This aerial photo shows flooding around Aberdeen Country Club in Longs, South Carolina, on Tuesday, October 6. South Carolina experienced record rainfall amounts over the weekend, forcing hundreds of evacuations and rescues.
This aerial photo shows flooding around Aberdeen Country Club in Longs, South Carolina, on Tuesday, October 6. South Carolina experienced record rainfall amounts over the weekend, forcing hundreds of evacuations and rescues.
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A woman uses her boat to check on neighbors and see if they want to evacuate in Summerville, South Carolina, on Monday, October 5.
A woman uses her boat to check on neighbors and see if they want to evacuate in Summerville, South Carolina, on Monday, October 5.
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Police officers carry a woman to dry land after she was rescued from her home in the St. Andrews area of Columbia, South Carolina, on October 5.
Police officers carry a woman to dry land after she was rescued from her home in the St. Andrews area of Columbia, South Carolina, on October 5.
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Neighbors and friends help clean up a home affected by flooding in Columbia on October 5.
Neighbors and friends help clean up a home affected by flooding in Columbia on October 5.
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Five-month-old Jeremiah Odum, left, and his 2-year-old brother, Braxton Odum, nap on a cot in a high school gymnasium being used as a Red Cross shelter for flood evacuees in Rowesville, South Carolina, on October 5.
Five-month-old Jeremiah Odum, left, and his 2-year-old brother, Braxton Odum, nap on a cot in a high school gymnasium being used as a Red Cross shelter for flood evacuees in Rowesville, South Carolina, on October 5.
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Rescue teams wait for an emergency vehicle in the Forest Acres neighborhood of Columbia on Monday, October 5.
Rescue teams wait for an emergency vehicle in the Forest Acres neighborhood of Columbia on Monday, October 5.
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An oil sheen floats atop floodwater in a subdivision west of the Ashley River in Charleston, South Carolina, on October 5.
An oil sheen floats atop floodwater in a subdivision west of the Ashley River in Charleston, South Carolina, on October 5.
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A dog is cut off from its home in Florence, South Carolina, on October 5. Florence is about 85 miles east of the capital city, Columbia.
A dog is cut off from its home in Florence, South Carolina, on October 5. Florence is about 85 miles east of the capital city, Columbia.
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Hunter Baker drives his boat down a flooded East Black Creek Road to his home following heavy rains in Florence on October 5.
Hunter Baker drives his boat down a flooded East Black Creek Road to his home following heavy rains in Florence on October 5.
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A man makes his way through floodwaters in the parking lot of The Citadel Beach Club on Isle of Palms, South Carolina, on October 5. Charleston and surrounding areas are still struggling with flooding, as are areas 100 miles inland.
A man makes his way through floodwaters in the parking lot of The Citadel Beach Club on Isle of Palms, South Carolina, on October 5. Charleston and surrounding areas are still struggling with flooding, as are areas 100 miles inland.
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Members of Norfolk Fire-Rescue pull a man from his car in Norfolk, Virginia, on Sunday, October 4.
Members of Norfolk Fire-Rescue pull a man from his car in Norfolk, Virginia, on Sunday, October 4.
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David Linnen takes a yard rake to clear drains in front of the Winyah Apartments in Georgetown, South Carolina, on October 4.
David Linnen takes a yard rake to clear drains in front of the Winyah Apartments in Georgetown, South Carolina, on October 4.
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Charlene Stennis is escorted to safety after her son was rescued from a stranded vehicle during the heavy rains on October 4 in Columbia, South Carolina.
Charlene Stennis is escorted to safety after her son was rescued from a stranded vehicle during the heavy rains on October 4 in Columbia, South Carolina.
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The roof of a submerged vehicle peeks above the flood waters on October 4 in Columbia, South Carolina.
The roof of a submerged vehicle peeks above the flood waters on October 4 in Columbia, South Carolina.
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Tripp Adams, 8, walks through flood waters in Georgetown, South Carolina, on October 4.
Tripp Adams, 8, walks through flood waters in Georgetown, South Carolina, on October 4.
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A person walks through the flooded Market and Water streets in downtown Wilmington, North Carolina, on October 4.
A person walks through the flooded Market and Water streets in downtown Wilmington, North Carolina, on October 4.
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Neighbors watch employees with the city of Isle of Palms, South Carolina, cut a live oak tree that fell after heavy rain on October 4.
Neighbors watch employees with the city of Isle of Palms, South Carolina, cut a live oak tree that fell after heavy rain on October 4.
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A man watches as a vehicle tries to navigate flood waters in Florence, South Carolina, on October 4.
A man watches as a vehicle tries to navigate flood waters in Florence, South Carolina, on October 4.
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Two men row a boat on a flooded street in downtown Charleston, South Carolina, on October 4.
Two men row a boat on a flooded street in downtown Charleston, South Carolina, on October 4.
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Police block an entrance to Highway 17 in Charleston, South Carolina, on October 4.
Police block an entrance to Highway 17 in Charleston, South Carolina, on October 4.
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A man paddles up to a flooded store in Columbia, South Carolina, on October 4.
A man paddles up to a flooded store in Columbia, South Carolina, on October 4.
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A firefighter walks down a flooded street in downtown Charleston, South Carolina, on October 4.
A firefighter walks down a flooded street in downtown Charleston, South Carolina, on October 4.
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A worker cleans a drain on a flooded street in downtown Charleston, South Carolina, on Saturday, October 3.
A worker cleans a drain on a flooded street in downtown Charleston, South Carolina, on Saturday, October 3.
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A utility worker examines the damage to a home Charlotte, North Carolina, on October 3.
A utility worker examines the damage to a home Charlotte, North Carolina, on October 3.
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A motorist turns back as floodwater rises in Harrisburg, North Carolina, on October 3.
A motorist turns back as floodwater rises in Harrisburg, North Carolina, on October 3.
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A woman walks through One City Plaza in downtown Greenville, South Carolina, as rain and wind pound the area on October 3.
A woman walks through One City Plaza in downtown Greenville, South Carolina, as rain and wind pound the area on October 3.
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Bob Ashbaugh, from Pittsburgh, takes video of waves crashing over homes at risk from erosion during high tide in Isle of Palms, South Carolina, on October 3.
Bob Ashbaugh, from Pittsburgh, takes video of waves crashing over homes at risk from erosion during high tide in Isle of Palms, South Carolina, on October 3.
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Stuart Tait ties together wood after his house collapsed into an inlet on Grassy Sound during high tide on October 3 north of North Wildwood, New Jersey.
Stuart Tait ties together wood after his house collapsed into an inlet on Grassy Sound during high tide on October 3 north of North Wildwood, New Jersey.
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Will Cunningham, 14, rides his bike down Station 29 on Sullivan's Island, South Carolina, ahead of his paddling friend Patrick Kelly, 14, on October 3.
Will Cunningham, 14, rides his bike down Station 29 on Sullivan's Island, South Carolina, ahead of his paddling friend Patrick Kelly, 14, on October 3.
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Paul Banker paddles a kayak as his wife, Wink Banker, takes photos on a flooded street in Charleston, South Carolina, on October 3.
Paul Banker paddles a kayak as his wife, Wink Banker, takes photos on a flooded street in Charleston, South Carolina, on October 3.
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Up to 4 inches of rain could strike the waterfront between Georgia and New Jersey. Motorists deal with the conditions on Friday, October 2, in Seaside Heights, New Jersey.
Up to 4 inches of rain could strike the waterfront between Georgia and New Jersey. Motorists deal with the conditions on Friday, October 2, in Seaside Heights, New Jersey.
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Workers install a flood barrier at the entrance to the Market Pavilion Hotel in downtown Charleston, South Carolina, on Friday, October 2. Parts of the South Carolina coast braced for likely flooding.
Workers install a flood barrier at the entrance to the Market Pavilion Hotel in downtown Charleston, South Carolina, on Friday, October 2. Parts of the South Carolina coast braced for likely flooding.
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Flooding engulfs a neighborhood in the Strathmere section of Upper Township, New Jersey, on October 2.
Flooding engulfs a neighborhood in the Strathmere section of Upper Township, New Jersey, on October 2.
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Sandbags surround a building in Old Town Alexandria, Virginia.
Sandbags surround a building in Old Town Alexandria, Virginia.
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A man closes a storefront on October 2 in Seaside Heights, New Jersey.
A man closes a storefront on October 2 in Seaside Heights, New Jersey.
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Floodwater rises along Central Avenue in Sea Isle City, New Jersey, on October 2.
Floodwater rises along Central Avenue in Sea Isle City, New Jersey, on October 2.
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Cars negotiate flooded streets on October 2 in Midland Beach on Staten Island, New York.
Cars negotiate flooded streets on October 2 in Midland Beach on Staten Island, New York.
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Storms flood East Coast

Story highlights

Historic flooding has engulfed South Carolina and other parts of the East Coast

Charities are responding to provide relief to flood victims

CNN  — 

Deadly flooding has engulfed parts of South Carolina, forcing people from their homes. South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley has activated the National Guard to help with flood rescues, and charitable organizations are responding.

Impact Your World has gathered ways for people to help in these efforts.

• The Salvation Army is assisting communities along the East Coast by providing food, water and shelter to flood victims. You can donate to the Salvation Army’s relief efforts online or by texting STORM to 51555.

•The American Red Cross of the Palmetto South Carolina Region needs volunteers to assist in shelter operations and disaster assessment. New volunteers can visit RedCross.org/SC and click on volunteer to start the application process.

• The South Carolina Baptist Convention has deployed food and child care units to assist flood victims. A chainsaw unit also is on the ground, helping to remove fallen trees interfering with power lines.

•The Francis R. Willis SPCA shelter experienced a tremendous amount of flooding in their kennel areas. Now the shelter is in need of assistance to restore the location. They’re asking for donations to the “FRW SPCA Emergency Flooding Fund” via crowdfunding site GoFundme.

• Samaritan’s Purse has deployed two tractor-trailers fully stocked with relief supplies to help in the Columbia, South Carolina area. The international Christian relief organization, and its army of volunteers, will work to clean out flood-damaged homes, remove debris and assist families in salvaging some of their personal belongings.

•Americares has rushed emergency medicine and relief supplies to South Carolina. This includes insulin, pain relievers, cleaning supplies , towels, blankets and family emergency kits.

Save the Children is seeking public support to expand its emergency response operations in the state and assist more than 2,000 children impacted by severe flooding, including several hundred children that have been forced from their homes.

Impact Your World will provide updates as more ways to help become available.