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Hurricane Harvey’s effects on the Texas coast are likely to be long-lasting and varied.
People watching from the rest of the world may feel helpless, but there are ways to get involved and help the victims of this massive storm.
Here are some options:
Donate money
The best way to help Texans affected by disasters is to donate money to charitable agencies that are experienced in disaster relief, officials say.
Organizations such as the American Red Cross and Salvation Army are trained to respond to disasters such as Harvey, which is pounding the Texas Gulf Coast.
“Right now the best thing people can do is donate money,” said Katrina Farmer, director of American Red Cross offices in San Angelo, Abilene and Wichita Falls, Texas cities far from the coastline. “This is going to be an expensive disaster.”
While people often want to donate items, Farmer said that isn’t as helpful as money.
“People should not go out and buy things, because they might not be needed,” she explained.
Organizations participating in hurricane relief efforts include:
• American Red Cross. To donate visit redcross.org, call 1- 800-RED CROSS or text the word HARVEY to 90999 to make a $10 donation.
• The Salvation Army: To donate visit givesalvationarmy.org or call 1-800-725-2769.
• Catholic Charities USA: Visit catholiccharitiesusa.org to donate.
LOCAL NEWS: Here’s How To Help Victims Of Hurricane Harvey was originally published on praisecleveland.com
