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Hurricane Michael

What’s Happening and What You Can Do

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On behalf of the DoSomething.org staff and our 6 million members, we are thinking of everyone affected by Hurricane Michael and hoping you are safe.

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UPDATES (10/11, 4PM)

The Situation

  • Hurricane Michael intensified overnight to a category 4 storm. It is projected to be the worst storm to hit the Florida panhandle in recent history. The storm surge could hit up to 14 feet. Check out the areas that could be affected by this surge.
  • Governors in three states (Florida, Georgia, and Alabama) have declared states of emergency, with a mandatory evacuation order along the coast.
  • The eye of the storm hit land this afternoon close to Mexico Beach, Florida. It will impact Florida and Alabama before moving north to Georgia and the Carolinas.

How To Get Help If You’re Affected By The Storm

As Florida Governor Rick Scott, tweeted, “First responders will not be able to come out in the middle of the storm. If you chose to stay in an evacuation zone, you must SEEK REFUGE IMMEDIATELY.”

Links to state-specific emergency sites:

Here are links to open shelters in three affected states:

How To Help Those Affected By The Storm.

Research shows that the most important thing for natural disaster relief to donate is not clothing or food, but money. Charity Navigator has made it easy to know which organizations are the best for donating during Hurricane Michael. If you have a few dollars to spare, consider giving to these organizations (and if not, share this article with friends and family who may be able to support).

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