How to Support Hurricane Milton and Helene Recovery Efforts
This post is updated.
Hurricane Milton made landfall this week as a category 3 hurricane, bringing a devastating storm surge, high winds, tornados and flooding to communities in central Florida. In response, NAHB is working closely with state and local home builder associations in Florida to meet the needs of members and their communities and to provide resources to help them rebuild.
NAHB members, HBAs and NAHB staff continue to support all those in the Federation and their communities affected by Hurricane Helene, which made landfall last month. The Florida Home Builders Foundation recently accepted donations to assist and support the communities hardest hit by the recent hurricanes.
NAHB encourages those looking to support the building industry’s disaster relief efforts after Hurricane Helene to consider donating to the following funds:
North Carolina
The North Carolina Home Builders Association’s disaster relief fund has been established to support members, HBAs and communities impacted by natural disasters. All donations collected will be used for the Hurricane Helene relief effort, ensuring every dollar helps those in need.
To contribute to this important effort, the NCHBA Hurricane Helene Disaster Relief Fund is accepting donations. The North Carolina Home Builders Association is currently matching all donations up to $100,000.
Georgia
The Home Builders of Greater Aiken Augusta Region has established its Builders Community Fund through its community non-profit partner, The Community Foundation for the Central Savannah River Area. All donations will go toward buying supplies and helping with Hurricane Helene response efforts in Aiken, Edgefield and throughout Georgia. Make a donation.
In addition, the HBA is collecting urgent need items to distribute to the community. View the association’s Amazon wishlist to contribute.
Tennessee and Virginia
Communities in the mountainous region of Northeastern Tennessee and Southwestern Virginia were also devastated by flooding in the aftermath of Helene.
The Appalachia Service Project (ASP) in Johnson City, Tenn., focuses on repairing homes in low-income areas of Appalachia. The group is soliciting donations and volunteers to help with hurricane recovery efforts. ASP is an active member of both the Johnson City Area HBA and the HBA of Greater Kingsport.
NAHB members who would like to help in the cleanup, recovery and rebuilding efforts following Hurricanes Milton and Helene should consult NAHB’s guide for home builders to assist communities following a disaster.
For more information or resources on disaster recovery, please visit nahb.org/disaster.
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