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FEMA: Never donate clothing (it is never needed)


To make the most of your contributions, it’s important to follow guidelines for donating and volunteering responsibly.

Financial contributions to recognized disaster relief organizations are the fastest, most flexible and most effective method of donating. Organizations on the ground know what items and quantities are needed, often buy in bulk with discounts and, if possible, purchase through businesses local to the disaster, which supports economic recovery. Depending on the disaster and the current phase it is in, volunteers can be extremely helpful to ensure survivors can return to their new normal.

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