Hurricane Florence is bringing torrential rain, wind, and 6-foot floods to the Carolinas. Here's how you can donate to relief efforts.

Direct Relief is an international humanitarian organization that serves more than 80 countries, including all 50 states in the US. They currently have a perfect score on Charity Watch, which evaluates their financial performance, accountability, and transparency.

At the start of Hurricane Florence, the organization distributed hurricane-specific medicines and supplies in high-risk areas along the coast. They're also coordinating relief efforts with more than 200 healthcare partners in the area.

Harvest Hope Food Bank is a regional organization serving residents in Columbia, Lexington, Greenville, and Florence, South Carolina. Their website allows you to donate meals to those affected by the crisis (just select "disaster relief" when you fill out their online form). A $10 donation could help provide 50 meals for hurricane victims.

A world leader in disaster relief, the Salvation Army has stayed ahead of the crisis by deploying volunteers from Florida earlier this week. Its mobile feeding units have the capacity to serve 500 to 1,500 meals per day. Visit its website to donate or receive updates on where its services are headed.

Americares is dedicated to improving the health of those affected by poverty or disaster. For the last 40 years, the organization has given more than $15 billion in aid to 164 countries.

Their response team has touched down in North Carolina and is working with partners in the area to provide emergency medical services and long-term humanitarian assistance. For every $10 donation, they provide $100 in aid. To assist their efforts, visit their online donation page.

Those looking to donate medical services might consider giving to the National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics, which provides access to healthcare, medications, and supplies during a disaster.

They're currently accepting monetary donations for Hurricane Florence, or you can email them at info@nafcclinics.org if you'd like to donate goods such as gas cards, laptops, tablets, blood pressure cuffs, or walkie-talkies.

The Mennonite Disaster Service is a nonprofit volunteer network that responds to natural and man-made disasters in Canada and the US. Their efforts are dedicated to the cleanup, repair, and rebuilding of homes. A $40 daily donation is enough to provide dorm-style lodging, meals, tools, and equipment for one of their volunteers.

Hurricane Florence could be the costliest storm to ever hit the US, generating more than $170 billion in economic losses for the East Coast. Those looking to make a financial contribution to the crisis might want to check out GlobalGiving, the first and largest global crowdfunding community.

The organization has created a Hurricane Florence Relief Fund, which will go toward immediate food, fuel, clean water, hygiene products, and shelter, along with long-term recovery projects.

Around 600,000 pets were killed or displaced by Hurricane Katrina. Already, the Charleston Animal Society has evacuated dozens of dogs in Myrtle Beach ahead of Hurricane Florence, and will continue to support South Carolina's emergency pet shelters during the crisis. Visit their website to help out.

As of Wednesday, American Humane has evacuated more than 70 cats in South Carolina and is coordinating with multiple shelters along the coast. To aid their efforts or receive updates, visit their online donation page.