Here's how to help the victims of Hurricane Milton through verified GoFundMe fundraisers

After Hurricane Milton caused devastating damage in Florida, residents are looking for help.

Milton hit Florida as a Category 3 hurricane Wednesday evening and barreled east across the state, wreaking havoc before spinning out into the Atlantic. Though the Tampa Bay area was spared potentially catastrophic storm surge, Milton's pounding wind and rains left destruction in its path, and triggered deadly tornadoes far from landfall. Officials have said at least 17 people were killed across Florida. Reports of damage are still trickling in.

In his visit to St. Pete Beach on Sunday, President Joe Biden said that since he signed a disaster declaration on Saturday more than 250,000 Floridians registered for help – “the most in a single day ever in the history of this country."

More: Cleaning up after Milton: Floridians survey billions in damage, many still without power

Here's how you can help those impacted by the storm:

Hurricane relief fundraiser

GoFundMe has set up a general fundraiser, with the funds going to people impacted by any hurricane. GoFundMe delivers cash grants from this fundraiser directly to those impacted by domestic hurricanes.

The money goes to "verified individuals who qualify and are fundraising for themselves or on behalf of someone else. We may also provide grants to fundraisers benefiting small businesses and community relief efforts, or to vetted nonprofits coordinating long-term recovery."

Here's the link: www.gofundme.com/f/enxh8-hurricane-relief-fund

Donate to nonprofits supporting Hurricane Milton victims

You can donate to several nonprofit organizations that are supporting victims of Hurricane Milton through GoFundMe.

GoFundMe has a landing page for verified nonprofits, including groups like Team Rubicon, Feeding Tampa Bay, The Red Cross and Americares. Find the list here www.gofundme.com/c/act/hurricane-milton.

Donate directly to individuals impacted by Hurricane Milton

Dozens of families impacted by the storm have set up their own accounts on GoFundMe to raise money. GoFundMe has a page for verified fundraisers for people asking for help with replacing and restoring their home and belongings. Find them here www.gofundme.com/c/act/hurricane-relief/florida

Contact Jake Allen at jake.allen@indystar.com. Follow him on Twitter @Jake_Allen19.

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