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

"We are equally proud to support the American Red Cross as they deploy to help the communities in this area that have been impacted by Hurricane Florence". Help people affected by Hurricane Florence by visiting redcross.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS or texting the word FLORENCE to 90999 to make a $10 donation.Residents can also help by giving blood.

"You learn. You meet the most wonderful people, whether they're volunteers or whether they're the people that you're helping".

The ravaged Carolina coast strikes the heart of Minnesota, as the American Red Cross in Minneapolis coordinates the deployment of 50 volunteers already working in the storm devastated region out east.

All branches of the Cajun Navy have come together to collect supplies for Hurricane Florence relief.

Though the hurricane had weakened to a tropical storm by Friday evening, the storm is far from over. A Red Cross spokeswoman says the local Huntsville chapter was contacted to send the volunteers.

"You can also volunteer with The American Red Cross and other organizations on the ground".

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

The group will be in North Carolina for two weeks. According to the Red Cross, more than 1,100 roads still remain closed because of Florence. "We have stores in these affected areas, so we know many Kroger customers and associates have been personally affected".

The Red Cross depends on financial donations to be able to provide disaster relief immediately. In fact, this is the 33rd national disaster she's responded to since becoming a volunteer in 2003.

Another important donation, blood donations!

"We want these communities to know that Kroger is with them and we'll continue to do all we can to ease these hard times", said McGee.