At least 36 people were killed when Hurricane Irma tore through a string of islands, including Anguilla, Barbuda, St. Martin, and the US Virgin Islands.
In Puerto Rico, hundreds of thousands of people lost power.
The storm damaged or destroyed 95% of the buildings on Barbuda, leaving the Caribbean island barely habitable.
Hurricane Irma slammed into northern Cuba knocking out electricity, downing trees and damaging buildings.
The hurricane left more than 5.7 million people without power in Florida. The storm is headed to Georgia and other parts of the south including Alabama, Tennessee and the Carolinas.
There are several ways you can help.
Donate money: Find out more about charities aiding Hurricane Irma victims by clicking on the button below:
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. All blood types are needed, however, there is an urgent need for platelet donations as well as O negative blood.
Offer a place to stay: If you have housing available for evacuees, you can create a listing on Airbnb's Irma page.
HomeAway is offering free or discounted rental homes for anyone displaced by the storm. All service fees are waived for those affected by the disaster and checking in between September 11 and October 15.
Give your time: The American Red Cross and United Way of Miami-Dade are calling for volunteers to help with relief efforts.
By Bethany Hines
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