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How people in the northwest can help with Hurricane Irma relief

By KIRO 7 News Staff

This Thursday, Sept. 8, 2017 photo shows boats washed ashore in the aftermath of Hurricane Irma in Tortola, in the British Virgin Islands. (Jalon Manson Shortte via AP)

By KIRO 7 News Staff

Officials said 5.6 million people have been asked to evacuate Florida ahead of Hurricane Irma.

President Donald Trump said people in the path of Hurricane Irma should "rest assured that this Administration will always put the needs of the American people above partisan politics as usual."

If you want to donate to help with Irma relief, here are some ways you can do that.

How to donate to the American Red Cross

Online: Click here

By mail:

Print this donation form and mail to:

American Red Cross
PO Box 37839
Boone, IA 50037-0839

By phone: Call 1-800-HELP-NOW

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How to donate to the Salvation Army

Online: Click here

By mail:

The Salvation Army
PO BOX 1959
Atlanta, GA 30301   

(Please designate Hurricane Irma relief on all checks.)

By phone: Call 1-800-SAL-ARMY

How to donate to World Vision

Online: Click here

By phone: Call 1-888-562-4453

How to donate to Bloodworks Northwest

Bloodworks Northwest sent an emergency shipment of blood components to the Gulf Coast Blood Center after Harvey went through Houston. You can help replenish the blood supply.

Schedule online: Click here

Schedule by phone: 1-800-398-7888.

By early evening, Irma was a slightly weakened Category 4 storm with winds of 155 mph (250 kph) and forecasters said it could be back up to Category 5 when it comes ashore near Key West on Sunday morning.

Irma killed at least 20 people in the Caribbean and left thousands homeless as it devastated small resort islands known for their warm, turquoise water.

In Florida, gas shortages and gridlock plagued the evacuations, turning normally simple trips into tests of will. Parts of interstates 75 and 95 north were bumper-to-bumper, while very few cars drove on the southbound lanes.

"We're getting out of this state," said Manny Zuniga, who left his home in Miami at midnight Thursday to avoid the gridlock. "Irma is going to take all of Florida."

Information from The Associated Press is included in this report.

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