AmeriCares is a nonprofit disaster relief and humanitarian aid organization which provides immediate response to emergency medical needs – and supports long-term humanitarian assistance programs – for all people around the world, irrespective of race, creed or political persuasion. In times of epic disaster, daily struggle or civil conflict, AmeriCares restores health and saves lives by delivering donated medicines, medical supplies, and humanitarian aid to people in need around the world and here at home. Call 1-800-486-4357.

The American Red Cross is in your community 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The American Red Cross in Connecticut responds to more than 500 local disasters each year, providing families with their immediate disaster-related needs for shelter, food, clothing, replacement of medical prescriptions and other household requirements as well as emotional support to help people begin their own recovery after a disaster. Red Cross disaster assistance is a gift, given through the generous donations of neighbors and the service of volunteers. Call 1-877-287-3327.