9 incredible examples of people helping others in Hurricane Irma

Heartwarming tales have already emerged from the devastation Hurricane Irma is wreaking on Florida.

Millions have evacuated as Florida faces the 'most catastrophic storm' it has ever seen with tornadoes, flooding and 130mph winds.

But, among the destruction and chaos, remarkable acts of hope and resilience have weathered the storm.

1. Some people went towards rather than away from the storm

Muslim Marine - an organisation of Muslim American Marines - members braved the journey to Orlando to lend a helping hand.

2. People knew Florida needed all the help it could get

Even if it meant heading towards the danger.

3. Those whose job it is to tackle Irma gave their all

4. Kristen Bell stepped in

When actress Kristen Bell learnt that her Frozen co-star Josh Gad's family were evacuating Florida, she got them a hotel room.

Bell is was in Florida shooting a film - and now she's helping those who need it.

5. There are lots of shelters

So the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) made a map.

Shelters are also going the extra length to help.

6. The simplest acts of kindness matter

Much of Florida is experiencing a loss of water, power and communication.

7. And the biggest acts always take a team effort

Richard Branson also tweeted that Hurricane Irma "really is the storm of the century" and that everyone needs to pitch in - which they did.

8. Animals were not forgotten

One kind stranger offered their place for free.

Thankfully, they were already safe.

9. And coffee is always welcome

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