How ACP members can support Hurricane Milton, Helene recovery and aid efforts

In the wake of the devastation from hurricanes Milton and Helene, ACP is communicating with our members and regional chapter leadership in the affected areas and will provide any support and resources we can during this difficult time.

Ways to help those affected by Hurricane Milton

The Florida Disaster Fund is directing donations to help those affected by Hurricane Milton and Hurricane Helene. This organization is part of Volunteer Florida Foundation, the state’s charitable organization that supports volunteerism, community service and disaster recovery.

Catholic Charities has a dedicated Milton relief fund where 100 percent of funds raised will be allocated to local Catholic Charities agencies providing critical relief such as food, shelter and other aid.

Feeding Tampa Bay is offering food, water, resources and services in the Tampa area.

Best Friends Animal Society is working to support impacted animal shelters and rescue groups in Florida and in other areas affected by hurricanes in the Southeast.

Ways to help those affected by Hurricane Helene

North Carolina

The Community Fund of Western North Carolina is accepting donations to support recovery efforts related to the devastating impacts of Hurricane Helene.

United Way of North Carolina has set up a relief fund for the affected areas to respond to urgent requests and continue to meet need in the coming weeks.

NC Natural Disaster Relief Fund is collecting and will make distributions to help with the unmet needs of hurricane victims.

North Carolina Medical Society Fund is accepting tax-deductible donations to support their Disaster Relief Program, which provides grants to rebuild or repair damaged practices.

Helene hits the Carolinas: How to help, donations, resources | WFAE 90.7 - Charlotte's NPR News Source

South Carolina

How can South Carolinians Apply for Fema Assistance After Hurricane Helene | FEMA.gov

Need help after Helene? Here are some resources in South Carolina | wcnc.com

Tennessee

The following local organizations are among those supplying essential aid in the region:

Water Mission | Clean water supply and Sanitation; developing, implementing, and sharing best-in-class safe water solutions

Heart to Heart International | Community health care and Disasters and emergency management

Second Harvest East Tennessee; helping through food banks, donations and other outreach

East Tennessee Foundation: Neighbor to Neighbor Disaster Relief Fund

Georgia

Savannah

A resource available for individuals in the community seeking gasoline availability is tracker.gasbuddy.com

Debris Cleanup Assistance: Residents looking for cleanup assistance can call 1-844-965-1386 or register at crisiscleanup.org.

Augusta

Emmanuel County Emanuel County Board of Commissioners is offering bottled water at these locations:

  • Stillmore Fire Station
  • Adrian Fire Station
  • Twin City First Baptist Church
  • Summertown Fire Station
  • The Boneyard in Swainsboro

Burke County

Bring your own containers with lids to the following EMA stations from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.:

  • Spring Branch Church Road
  • Hephzibah-Keysville Road
  • Highway 305 - Gough
  • Story Mill Road
  • Highway 56 South (between Waynesboro and Midville)
  • EMA Headquarters in Waynesboro (signage will direct you where to go)

 

Food Distribution Sites

The Georgia emergency management agency has indicated the following locations are where survivors can be fed after and amidst the devastation of Helene.

  • Clinch County High School on 1 Panther Way, Homerville, GA 31634
  • Old Primary School on 28 S Valdosta Rd., Lakeland GA 31635
  • Sparks City Hall on 115 Colquitt St., Sparks GA 31645
  • Brooks County on 400 E Courtland Ave., Quintman, GA, 31643
  • Salvation Army Valdosta Corps on 329 Smithland Place, Valdosta, GA 31601
  • T.J. Maxx on 1200 W St. Augustine Rd., Valdosta GA.
  • Sand Horizons and State Park on 1195 Statenfield Park, Valdosta, GA 31601
  • Flying Tiger Storage on 40 Bemiss Rd., Valdasta, GA 31601

The Salvation Army is also providing food across the state; check the Salvation Army's website for info. on locations.

Wi-Fi locations

Use free Spectrum Wi-Fi at one of the company's many access points. Find the access point closest to you using this map. Access one of Comcast's Xfinity public WiFi hotspots by looking at the map here

Florida

The International NGO Disaster Accountability Project, based in Washington, DC directs donors to local relief organizations worldwide based on the disaster. This organization volunteers have created a page on their flagship product, Smart Response, for Hurricane Helene to direct visitors to local organizations who do work on the ground in communities affected (bypassing large mega charities like the American Red Cross) to ensure maximum donations go to the beneficiaries. Donations can be directed to the Hurricane Helene southeast region or to Florida specifically.

General aid organizations