The offices of several Florida-based associations were closed Monday following the arrival of Hurricane Irma—the second major storm to hit the U.S. coast in recent weeks.

Among the closures was the headquarters of the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions, which relocated from Alexandria, Va., to Orlando earlier this year. The offices of the American Welding Society, American Accounting Association, American Association for Physician Leadership and American Board of Pathology were also closed.

At the same time, many groups were ramping up efforts to provide relief assistance to victims of Hurricanes Harvey and Irma. The American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists, The Endocrine Society, JDRF and American Association of Diabetes Educators announced they had partnered with the nonprofit Insulin for Life to ship insulin and other diabetes supplies to the areas affected by the hurricanes. http://ifl-usa.org

The National Business Aviation Association was coordinating volunteer relief efforts by private aircraft owners through its Humanitarian Emergency Response Operator (HERO) Database, which was created in the aftermath of the 2010 Haiti earthquake. The database allows aircraft owners to register their availability to assist in transporting of relief workers and supplies to disaster areas. http://bit.ly/2wVjI81

The American Chemistry Council donated 18,000 gallons of bleach to areas hit by Harvey. The chemical will be used to disinfect surfaces. The group also promoted its Responsible Care program for safely closing down chemical plants during emergencies ahead of Irma making landfall. http://bit.ly/2jhxcGk

The American Veterinary Medical Association donated $100,000 to areas affected by Harvey. The money will be used to boost help animal hospitals and other animal welfare efforts. http://bit.ly/2xr2MaO

The Auto Care Association made a $10,000 donation to the group's Automotive Aftermarket Charitable Foundation to help association members affected by Harvey.

"Hundreds of auto care suppliers, retailers, distributors and service providers were in the path of the devastating Hurricane Harvey," ACA CEO Bill Hanvey said. "Our thoughts and prayers are with those living the reality of this disaster, and we hope that our contribution can help make a difference and encourage others to help as well." http://bit.ly/2xZZCIc

Other associations were providing help by providing information to members and the public about disaster response. They also directed members to the donation pages of the American Red Cross and other nonprofit relief organizations.

The National Apartment Association used its website to ask members in the affected areas to share their stories as the group lobbies federal lawmakers for disaster relief funds. The American Insurance Association issued a statement to the media providing tips about filing property damage claims with insurers. The Property Causalty Insurers Association of America issued tips for weathering the hurricanes and preparing insurance claims on the "Hurricane Headquarters" section of its website.

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