Hello PCC fam,
As Hurricane Milton approaches, we wanted to share ways our community can help directly, and resources for those in affected areas. Each link provided will supply directly relief to the hurricanes.
According to www.FEMA.gov, financial contributions to recognized disaster relief organizations are the fastest, most flexible and most effective method of donating. Organizations on the ground know what items and quantities are needed, often buy in bulk with discounts and, if possible, purchase through businesses local to the disaster, which supports economic recovery.
Here are links + descriptions to where your donation goes:
All Hands and Hearts Helene Donation
All Hands and Hearts Milton Relief
- All Hands and Hearts mobilized to surrounding regions before Hurricane Helene’s record-breaking landfall, moving in to provide immediate support to communities affected by its catastrophic impacts. We are on the ground in Florida and North Carolina, aiding in cleanup and hazardous debris removal in the early stages of our 12-month response to Hurricane Helene.
- Hurricane Milton is fast approaching the Florida coast, forecasted to make landfall as a powerful Category 3 storm. Communities in the storm's path face significant threats from high winds, flooding, and storm surge. In response, All Hands and Hearts' Disaster Assistance Response Teams (DART) are already staged in Georgia, prepared to quickly mobilize and provide immediate relief as soon as it is safe. Your donation will help us support those affected by Hurricane Milton, delivering crucial aid when it's most needed.
- Nearly 500 disaster workers are on the ground helping with hundreds more on their way. The Red Cross has also deployed numerous emergency response vehicles to help where needed. When it is safe to do so, Red Cross disaster responders will travel throughout affected communities, assessing the damage and distributing meals and relief supplies.
- Americares response teams have been on the ground in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee, focused on the health needs in the hardest-hit communities. The teams are coordinating deliveries of medicines and relief supplies and providing emergency funding to support the restoration of health services. Americares is delivering shipments of hygiene kits, antibiotics and relief supplies to partner organizations in affected areas. In addition, Americares is preparing to install water purification systems for partner organizations in North Carolina without running water and coordinating deliveries of bottled water donated by BlueTriton Brands to Florida, Georgia and Tennessee.
- Direct Relief has already offered assistance to more than 50 safety net healthcare providers in the storm’s path. Direct Relief will continue assessing the needs of impacted areas and providing resources such as emergency medical supplies, hygiene kits, and transportation support. 100% of your donation will go to Hurricane Helene relief.
Friends of Disabled Adults and Children donation link
- FODAC has worked with local, state, and national emergency response partners. Since our involvement in Hurricane Katrina. As members of Georgia and National VOAD (Volunteer Agencies Active in Disasters), FODAC provides critical HME when local resources cannot assist.
- The need for clean water throughout the Southeast is a top priority for the Feeding America network, as water contamination remains a significant challenge. Feeding America has deployed 14 truckloads of water to food banks in the Carolinas, Georgia, Florida and Tennessee. Overall, Feeding America has deployed 42 truckloads of food, disaster boxes, water and relief supplies to 11 food banks across the Southeast. Food banks have also been impacted by the storm, and have been working with local authorities, including the National Guard, to clear roadways so that deliveries and food distributions can resume. Many food banks are distributing emergency food and resources in their communities, including disaster boxes and water. Food banks are also working with their agency partners to help get those organizations back online, so that they can start food distributions as well. Food banks in unaffected areas have offered support – including vehicles, food and staff – to help assist in the hardest-hit communities.
The Humane Society donations for animals affected by the hurricanes
- Our Animal Rescue Team is rushing to help transport animals in shelters to safety while also assessing other state and local needs as Hurricane Milton quickly approaches. We’re helping to quickly move animals from out of the path of this impending disaster so that shelters don’t become overwhelmed before, during and after Milton. While we do this, our team is still simultaneously working to help in the aftermath of the devastating Hurricane Helene.
The information Technology Disaster Resource Center
- Your support enables us to quickly mobilize equipment and technical volunteers to connect survivors and responders after a disaster. Following Hurricane Helene's landfall, ITDRC quickly mobilized to provide critical communications support across the Southeastern U.S, with a focus on areas heavily impacted by extreme storm surges, flooding, and infrastructure damage.
- Minuteman Disaster Response (MDR) is a first-responder support team comprised of well-trained volunteers. Before disaster strikes, we forecast storms and prepare our teams for deployment. When the call comes to serve, our goal is to provide significant aid to disaster victims and emergency personnel utilizing the NIMS ICS management system. Our volunteers are trained in all areas of disaster relief, including Debris Cleanup, Resource Management, Search & Rescue, First Aid, Emergency Communications and Command Structure.We are there before, during and after disaster strikes to serve communities who need our help the most. Our team is currently in Valdosta, GA and Asheville, NC.
- Hurricane Helene has impacted multiple states, including Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, North and South Carolina, leaving millions of families without power and causing severe damage to homes, schools and childcare centers. Now, residents in Florida – still in recovery mode – must prepare for another life-threatening storm as Hurricane Milton threatens the Gulf Coast. Save the Children is right now working in the hardest-to reach-places to help children prepare for and recover from disasters, including deadly hurricanes. Your donation to the Children's Emergency Fund today can help save lives.
RESOURCES FOR THOSE IN AFFECTED AREAS:
Mandatory evacuation orders have been issued and others are underway. If local authorities issue evacuations, please listen and evacuate immediately. Your life could be at risk.
For official updates on Hurricane Milton
Mandatory Evacuations List and Map Updated in Real Time
There is a shuttle system available for those that are in a county with an evacuation order in place!! Call 800-729-3413 for evacuation assistance!
READY.GOV RESOURCE ON HOW TO PREPARE
If you need food assistance in the wake of Hurricane Helene, food banks are there. Use this food bank locator to find the resources nearest you.
If you are a disaster survivor, please visit FEMA.gov for up-to-date information on current disaster declarations. If you have questions about your disaster assistance application, you can call (800) 621-3362, visit disasterassistance.gov or use the FEMA mobile app
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