--- title: "Associations in Action: Hurricane Response" id: "56253" type: "post" slug: "associations-in-action-hurricane-response" published_at: "2024-10-15T17:21:38+00:00" modified_at: "2024-10-15T17:21:38+00:00" url: "https://associationsnow.com/2024/10/15/associations-in-action-hurricane-response/" markdown_url: "https://associationsnow.com/2024/10/15/associations-in-action-hurricane-response.md" excerpt: "From fundraising to supplies to advocacy, associations across the country are working to support those affected by the storms." taxonomy_category: - "Fundraising" taxonomy_post_tag: - "AssociationsNow" - "community support" - "disaster relief" - "Environment and Sustainability" - "Equity and Accessibility" - "Fundraising" - "Membership" taxonomy_content_format: - "Article" taxonomy_role: - "Association CEO / Executive Director" - "Executive Team" taxonomy_persona: - "Association Professionals" --- [Home](https://associationsnow.com/) » [Articles](https://associationsnow.com/format/article/) » Associations in Action: Hurricane Response In the wake of two powerful recent hurricanes that have struck Southern states, Helene and Milton, associations have been contributing their resources and expertise to recovery efforts. Below is a sampling of some of their activities. The **American Library Association** announced that it is coordinating with library associations in the affected states. It is also collection donations for its ALA Disaster Relief Fund, established to support damaged or destroyed libraries. “Libraries are not just buildings; they are vital community institutions that provide refuge, distribute essential resources, and connect individuals to the information they need to navigate crises,” the ALA executive board said in a [statement regarding Helene (opens in a new tab)](https://www.ala.org/news/2024/10/libraries-lifelines-supporting-communities-aftermath-hurricane-helene) . Helene caused serious damage to the Marion, N.C., facility of Baxter International, the nation’s largest manufacturer of IV and dialysis solutions. As a result of the [supply-chain disruption (opens in a new tab)](https://www.hfma.org/operations-management/supply-chain-challenges-could-mount-for-hospitals-amid-extensive-hurricane-damage-to-a-key-facility/) caused by the damage, the **American Hospital Association** has [pressed the White House to take emergency action (opens in a new tab)](https://www.aha.org/system/files/media/file/2024/10/aha-to-president-urging-the-administration-to-take-immediate-action-to-address-iv-solution-supply-shortage-as-a-result-of-helene-letter-10-7-2024.pdf) , making short-term regulatory changes to address shortages. “The AHA invites the White House and agency experts to join us in a forum to communicate directly with our hospitals and health systems so that we can inform each other in real time on the status of the situation while we work together to mitigate the impact on patients,” AHA president CEO Richard J. Pollack wrote in an Oct. 7 letter to President Joe Biden. > An estimated 75 percent of this year’s pecan crop has been destroyed by the storms. The **American Bankers Association**has donated $50,000 to the Florida Disaster Fund, and $50,000 each to two relief funds established by Tennessee and North Carolina bankers associations. It is also [tracking activities by member banks (opens in a new tab)](https://www.aba.com/about-us/aba-foundation/disaster-relief/responding-to-hurricanes-milton-and-helene) to assist people affected by the disasters. The **National Association of Home Builders** [maintains a dedicated page of resources (opens in a new tab)](https://www.nahb.org/advocacy/industry-issues/disaster-resources) for home builders regarding disaster preparation, safety, and recovery. It is also [tracking efforts by state associations (opens in a new tab)](https://www.nahb.org/blog/2024/10/How-to-Support-Hurricane-Milton-and-Helene-Recovery-Efforts) regarding relief funds and recovery efforts. Georgia pecan farmers were severely affected by the storms, [destroying an estimated 75 percent of this year’s crop (opens in a new tab)](https://www.augustachronicle.com/story/news/disaster/2024/10/09/pecan-farmers-after-hurricane-helene-face-worst-crisis-ever/75578539007/) . The **Georgia Pecan Growers Association** is[selling T-shirts and otherwise soliciting donations for a hurricane relief fund (opens in a new tab)](https://georgiapecan.org/) . The **American Dental Association** [points members to relief funds (opens in a new tab)](https://www.ada.org/resources/practice/practice-management/donate-hurricane-disaster-relief) in Florida and Tennessee that are dedicated to support dentists whose lives and practices were affected by the hurricanes. Similarly, the National Auto Auctioneers Association is [gathering funds for a foundation (opens in a new tab)](https://naaa.eventsair.com/naaawyssf/donation/Site/Register) dedicated to members who need emergency financial support, as is the Association of Flight Attendants [through its AFA Relief Fund (opens in a new tab)](https://www.afacwa.org/disaster_relief_fund) . The **American Financial Services Association** has [created a raffle for members (opens in a new tab)](https://afsaonline.org/2024/10/08/afsas-hurricane-relief/) , with all donations given to the American Red Cross. Winners of the raffle will receive free registration to a future AFSA conference of their choice. In addition to collecting financial donations, the **Alabama Cattlemen’s Association** is also [gathering fencing materials (opens in a new tab)](https://www.abc3340.com/news/alabama-news/cattlemens-associations-unite-to-aid-hurricane-hit-ranchers-with-fencing-supplies) for cattle ranchers affected by the storms. The **Humane Society of the United States** is [providing emergency veterinary services (opens in a new tab)](https://www.humanesociety.org/blog/humane-society-evacuating-animals-hurricane-milton) through its Animal Rescue Team, as well as providing pet food and supplies; in advance of Milton’s landfall, HSUS helped coordinate the transport of 60 shelter animals from Tampa-area rescues. [Bilanol/istock] [Mark Athitakis](https://associationsnow.com/author/mark-athitakis/) Mark Athitakis, a contributing editor for Associations Now, has written on nonprofits, the arts, and leadership for a variety of publications. He is a coauthor of The Dumbest Moments in Business History and hopes you never qualify for the sequel. 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