Hurricane Helene, a Category 4 storm, hit the Southeast last week, reaching Florida before devastating Georgia and the Carolinas.

The death toll rose to 215 people on Thursday as more victims were found, making Helene the deadliest hurricane to hit the continental United States since Katrina in 2005. About half of the victims were in North Carolina, while dozens of others died in South Carolina and Georgia. .

The NFL announced Monday that it is providing $8 million to support communities affected by Hurricane Helene. Led by individual contributions from clubs and ownership groups of the Falcons, Panthers, Texans, Buccaneers and NFL Foundation, these donations will provide critical resources and support to those affected by this tragic storm.