Action Alert: Help Us Outfit Rescuers in the Gulf Coast

Soldiers with the Texas Army National Guard move through flooded Houston streets as
floodwaters from Hurricane Harvey continue to rise, Monday, August 28, 2017.
U.S. Army photo by 1st Lt. Zachary West

The magnitude of the flooding in southern Texas and Lousiana has shocked the nation, but we are also heartened by the bravery and dedication of both first-responders and private citizens who are working diligently to help those in need. With so much water on the ground, the need for raingear, waders, and wading boots is far outstripping availability. Our San Antonio store has been outfitting as many people as possible, but the need is greater than we can supply.

So we are asking anyone who has extra rain jacket or pair of waders and boots to ship them to:

All items will be distributed to rescue personnel in affected areas.

We also invite you to join Orvis in supporting vital relief work by making a donation to one of these organizations:

• The American Red Cross
• Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund (establish by Houston mayor Sylvester Turner)
• United Way of Greater Houston
• Or the charity of your choice. Here’s a good list of options from NPR.