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Only donate the items requested," the county said Tuesday in a news release. <br />• Don't take it upon yourself to assist with cleanup, until requested to by agencies: "There are still damage assessments and basic repairs to infrastructure taking place. Due to the unsafe conditions that still remain, wait for an invitation to volunteer."</p> <p><a href="https://patch.com/georgia/atlanta/hurricane-harvey-atlanta-humane-society-takes-displaced-pets" target="_blank">Hurricane Harvey: Atlanta Humane Society Takes In Displaced Pets</a></p> <p>• If you can, give financially: "Some organizations taking donations for Harvey recovery are American Red Cross, Coastal Bend Disaster Recovery Group, Food Bank of the Golden Crescent, Food Bank of Houston, Salvation Army, SPCA of Texas, Team Rubicon, United Way of Texas and many others," DeKalb said. "Local churches and organizations may also accept donations. The National Volunteer Organizations Active in Disasters has more information on its website at www.nvoad.org.<br />• Don't fall for disaster relief / donation scams: "Look for signs of donation scams, such as refusing to provide detailed identity information, lacking status for tax-deductible contributions, or asking that money be sent by mail or wire services."</p><p>The DeKalb Sheriff's Office said Tuesday that it has opened a donation collection center for victims of Hurricane Harvey. Collections began Tuesday at the DeKalb County Jail and the agency's headquarters at 4415 Memorial Drive in Decatur. </p> <p>"We are partnering with the American Red Cross for the convenience of DeKalb County and nearby residents who want to support this emergency response effort," Sheriff Jeff Mann said in a statement. The collected items will be transported to donation centers in the affected areas, he said.</p> <p>Georgia, particularly Atlanta, is bracing for evacuees from Texas. 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