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How to help those affected by Hurricane Matthew

By Jacqueline Gulledge, CNN
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Updated 9:45 AM EDT, Mon October 17, 2016
People wade through floodwaters with a boat in Nichols, South Carolina, on Monday, October 10. Hurricane Matthew caused flooding and damage in the Southeast -- from Florida to North Carolina -- after slamming Haiti and other countries in the Caribbean.
People wade through floodwaters with a boat in Nichols, South Carolina, on Monday, October 10. Hurricane Matthew caused flooding and damage in the Southeast -- from Florida to North Carolina -- after slamming Haiti and other countries in the Caribbean.
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Workers repair downed power lines in Daytona Beach, Florida, on October 10.
Workers repair downed power lines in Daytona Beach, Florida, on October 10.
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Rescue teams maneuver through floodwaters in Lumberton, North Carolina, on October 10. President Barack Obama has declared a major disaster in North Carolina and ordered federal aid to supplement state, tribal and local recovery efforts.
Rescue teams maneuver through floodwaters in Lumberton, North Carolina, on October 10. President Barack Obama has declared a major disaster in North Carolina and ordered federal aid to supplement state, tribal and local recovery efforts.
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Floodwaters inundate a home in Lumberton on October 10.
Floodwaters inundate a home in Lumberton on October 10.
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Floodwaters surround a house in Nichols, South Carolina, on October 10.
Floodwaters surround a house in Nichols, South Carolina, on October 10.
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South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley checks flooding near Nichols on October 10.
South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley checks flooding near Nichols on October 10.
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Floodwaters surround power lines near Nichols on October 10.
Floodwaters surround power lines near Nichols on October 10.
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Without power in the hurricane's aftermath, Missy Zinc shines a light so her husband, Shawn, can prepare steaks to grill in Hilton Head, South Carolina, on Sunday, October 9.
Without power in the hurricane's aftermath, Missy Zinc shines a light so her husband, Shawn, can prepare steaks to grill in Hilton Head, South Carolina, on Sunday, October 9.
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Anthony Writebol, left, and his cousin Melissa Hill paddle past a stranded tractor-trailer in Lumberton on October 9.
Anthony Writebol, left, and his cousin Melissa Hill paddle past a stranded tractor-trailer in Lumberton on October 9.
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A man clings to a road sign after trying to swim out to help a stranded truck driver in Hope Mills, North Carolina, on October 9. Both were rescued.
A man clings to a road sign after trying to swim out to help a stranded truck driver in Hope Mills, North Carolina, on October 9. Both were rescued.
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People stop and take pictures of Highway 58, which was flooded in Nashville, North Carolina, on October 9.
People stop and take pictures of Highway 58, which was flooded in Nashville, North Carolina, on October 9.
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Boats are pushed up among twisted docks in Hilton Head on October 9.
Boats are pushed up among twisted docks in Hilton Head on October 9.
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Rescue workers help several dogs that were trapped in homes in Pinetops, North Carolina, on October 9.
Rescue workers help several dogs that were trapped in homes in Pinetops, North Carolina, on October 9.
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A section of Wayne Memorial Drive was washed out in Goldsboro, North Carolina.
A section of Wayne Memorial Drive was washed out in Goldsboro, North Carolina.
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John Tweedy wades into the swift-moving floodwaters surrounding his business in McClellanville, South Carolina, on Saturday, October 8.
John Tweedy wades into the swift-moving floodwaters surrounding his business in McClellanville, South Carolina, on Saturday, October 8.
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A woman who gave her name only as Valerie walks along flooded President Street after leaving her homeless camp in Savannah, Georgia, on October 8.
A woman who gave her name only as Valerie walks along flooded President Street after leaving her homeless camp in Savannah, Georgia, on October 8.
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Volunteers clear debris from from a pool at a condominium complex in Jacksonville Beach, Florida, on October 8.
Volunteers clear debris from from a pool at a condominium complex in Jacksonville Beach, Florida, on October 8.
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A police officer steps through the remnants of a home leveled by Hurricane Matthew in the tiny beach community of Edisto Beach, South Carolina, on October 8.
A police officer steps through the remnants of a home leveled by Hurricane Matthew in the tiny beach community of Edisto Beach, South Carolina, on October 8.
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A downed tree and power lines block a road on Georgia's St. Simons Island on October 8.
A downed tree and power lines block a road on Georgia's St. Simons Island on October 8.
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A woman fights the wind in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina, on October 8.
A woman fights the wind in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina, on October 8.
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Parts of Highway A1A in Flagler Beach, Florida, were washed away by Hurricane Matthew on Friday, October 7.
Parts of Highway A1A in Flagler Beach, Florida, were washed away by Hurricane Matthew on Friday, October 7.
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Water flows over a seawall and fills the streets of St. Augustine, Florida, on October 7.
Water flows over a seawall and fills the streets of St. Augustine, Florida, on October 7.
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Barbara Hearst tapes her storm shutters as Hurricane Matthew nears Charleston, South Carolina, on October 7.
Barbara Hearst tapes her storm shutters as Hurricane Matthew nears Charleston, South Carolina, on October 7.
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Adam and Alec Selent watch waves crash over a retainer wall at the Ocean Club condominiums in Isle of Palms, South Carolina, on October 7.
Adam and Alec Selent watch waves crash over a retainer wall at the Ocean Club condominiums in Isle of Palms, South Carolina, on October 7.
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A damaged boat sits partially submerged on the intercoastal waterway in Melbourne, Florida, on October 7.
A damaged boat sits partially submerged on the intercoastal waterway in Melbourne, Florida, on October 7.
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A police officer helps persuade a woman to board a bus and evacuate Savannah, Georgia, on October 7.
A police officer helps persuade a woman to board a bus and evacuate Savannah, Georgia, on October 7.
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Preston Payne tries to hold his umbrella on Georgia's Tybee Island on October 7.
Preston Payne tries to hold his umbrella on Georgia's Tybee Island on October 7.
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Heavy waves pound boat docks in Cocoa Beach, Florida, on October 7.
Heavy waves pound boat docks in Cocoa Beach, Florida, on October 7.
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A women helps a dog walk through floodwaters in Port Orange, Florida, on October 7.
A women helps a dog walk through floodwaters in Port Orange, Florida, on October 7.
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Damage in Cocoa Beach.
Damage in Cocoa Beach.
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Waves crash against a bridge in St. Augustine, Florida.
Waves crash against a bridge in St. Augustine, Florida.
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A car drives past a downed tree as the hurricane moves through Daytona Beach, Florida, on October 7.
A car drives past a downed tree as the hurricane moves through Daytona Beach, Florida, on October 7.
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