In the aftermath of Hurricane Milton, several communities and organizations across South Florida accelerated and amplified their efforts to assist​ those hit the hardest by the storm.

At least 16 people have died from Hurricane Milton, which roared onshore on Florida's west coast as a Category 3 hurricane, bringing tornadoes, powerful winds and flooding rains. The monster storm forced millions to evacuate and left widespread destruction across Florida.

Milton spawned a deadly tornado outbreak that killed at least six in St. Lucie County on Florida's east coast. Crews with the National Weather Service were expected to survey damage Friday and determine exactly how many tornadoes had formed.