Responding to Hurricane Irene

The effects of Hurricane Irene are mounting in the New England states, as flood waters rise and millions go without electricity. Although Irene’s devastation is on a smaller scale than Katrina, 41 people have died so far from Sunday’s storm.

Halogen TV has compiled a list of nonprofits who are responding to the disaster, including:

• AmeriCares
• Convoy of Hope
• Direct Relief International
• Neighbors 4 Neighbors
• Humane Society
• Habitat for Humanity
• Catholic Charities USA
• Skeptics and Humanists Aid Relief Effort
• Operation USA

Additional organizations to consider donating to are The Salvation Army, Samaritan’s Purse and First Response Team of America.