Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria have caused unprecedented destruction in their wake, leaving many communities destroyed. If you’re looking for ways to help those affected by these storms, here’s how your donations can make a difference. 

Your donations can provide much-needed assistance to those who have lost everything in these hurricanes. The funds you donate will be used to rebuild homes and businesses, provide essential supplies like food and water, and help support other relief efforts. 

Water Provision

Assisting hurricane survivors with safe drinking water, sanitation, and hygiene to prevent diseases like cholera from spreading is one way your donations can help. Hurricane Irma wreaked havoc on the Dominican Republic, Haiti, and other Caribbean countries with flooding and powerful winds. 

Thousands of people have been displaced, and many lack access to safe drinking water and basic sanitation. Donate to assist in meeting the most pressing needs. The cash for Hurricane Irma will be used entirely to aid relief and recovery activities in the impacted areas.

Availability Of Blood

Blood is critical in the recovery of victims of natural disasters. While governments and approved corporations can provide other medical supplies to evacuation and recovery zones, they cannot provide this vital but often overlooked resource. 

Donating blood can be very helpful for those who were harmed during the hurricane and lost a lot of blood. People throughout the country are being urged to donate blood so it can be transferred to the islands and cities hit by Hurricane Irma. 

The hurricane compelled them to cease all blood donations as a local blood supply; therefore, they are now requesting help from the rest of the country. All blood types are needed, and Additionally, platelet donations and O-negative blood are especially needed.

Providing Supplies

During a natural disaster like a storm, essentials like furniture, bedding, and clothing are frequently lost or destroyed. Stores may not reopen immediately, and supplies of essentials may be short, making it difficult to replace them. Contact loved ones in the impacted areas to find out what they require before sending household goods. 

The following are the most frequently required items:

• Furniture
• Mattresses
• Clothing
• Toiletries
• Water and food
• Generators

Animal Protection

Following Hurricane Irma, ASPCA rescuers rushed to provide refuge, medical care, and eventually home placement for hundreds of animals at a “mega emergency shelter” in South Carolina. The ASPCA’s Field Investigation and Response Fund will receive your donation a hundred percent. This fund supports the ASPCA’s efforts to save animals in disasters and cruel situations.

Helps With Rebuilding

A hurricane can lead to the destruction of homes. Most people lose everything, and they would need to rebuild to get things back to normal, and without resources, that would not be easy.  

Donating funds will offer survivors immediate assistance, such as food, shelter, water, and medicine. It will also fund longer-term assistance to aid residents in their recovery and rebuilding. All donations will be used solely to help victims of these tragedies.

How You Can Help

There are things that anyone can do to assist individuals who are in need. Small actions and donations can make a big difference. 

To get you started, consider the following suggestions:

Find Out What Kind Of Assistance People Require

Visit a charity’s website, such as the Red Cross. Alternatively, contact a local community center (such as the YMCA), a house of worship, or other charitable groups. They understand what people require the most and how best to assist them. You may help by donating to their cause.

Depending on the scenario, a relief organization may require food, water, or other resources.

They may require volunteers for a clean-up initiative, the construction of refugee housing, or the packing of food or supply packs. Raising funds is frequently the most beneficial.

Check a group’s social media for the most urgent needs before donating materials. Alternatively, request a list. Based on their information, decide what to give. They won’t have to waste money on storing or handling items they won’t utilize.

Get People To Join You

Working together for a good cause allows people to bond, and more people’s power implies more assistance for those in need. You might want to do something together as a family. Also, you may do something at school or with individuals in your community.

Get together to discuss the strategy. Discuss the specifics. Determine who will be in charge of what. If you want to do something at school, you may need to enlist the help of a teacher.

Where To Donate

Several groups are seeking donations for those impacted by the recent hurricanes. So if you’d like to make a difference in the lives of hurricane victims, please consider donating to one of the reputable organizations listed below. Your contributions will undoubtedly be put to good use.

National Organizations

• American Red Cross
• Americares
• Catholic Charities
• Salvation Army
• You can also make donations by phone—800.725.2769—or by texting STORM to 51555

Local Organizations

• Food Bank of Corpus Christi
• Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund
• Houston Food Bank
• Houston Humane Society
• San Antonio Humane Society

Conclusion

As the rebuilding process begins, there are many ways in which you can help. One of those is by donating money to hurricane-relief funds. Another option is to donate goods and services. Donating blood is another way to assist in the aftermath of a natural disaster. 

So far, over $1 billion has been donated to hurricane relief funds from individuals, businesses, and organizations. If you’re looking for ways to help those affected by hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria, please consider donating to Dorchester Habitat. They will make sure your money is put into saving lives.

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