After hurricanes ripped through the south in recent weeks, there are ways you can help people and even pets impacted by the events.

According to NBC News, at least 223 people have died, and hundreds more are unaccounted for in the aftermath of last month's Hurricane Helene. Hurricane Milton claimed 16 lives and has left 2.5 million people in Florida without power while dumping over a foot of rain in some parts of the state.

Closer to home, organizations are doing what they can to support the recovery efforts. The Community Blood Center is asking people to donate blood to help curtail its shortage before the hurricanes even make landfall.

The Wisconsin Humane Society and other agencies welcomed more than 130 dogs from South Carolina earlier this month as shelters in that state anticipated an influx of displaced pets due to the hurricanes. Even if you cannot welcome them into your home, Tanya Ditzman from the Wisconsin Humane Society says there are ways you can still help.

Churches, schools, and other non-profit organizations have also organized community donation efforts to bring critical supplies to the hurricane-ravaged areas, especially in places left isolated by the storm. In a joint effort announced on Friday, Southern Door and Sturgeon Bay High Schools are collaborating to raise funds for hurricane relief. Centered around athletic contests between the schools, the initiative will kick off with tonight's football game at Memorial Field in Sturgeon Bay. It will continue through the volleyball game at Southern Door High School on Tuesday, October 15. All ticket sale proceeds at these two events will be going directly to support those affected by recent hurricanes