Hurricane Irma
Updates and Information
Disaster Relief Resources
Hello. We hope everyone has made it through Irma safe and sound. We know what an incredibly stressful time it has been for everyone. Times of crisis certainly put us through emotional, physical, and financial strain. We wanted to share some resources with you for disaster assistance. You will find information for personal and business assistance as well as other resources. Additionally, if you would like to make a donation to help others in need, you can do so through some of the organizations listed below. Please spread the word and share these with your friends, family, and neighbors.
- FEMA - www.disasterassistance.gov or 1-800-621-3362
- RED Cross - www.redcross.org
- Salvation Army - www.salvationarmyflorida.org/sarasota
- Community Foundation of Sarasota County - www.cfsarasota.org
- GR Foundation (Guaranteed Rate) - have allocated funds for Florida families that have been directly impacted by Irma. You can contact Brad Benson (a fellow TCMLC parent) at 941-313-8145.
- Jewish Family and Children's Services - www.jfcs-cares.org
- Florida Division of Consumer Services - www.fldfs.com/division/consumers/hurricaneirma.htm
- Gulf Coast Disaster Fund at the Gulf Coast Community Foundation - www.gulfcoastcf.org
- National Employment Law Project for disaster unemployment services - http://www.nelp.org/publication/how-workers-access-dua-after-hurricane-irma/
- Economic Development Corporation Sarasota County - www.edcsarasotacounty.com
- US Small Business Administration - https://www.sba.gov/disaster-assistance/hurricane-irma
Power Restoration
At this time The Cottages is still without power. We are checking every few hours and will inform families as soon as power has been restored. As previously mentioned, we have everything ready to open - we just need power! Should we not have power restored and need to remain closed we will continue to update families via email.
Ms. Angie
Due to the stressors from Hurricane Irma, Ms. Angie had complications with her pregnancy and was given an emergency c-section 5 weeks early. Baby Arianna Rose was born yesterday at 4:24pm and weighed in at 2lbs 12 oz and was 16 inches long. Please keep them both in your prayers during this critical time.
The Cottages at Michaels Learning Center, Inc.
Email: michelle@thecottagespreschool.com
Website: www.thecottagespreschool.com
Location: 602 McIntosh Road, Sarasota, FL, United States
Phone: 941-377-9700