In the week following the dissipation of Hurricane Florence, conditions in the Carolinas only marginally improved. Two weeks after the storm, water levels continue to rise as environmental threats from floodwater and agriculture waste take hold.

Last week, airlines and other travel organizations announced they would contribute to Hurricane Florence relief efforts taking place in the Carolinas.

Delta Air Lines announced intent to donate $500,000 to the American Red Cross to benefit the agency’s hurricane relief efforts. The donation is in addition to a $1 million grant to the Red Cross as an Annual Disaster Giving Program, Delta Air Lines said.

In addition to donating directly to relief efforts, Delta opened up infrastructure allowing customers to donate to relief efforts directly. These donations go directly to relief operations currently underway.

“Delta stands in support of the people affected by Hurricane Florence,” said Tad Hutcheson, managing director of community engagement, Delta. “We are grateful to have partners like the American Red Cross and to be able to contribute to experts that specialize in disaster response year-round and can help provide immediate assistance to those in need.”

Delta is joined by the UPS Foundation, which committed to more than $1 million in aid to the devastated region.

“We’re seeing immediate needs in these communities across a wide range of humanitarian areas in the aftermath of Hurricane Florence,” said Eduardo Martinez, president and chief diversity and inclusion officer, UPS Foundation. “UPS is collaborating with FEMA and its non-profit relief partners on multiple fronts to ensure help reaches those who need it urgently. Over the long-term, additional assistance will be required to help transform affected communities into resilient neighborhoods.”

According to UPS, last year the shipping company responded to 26 major disasters worldwide with more than $21 million in varying kinds of investments among needy communities.

According to CNBC, Hurricane Florence dumped $17–22 billion worth of damage on the Carolinas.

Other airlines joining the effort include United Airlines, American Airlines and more.

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