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How to help: Resources available to support victims of Hurricane Helene

The storm brought extreme winds and a record-breaking storm surge to the Tampa Bay area as it made landfall as a powerful Category 4 in the Big Bend region Thursday.

Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times via AP

Clarissa Lucky gives a tour of her home that flooded from Hurricane Helene near DeSoto Park, Fla., on Friday, Sept. 27, 2024, in Tampa.

TAMPA, Fla. — Resources are available for those impacted by Hurricane Helene.

The storm brought extreme winds and a record-breaking storm surge to the Tampa Bay area as it made landfall as a powerful Category 4 in the Big Bend region Thursday evening.

Here are resources available:

The American Red Cross

The American Red Cross has opened dozens of shelters and disaster relief services in the Tampa Bay area. Here's a list of them:

Americares

You can give one-time or monthly donations to those impacted by Helene at Americares website.

All Hands and Hearts

All Hands and Hearts is accepting one-time or monthly donations.

Direct Relief

100% of donations given to Direct Relief go to storm recovery efforts. This includes emergency medical supplies, hygiene kits and transportation support.

GoFundMe

Several GoFundMe fundraisers for people and communities are currently accepting donations. If you would like to offer any money, you can do so by clicking here.