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can- As Hurricane Harvey continues to cause devastating flooding in Texas, tens of thousands of people could be driven from their homes.
- Donations to the Salvation Army and the Red Cross can help provide relief to those affected by the storm.
- The Better Business Bureau cautions against donating to unvetted campaigns raising disaster-relief funds.
Relief efforts for those affected by Hurricane Harvey are underway, even as the storm continues to wreak havoc in Texas.
EnergyNow readers wanting to pitch in from afar can donate to organizations such as the Salvation Army or the Red Cross that are providing disaster assistance to victims affected by Harvey, which made landfall as a Category 4 hurricane but has been downgraded to a tropical storm.
More than 2 feet of rain have already fallen in Houston, and the city may see another 2 feet in the next few days, Business Insider reported. Texans were about halfway through the worst of the storm on Monday, but devastating flooding is likely to continue. Tens of thousands of people could be driven from their homes as a result.
Salvation Army
Donations to the Salvation Army to support the Hurricane Harvey relief efforts can be made:
Online at helpsalvationarmy.org.
By calling 1-800- SAL-ARMY.
By texting STORM to 51555.
To see how your donations are being put to use in the field, the organization provides disaster updates as well.
The Salvation Army has provided shelter, food, and clothing to victims in Houston. In other hard-hit cities, volunteers have been assisting in the efforts to rescue victims as floodwaters rapidly rise.
Salvation Army USA @SalvationArmyUS
Red Cross
Donations to the Red Cross to support the Hurricane Harvey relief efforts can be made:
Online at redcross.ca. (CAN)
Online at redcross.org. (US)
By calling 1-800-RED-CROSS.
By texting the word HARVEY to 90999 to make a $10 donation.
The Red Cross is similarly helping those affected by Harvey, with hundreds of trained volunteers providing meals and shelter for victims, including enough cots and blankets to support more than 20,000 people.
American Red Cross @RedCross
#RedCross is providing shelter, meals & comfort to people impacted by #Harvey. To find a location: http://www.redcross.org/get-help/disaster-relief-and-recovery-services/find-an-open-shelter or 1-800-REDCROSS
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