Hurricane Disaster Aid Resources
Sept. 9 -- As the Southeast grapples with an aggressive hurricane season, and billions of dollars worth of damage, there are ways for you to help. Here is a list of suggested resources from Florida's Division of Emergency Management.
Donate Time or Money:
Contact relief agencies to assess what is needed, especially if you are interested in traveling to areas hit by storms to volunteer in the cleanup effort. For those making financial contributions, or a donation of food or clothing, it is best to work with an experienced organization such as:
American Red Cross(800) HELP-NOWLocal Red Cross chapters can be found at: http://www.redcross.org/where/chapts.html
Florida Interfaith Networking in Disasterwww.floridadisasters.org
The Humane Society of the United States — Disaster Services(888) 259-5431The Volunteer Florida Foundation: (850) 921-0457
National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disasterhttp://www.nvoad.org/
The Salvation Army(800) 996- ARMYFlorida State Volunteer and Donations Hotline: 1-800-FL-HELP1 (1-800-354-3571)
