Hurricane Milton crashed into Florida’s Gulf Coast near the Siesta Keys as a powerful Category 3 storm with winds gusts reaching more than 100 miles-per-hour and a storm surge over 10 feet high in some areas. Tornadoes also ravaged the region, damaging buildings and leaving more than three million without power. NBC’s Tom Llamas reports for TODAY.
As Hurricane Milton bears down on the coast of Florida, thousands of people are evacuating or steeling themselves for the worst. The charities below, reviewed and vetted by NBC News, are prepared to assist in the aftermath. Follow the links to learn more about the organizations and how to donate. Baby2Baby: Sends supplies for children and families.The Humane Society of the United States’ Emergency Animal Relief Fund: Helps animals impacted by disasters.
The national organization, which rehabilitates schools and childcare centers, posted that their teams are ready to help after the latest hurricane makes landfall. 'Hurricane Milton is lashing out at Florida, just days after Hurricane Helene left millions of families without power and caused severe damage to homes, schools and childcare centers,' the non-profit's Children’s Emergency Fund page reads.
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