via News5:
As Hurricane Florence bears down on the southeast United States, many Ohioans may be wondering how they can help the expected victims of this massive and potentially-destructive storm.
The American Red Cross is preparing to respond and has disaster workers, relief supplies and equipment standing by.
You can donate to the Northeast Ohio branch of the Red Cross and earmark your donation specifically for disaster relief. Donate here.
You can also find details about how you can volunteer for the local Red Cross here.
Several local volunteers have already responded to North Carolina to assist with preparations for Hurricane Florence.
As with any disaster, unscrupulous actors may try to take advantage of the disaster by soliciting donations to phony charities. Be wary of any cause on crowdfunding sites like GoFundMe, and check sites like Guidestar and Charity Navigator to verify that a charity is legitimate before donating
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LOCAL NEWS: How You Can Help Those Affected By Hurricane Florence was originally published on praisecleveland.com
