The Recreational Fishing Industry Mobilizes for Hurricane Ian Recovery
Hurricane Ian made landfall on Sept. 28, 2022, near Fort Myers, Fla., bringing with it a devastating storm surge, flooding, and strong winds. Fort Myers, Naples, and surrounding areas experienced catastrophic damage that will take months to years to fully recover. Recreational angling is interwoven into these communities, and many professional captains and guides have been drastically impacted by this disaster.
Thankfully, many of our industry friends have announced some ways you can help Hurricane Ian relief and recovery efforts.
Shop and purchase Costa’s #OneCoast apparel (100% of proceeds going directly to relief efforts)
The coasts are places we ALL love to explore and places we strive to protect. The mission of #OneCoast is to bring relief to our coastal family and friends affected by natural disasters. Please join us as we seek to rebuild, restore and repair these areas we call home. Established by Costa Sunglasses in 2017, after Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria ravaged our coasts, #OneCoast continues to provide relief to those affected by natural disasters through the purchase of OneCoast apparel, direct donations and volunteering.
Shop and purchase Costa’s #OneCoast apparel
Contribute to Captains for Clean Water: Hurricane Ian Relief Fund
Hurricane Ian has taken a major toll on Florida communities, delivering devastating impacts, destroying homes, and displacing families. We’ve set up the Hurricane Ian Relief Fund to help get people back on their feet. 100% of funds donated will go directly to providing supplies and operational support to the ongoing relief and recovery efforts, including support to the local guide community, whose businesses have been impacted tremendously.
Make a contribution to Captains for Clean Water: Hurricane Ian Relief Fund
Donate to WARF (Worldwide Anglers Relief Fund) to support local fishing captains, guides, crews & outfitters.
Natural disasters demonstrate the devastating impacts that catastrophic weather, fire, and seismic events can have on the international recreational angling community. Anywhere in the world, on any day, at any time, a thriving recreational fishery can become a wasteland in a matter of hours in a major natural disaster. And the people who often create those recreational fisheries — the captains, guides, crews, and outfitters who depend on recreational fishing for their livelihoods— often find themselves in the center of the storm.
To address the impacts of these disasters and be prepared to respond to future catastrophes, the IGFA created the Worldwide Anglers Relief Fund (WARF) in 2017 with its partners at Costa Sunglasses. To date, the WARF has disbursed more than $225,000 to recreational angling associations in the Florida Keys, Texas, Puerto Rico, the Florida Panhandle, The Bahamas, Belize, the Gulf Coast, and Montana to help local captains and guides recover from natural disasters.
Make a contribution to WARF (Worldwide Anglers Relief Fund)
Donate to the Red Cross, the cornerstone for relief in the US
Tens of thousands of people in Florida are struggling with the devastation left behind by Hurricane Ian, one of the largest disasters to ever hit the state. For the American Red Cross, their work is just beginning, and alongside their partners, they will be helping families recover for weeks and months to come.
Right now, the Red Cross is focusing on providing safe shelter, meals and comfort for people facing unimaginable destruction.
Make a contribution to the Red Cross
We recognize, we are early in the recovery process. The need will continue to grow as more of the damage comes to light. The Fish Floirda Alliance will continue keep this situation in focus with complimentary marketing iniatives to support relief funds and organizations as they return to a sense of normal over the coming months.
