10/12/2026
SHEEP DOG IMPACT ASSISTANCE
DISASTER RESPONSE MISSION UPDATE
🌀 HURRICANE ISAIAS | OCTOBER 12, 2026
🇺🇸 NO DEPLOYMENT AT THIS TIME | SUPPORTING LOCAL RECOVERY
Sheep Dog Impact Assistance (SDIA) Disaster Response Mission leadership has continued monitoring Hurricane Isaias and assessing the impacts across the Florida Panhandle and surrounding Gulf Coast communities.
Hurricane Isaias made landfall near Destin, Florida, on October 9, bringing damaging winds, storm surge, flooding, and widespread power outages.
Following our assessment of the situation, SDIA will not be deploying a Disaster Response Mission at this time.
However, our decision not to deploy does not mean the need for assistance has ended.
Many communities are beginning the difficult process of recovery, and several outstanding local organizations are already on the ground providing critical assistance.
🇺🇸 HOW YOU CAN HELP
We encourage our Sheep Dog family, supporters, and fellow Americans to consider supporting these organizations:
❤️ BRACE (Be Ready Alliance Coordinating for Emergencies): Coordinating volunteer assistance and disaster recovery services in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties.
❤️ Feeding the Gulf Coast: Supporting families affected by the storm with emergency food and essential supplies.
❤️ Convoy of Hope: Distributing food, water, hygiene supplies, and other necessities in the Pace, Florida, area.
❤️ All Hands and Hearts: Supporting recovery efforts in Pensacola through community outreach and relief supplies.
❤️ United Way of Southwest Alabama: Providing a Hurricane Isaias Community Crisis Fund to assist families and local relief agencies.
HOW TO FIND HELP
Residents needing disaster assistance can call 211 to connect with local resources.
Those needing assistance with storm debris, fallen trees, roof tarping, or flood cleanup in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties can contact Crisis Cleanup at 1-800-451-1954.
OUR MISSION CONTINUES
At Sheep Dog Impact Assistance, our commitment to Engage, Assist, and Empower our nation's heroes and communities extends beyond our own deployments.
Sometimes the greatest impact we can make is helping connect those in need with organizations already doing the work.
To the first responders, volunteers, nonprofit organizations, and neighbors helping neighbors throughout the Gulf Coast, we thank you.
Engage. Assist. Empower.