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:
- West Hernando Middle School (pet friendly)
- Fasano Regional Shelter (special needs and pet friendly)
- Fivay High School (pet friendly)
- Palm Harbor University High School (special needs and pet friendly)
- John Hopkins Middle School (special needs)
- Middleton High School
- Burnett Middle School (pet friendly)
- Durant High School (pet friendly)
- Reddick Elementary School
- Lee Middle School
- Nolan Middle School Special Needs (pet friendly)
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.
