Charlotte Hornets team owner and NBA legend Michael Jordan announced Friday that he and his team will work together with the NBA, as well as several community organizations, to provide immediate relief for victims of Hurricane Florence, which made landfall along the Carolina coastline Thursday night.

Florence has already caused quite a bit of damage, and thousands of residents are without electricity. For Jordan, who grew up in the Wilmington area of North Carolina, this storm hits close to home.

Via Marc Stein of The New York Times:

“It's truly devastating for me to see the damage that Hurricane Florence is doing to my beloved home state of North Carolina and the surrounding areas,” Jordan said in his statement. “The recovery effort will be massive, and it will take a long time to repair the damage and for families to get back on their feet. Together with the NBA, we have launched a platform to aid those most impacted. Please join me, the Hornets organization and the NBA and donate to one of the local organizations assisting in the relief and recovery efforts. To all those affected, stay safe and know that we're here to help.”

According to Stein, Jordan, the Hornets and the NBA have established a platform that is meant to identify the verified organizations that are focusing on Hurricane Florence relief and recovery. Fans interested in donating are encouraged to head over to NBA Cares.