How to Donate & Volunteer to Help Hurricane Florence Victims

9/20/2018 (Permalink)

When disaster strikes, people come together to help. To make the most of your contributions, consider these tips from FEMA for donating and volunteering responsibly:

How to Donate Successfully:

1. Provide a financial contribution to a voluntary organization involved in disaster activities.

2. Find out what services state government is providing via Website or state donations hotline.

3. Do not begin collecting, packing or shipping until or unless you have a known recipient to accept it.

How to Volunteer Successfully:

1. Get training before the next disaster.

2. Connect and affiliate with a voluntary organization.

3. Consider volunteering for the long-term community recovery.

4. Check with your local Volunteer Center for volunteer opportunities in your own community ( 1-800-Volunteer).

5. Plan to be as self-sufficient as possible (go to www.ready.gov for assistance in developing your plan).

For more information, click here.