How to help those displaced by Hurricane Florence
Even though Hurricane Florence has now been downgraded to a tropical storm, the damage and recovery efforts are far from over.
Here are a few places to donate to, if you’re looking to help.
1. The Diaper Bank of North Carolina
Diapers are typically not covered in disaster relief supplies. So this is when the work of organizations like the Diaper Bank of North Carolina fills in the gap.
You can donate to them directly here: https://ncdiaperbank.networkforgood.com/projects/58385-donate-today-change-today-change-a-life …
Or send items from their Amazon wishlist here: https://www.amazon.com/registry/wishlist/365WPYQYFFTZ4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_ep_ws_jLWMBbAQPDJHG …
2. The Cajun Navy
They’ve been out rescuing people in the Carolinas since Florence made landfall.
Donate to them here: https://www.paypal.me/cajunnavyrelief
3. The official North Carolina state disaster relief fund
Link here: https://governor.nc.gov/donate-florence-recovery
And the One South Carolina fund is here: https://www.yourfoundation.org/community-impact/one-sc-fund-sc-flood-relief/
4. Facebook and Red Cross are partnering to raise donations, check-ins and crowd source offers of help
Donate, sign up to help and check-in here:
https://www.facebook.com/crisisresponse/new-bern-north-carolina-hurricane-sep14-2018/support/
5. Task Force 75 is a group of veterans, who are bringing boats and supplies to Wilmington
They’ve been verified by @gofundme, NYT and @CNN.
You can donate to them here: https://www.gofundme.com/task-force-75-hurricane-florence
6. Frank’s Nation has been verified by GoFundMe, and they’re raising funds to support volunteers who are searching for the dogs who have been displaced by Florence
Donate here: https://www.gofundme.com/frank039s-nation-vs-hurricane-flo
7. If you have an @Airbnb in the area OR you need or know of someone in need of a room, they’ve got you covered here:
Link: Hurricane Florence — Airbnb Open Homes Open your heart and home to someone in need. airbnb.com
8. @nbacares is teaming up with several groups, including @DirectRelief for Florence efforts
Check out their page here: http://cares.nba.com/charlotte-hurricane-relief-efforts/
9. The @atlantahumane is caring for animals displaced from South Carolina
Donate here: https://www.facebook.com/atlantahumane/posts/2205334589508372?__tn__=-R
You can also donate to the Charleston Animal Society here: https://www.charlestonanimalsociety.org/donate/
10. For those who are interested in donating blood:
@MilitaryBlood: https://www.militarydonor.com
@AmericasBlood: http://www.americasblood.org
11. If you’re concerned about who you might be donating to?
Confirm with:
@CharityNav: https://www.charitynavigator.org and
@GuideStarUSA: http://www.guidestar.org/Home.aspx
You can report issues here: https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/tips-avoiding-fraudulent-charitable-contribution-schemes
