I wouldn't send any money to the Red Cross ever, but there are many other agencies out there trying to help. I will send my money to the ones who have consistently over the years used the money the way it's designated.
I am in total agreement.
The Red Cross is notorious for begging for money during a crisis but using that same maoney after the crisis is over for everything from drug needles to the addicts, free condoms, and using some money for anti-Red State politics. They will never see a dime from me ever again.
I would wait to send money. Your Tax $$ will fund the organizations that can give any help there. FEMA will start dishing out some serious cash and of course some of that will be fraudulent payments.
I guess what I am saying is in the USA money is not the problem in this situation. The money is in place. The problem is getting the right things to the right places, which money will not help.
However if you new there was an organization that say would buy boats and put them to good use there now then I would buy that.
I would not just send money to send money, yet.
Sorry if it sounds cold or non caring, it is not meant to be. More money this week will not help. Later on yes but right now I don't think so.