As Hurricane Dorian moves toward the southeastern United States, it has already left a path of devastating destruction in the Bahamas, which endured more than 24 hours of the then-Category-5 hurricane dumping rain and whipping intense winds across the island nation.
The loss of life, homes, shelter, and water and food supply is “unprecedented,” according to Prime Minister Hubert Minnis.
There are ways to help both the Bahamas and others, such as residents of Florida, Georgia, the Carolinas and Virginia, who may be affected by the powerful storm.
Charity Navigator, a respected website for organizations dedicated to charity efforts after a disaster, offers a list of possible outlets for which you can donate.
“The highly rated organizations included in our list have pre-positioned resources to deliver food, emergency shelter, medical care, and other critical times to people impacted by this storm,” the website notes. “Charity Navigator has confirmed these charities’ efforts on the ground and encourages donors to support any of the 3- and 4-start charities featured.”
Donors can also opt to donate to the 2019 Atlantic Hurricane Season Recovery Fund for recovery needs that will continue to surface long after the storm’s initial impact.
Among the organizations listed are the Red Cross, Americares, Children’s Hunger Fund and Water Mission. Click on these links or on the Charity Navigator link to see a full list of charity options.
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