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<p>There's no doubt that Hurricane Harvey is going to be the worst hurricane in our lifetimes as it's been responsible for historic flooding and disaster.</p>
<p>Thankfully,&nbsp;with the help of the State of Texas, Federal Government and relief orginazations like the Red Cross we can start to take steps toward recovery.</p>
<p>In the early days following a natural disaster, monetary donations are often best versus contributing material goods or volunteering. It's not only a matter of safety, but it's also a matter of logistics. "The problem right now is even getting supplies and people into the area," Forrester says. "There are so many highways that are closed. They are anticipating another 12- to 18-inches of rain in the area today, so the health and welfare of the people, but also the fact that the supplies can't make it there, and even if they did, there's nowhere to put it. That's another reason why we say cash is best because there's no place to put anything that's donated."</p>
<p>While Forrester doesn't advise heading to the area on your own, there are ways to provide assistance beyond cash. There are some organizations calling for local volunteers right now (see list below), and non-local volunteers can pitch in within their own communities. NVOAD organizations assemble and distribute standardized kits as part of their relief efforts, and more will be needed.</p>
<p>"We call these hygiene or comfort kits," Forrester explains. "Also, cleanup buckets that are used with very specific supplies we know are utilized within the cleanup zone. We know we are already going to utilize every one of those that we currently have in our inventory and we're going to need a lot more. And so on a local level they can actually go and volunteer to assemble those specific kits."</p>
<p>Forrester recommends checking with local churches, as most have active disaster programs that will be assembling such kits. NVOAD's membership includes several faith-based organizations that "represent every faith walk that there is in the United States," he says, in addition to the secular organizations in their membership.</p>
<p>Read more at - <a href="http://www.rollingstone.com/culture/news/hurricane-harvey-disaster-relief-how-to-donate-volunteer-w500267">rollingstone.com</a></p>
<p>To contribute directly towards Hurricane Harvey Disaster Relief efforts please call the Red Cross at&nbsp;(800) 733-2767 or visit redcross.org</p>
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