Hurricane Irma killed at least 61 people in the US and flooded major cities including Jacksonville, Florida and Charleston, South Carolina. Before hitting the United States, Irma slammed into Cuba as a Category 5 hurricane. More than 40 people were killed when Irma tore through several Caribbean islands, knocking down trees and leveling buildings. There are several ways you can help.
Donate money: Find out more about charities aiding Hurricane Irma victims. Donate blood: OneBlood, in Florida, is urging people living outside of Hurricane Irma's path to visit their local blood center and donate blood as soon as possible. Offer a place to stay: If you have housing available for evacuees, you can create a listing on Airbnb's Irma page.
