As the cleanup continues from hurricanes Helene and Milton in Florida and other states, alarm bells are sounding over scammers. Millions of Americans are trying to lend a helping hand through supplies and donations, but the Better Business Bureau says shady charities are also trying to tap into that spirit of generosity. If you're trying to figure out if an organization is legit, ask yourself whether you reached out to them. A real red flag is when they contact you through an email, text, or voicemail.

October 7, 2024, Press Release from the Office of Ohio Governor Mike DeWine: (COLUMBUS, Ohio)— In anticipation of Florida-bound Hurricane Milton, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has activated a team of more than three dozen members of the Ohio National Guard to support the state of Florida in the storm's aftermath. “As Florida recovers from one hurricane and braces for another, Ohio is answering the call to help Governor DeSantis and the entire state," said Governor DeWine. "Forty members of the 200^th REDHORSE Squadron are proactively heading to Florida in advance of what is expected to be another catastrophic storm."