I wish there were more I could do to help.
You and me both.
Does it make sense to write your congressman and ask what kind of aid we're sending our ally?
Also, you can be more effective helping out nearer to home if you're already trained, equipped and part of the team. Look into joining your local CERT at
https://www.citizencorps.gov/cert/ if you haven't already.
We are in the middle of a fiscal crisis and a hot topic in DC is whether the federal government will shut down over a budget impasse.
If you want to help, best to donate your own money directly to NZ organizations, such as the New Zealand Red Cross. Here's the link:
http://www.redcross.org.nz/cms_display.phpThe New Zealand Herald will probably also be linking to charitable organizations:
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/
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