How would you help in case of calamities?

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September 26, 2009 is one of the most unfortunate day for the Philippines. Tropical storm Ondoy ravished Luzon. It was such an unfateful day for the unsuspected Filipinos. It would not stop raining that day. All the major streets were already flooded. Quezon City, Makati, Manila, Pasig and Marikina. This includes provinces such as Pangasinan, Bulacan, Cavite and Rizal. My family and I were situated far from the listed cities and were watching the television for updates. We watched helplessly to see how our fellowmen who from suffered the calamity. We cannot help but pray for those trapped inside their houses. Some were already on the rooftop waiting for rescue. And some were already swept away by the strong current that struck Marikina, San Mateo, Pasig and Pangasinan. I almost cried to see a footage of people roughly around 10 or more on top of what seems to be a raft. It was swept away beneath a bridge. People on top of the bridge threw ropes to rescue them however the current was so strong nobody was able to grasp it. The following day a six year old girl and a teenager was found dead underneath that bridge. Rescue and retrival began. The Philippines is now grieving for its lost and is trying to help each other out. Many institution has began donating relief goods to the affected area. I want to help out. So my family and I donated took out our old clothes and blankets to donate. Some donated money and kind. Some even volunteered for repackaging the goods and offered their vechiles for deliviries. I wish we could do more but this is the only thing we can offer. If you were to experience this what would you do to help out?