another thing - the other day, the Salvation Army website was a tad slow, but I received donation confirm via email immediately. Could not get through to the Red Cross. Haven't tried Red Cross today.
The Red Cross is in full action mode. If possible, please everyone, try to physically go to your local chapter(s) and offer assistance any way you can. Their phone banks are swamped. Even private citizens should create coordinated efforts in their local school gyms, churchs, empty unused warehouse or commercial space as canteens / first aid locations.
"Psych up" and pass it on. You will energize everyone around you and it will flow like "positive" electricity.
Pass it on - "psych up", be ready, keep the FAITH.