I just don't get donating to the richest country in the world.

With my flameproof suit on ready for calls of 'racist', i put to you that SURELY the US government have the funds to look after their own citizens. I read that individuals displaced by the hurricane get $2000 on a debit card JUST by declaring that they were displaced by the hurricane, and they never have to pay the $2000 back. It's a gift. The poor people get it too.

Regardless, as with any post-disaster fundraising, be very wary of who you donate to, and make sure you get a reciept so that you can at least claim it off your income tax.

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