South Floridians launch efforts to help ravaged Bahamas.

Many South Floridians are eager to provide relief to the hurricane-ravaged Bahamas. But there’s one major problem: The slow-moving hurricane hasn’t passed by South Florida yet.

Hurricane Dorian made landfall around noon Sunday over Marsh Harbour on Great Abaco, where it caused severe damage due to sustained winds and widespread flooding.

While tracking models show Dorian missing most of South Florida, Port Everglades and many airports in Broward and Palm Beach counties remain closed, making it tough to get relief aid out immediately. The Grand Bahama International Airport also remained closed Monday.

“It’s very frustrating. A lot of friends in Florida want to help, but everyone has to see what’s going to happen here,” said Davie resident Elbert Hepburn, a Bahamas native who owns the Freeport based Elnet Maritime Agency.

So Hepburn and other residents, businesses and agencies are collecting supplies now, with plans to deliver as soon as airports reopen.

Hepburn has committed to paying for 22 charter flights to deliver supplies. Volunteers are accepting donations of nonperishable supplies at Interiors by Steven G. in Pompano Beach.

Hepburn “keeps saying, ‘Let’s go, let’s go,’ but the hurricane is only moving one mile an hour,” said Naomi Baldino, a representative of Arrow Jets, which is supplying the planes.

She said because MiamiDade and Broward residents are outside the cone of danger, they may want to donate supplies they bought but didn’t need.

Food for the Poor, a Coconut Creek-based charity, is also conducting a food drive to assist the Bahamas.

“We are saddened by the images of devastation and heartbroken to hear news reports that at least one child’s life has been lost to this horrific storm,” said Robin Mahfood, president and CEO of the organization. “If it were us, we would want to know that caring people would come to our aid. They have nothing left. We must respond and we must do so immediately.”

A group of Palm Beach County boaters and other residents who enjoy traveling to the Bahamas have created a Facebook group called Hurricane Dorian Bahamas Relief Effort. They plan to collect relief supplies at Island Tyme charters at the Palm Beach County Park/Lantana Airport once it reopens. Group members said they have seven aircraft in all three South Florida counties ready to deliver supplies. They provided similar help during Hurricane Matthew in 2016.

“It’s horrible what happened in the Bahamas. In Palm Beach County, we’re feeling a major relief, but we’re also crying for the people impacted, most of who have very little,” said J.C. Csonka, a diver, fisherman and boater who frequents the Bahamas.

Here are some ways to donate to Hurricane Dorian victims in the Bahamas.

Food for the Poor is accepting canned meats, canned fish, canned milk and disposable diapers from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays starting Wednesday at its warehouse at 6401 Lyons Road in Coconut Creek. Items should be taken directly to the warehouse, following the driveway around the right side of Food for The Poor 2818 Center Court Circle, Pompano Beach, just west of Interstate 95 near the Copans Road exit. No other types of items will be accepted.

Interiors by Steven G. is accepting donations for the relief effort Hepburn is sponsoring. Supplies can be dropped off at 2818 Centerport Circle, Pompano Beach. Call 954-592-3332 for more information.

Island Tyme charters at the Palm Beach County Park/Lantana Airport is accepting donations for Csonka’s group as soon as the airport reopens.

Koinonia Worship Center, Pembroke Park, is accepting supplies such as batteries, flashlights, trash bags, medical supplies and personal hygiene products stating at 9 a.m. Tuesday.

The Residence Inn, Coconut Creek, is accepting donations. Three trips are planned starting Thursday to drop off water, hurricane supplies, clothes, canned goods, nonperishable food, medical supplies, tools and equipment.

Volunteers are accepting donations of tools, supplies, personal hygiene products, water and nonperishable foods at four locations, including the Riverside Markets in Plantation, Fort Lauderdale and South Fort Lauderdale. Donations will also be accepted at the Jetscape Alpha FBO Hangar.

The Bahamas Red Cross is accepting financial donations at bahamasredcross .org. South Florida chapters of American Red Cross are focusing on U.S. relief efforts.

The city of Miami has organized an effort called BahamaStrong. Donations are being accepted at fire stations and churches throughout the city.

World Central Kitchen is accepting donations to provide high-quality meals to residents in hurricane-affected areas.

The Lions Club of Dania Beach is accepting donations of batteries, wipes, water, toiletries, tents, plastic cutlery, generators, phone chargers, paper/ plastic cups, paper towels, paper plates, nonperishable food, heavy duty gloves, hand sanitizer, garbage bags, flashlights, batteryoperated fans, diapers, manual can openers and feminine hygiene products in Dania Beach.