TALLAHASSEE, Fl. (WTXL) -- The North Florida Chapter of the American Meteorological Society and the National Weather Association (AMS/NWA) are fundraising for Florida relief efforts after impacts from Hurricane Matthew.
The proceeds they gather will be going to the Jacksonville Chapter of the American Red Cross. And this Saturday, the chapter will drive to Jacksonville to assist responders in
clean-up from damage left behind by Matthew as well as raise awareness of hurricane impacts before, during, and after the storm.
The president of the chapter says that the recent tropical activity across Florida is a good reminder that a single storm can bring serious damage.
"The biggest surprise to me was how long-lasting the damage was", said Matthew Reagan, President of the North Florida Chapter of the AMS/NWA, " I mean, rivers are still cresting and flooding is still an issue in the Carolinas. And towns are completely under water. I feel as though many eyes have been taken off Matthew since then."
He continues by adding that "We'll be able to go into the community and help people out with becoming more prepared, because there is a big difference between being scared and being aware. And I think that is the line that we're trying to draw."
In November, the chapter will switch their focus to fundraising efforts for Haiti after hurricane Matthew slammed into the nation as a category four hurricane.
For more information on the North Florida Chapter of the American Meteorological Society and the National Weather Association (AMS/NWA), click here.
