How to Help Mexico in the Aftermath of Hurricane Otis CNN Impact Your World
go to original October 29, 2023

Hurricane Otis aftermath: Death toll in Mexico rises (Al Jazeera English)

Update: Officials in Mexico Raise Hurricane Otis Death Toll to 43 and Put Missing at 36 as Search Continues (Associated Press)

Hurricane Otis slammed into Mexico near the popular resort town of Acapulco on Wednesday morning, devastating the coastal community. The category 5 hurricane, the strongest storm on record to hit Mexico’s Pacific coast, devastated the tourist destination and home to 800,000 residents. At least 39 people are dead and hundreds of thousands are without power.

Otis strengthened from a tropical storm to a “nightmare scenario” Category 5 hurricane just 12 hours before making landfall. The hurricane’s intensification was among the fastest forecasters have ever seen.

The sudden acceleration caught many by surprise with little time to prepare. Many organizations are now flocking to Acapulco to assist in relief work. You can support their efforts via the form HERE, or at the American Red Cross, the Mexican Red Cross, World Central Kitchen, Convoy of Hope, or UNICEF.

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Related: How to Help Guerrero in the Aftermath of Hurricane Otis (Mexico News Daily)

Related: Calls for Prayer, Help After Hurricane Otis Devastates Acapulco (OSV News)

Related: Families Hunt for Loved Ones Not Heard From Since Hurricane Otis Pummeled Acapulco (Associated Press)

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