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Here's how Central Georgia can help those affected by Florence

Thousands in the Carolinas are still left without power and their homes flooded

As Florence moves away from the Carolinas, disaster lies in its wake.

With it, several organizations are stepping up their relief efforts after thousands in the Carolinas are left without power and their homes flooded.

RELATED: 20 dead as Florence causes heavy flooding in Carolinas

Here's how you can help.

UNITED CAJUN NAVY

All branches of the Cajun Navy have come together to collect supplies for Hurricane Florence relief. They have teams stationed throughout the coast, from South Carolina to Virginia.

If you want to donate supplies, you can drop them off at any firehouse in Bryan County, near Savannah.

They are looking for hygienic supplies, medical supplies, water, plastic silverware, tooth brushes, gloves, diapers, animal food, gas cards and non-perishable items.

You can contact Shannon Cooper at 253-343-7690 for more information and specific addresses.

RED CROSS

The Red Cross is accepting monetary donations for Hurricane Florence relief three ways. To donate, you can:

  1. Call the Red Cross at 1-800-RED-CROSS
  2. Visit their website to make a donation
  3. Text FLORENCE to 90999 to make a $10 donation

Google says they will match donations given to the Red Cross for this effort, up to $1 million.

Red Cross emergency response vehicles from central Georgia embarked on their trip to the Carolinas, equipped with supplies, on Sunday.

SALVATION ARMY

To donate to the Salvation Army's disaster relief efforts, you can:

  1. Call 1-800-SAL-ARMY
  2. Write a check made out to Hurricane Florence Relief and send it to: The Salvation Army - Disaster Relief, PO BOX 1959, Atlanta, GA 30301
  3. Visit their website to make a donation

TEAM RUBICON

To make monetary donations to Team Rubicon's efforts, you can visit their website, where they have a donation form set up on their homepage dedicated to Hurricane Florence relief.

Team Rubicon is dedicated to helping the homeowner when disaster strikes, regardless of their income or if they have insurance.

SAMARITAN'S PURSE

To make monetary donations to the Samaritan's Purse, visit their website.

According to their website, Samaritan's Purse has set up a relief base in New Bern, North Carolinas and volunteers start Monday.

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