Hurricane Michael
On October 10, 2018, Hurricane Michael, a Category 4 storm, made landfall on the Florida Panhandle with 155 mph winds. It became the most powerful hurricane on record to hit the area. And because it was approaching so quickly, there was very little time for residents to prepare for its arrival.
Michael also swept through Georgia, Virginia, and the Carolinas. Coastline cities and towns in the Florida Panhandle that were in the hurricane’s direct line of path, such as Mexico Beach and Panama City, were destroyed. The death toll is at 18, but could rise as disaster relief workers clean up the debris and search for missing people. Those who evacuated the area don’t know when they’ll be able to return home. And those who stayed and survived the storm are without power, cell phone service, and very desperate for aid.
If you can, please donate to the American Red Cross. GoFundMe has an Official Hurricane Michael Relief fund page.
Here’s some more links to articles detailing how you can help out, mostly listing out a number of charities that you can donate to:
Lifehacker: How to Help People Affected by Hurricane Michael
Fast Company: How to Help Hurricane Michael Victims
Tallahasse Democrat: Need Help? Want to Help? Here’s a List
Please donate if you are able to, and spread this around so that everyone can be aware of this disaster and that the hurricane victims can get the help they need. Feel free to update this with any links to helpful charities.Â
