The death toll from one of the strongest typhoons on record has risen above 5,000, with more than 1,600 still missing as recovery efforts continue in the Philippines.
The Philippine islands were battered two weeks ago by fierce winds and tsunami-like storm surges from Typhoon Haiyan (called Yolanda by locals).
Here are some of the organizations who are helping with disaster relief.
UNITED NATIONS WORLD FOOD PROGRAMME
The United Nations World Food Programme has allocated $2 million for the disaster response and officials joined an assessment mission to survey damage in Leyte and Samar provinces. WFP plans to send more than 40 tons of high energy biscuits and work with the Filipino government to help with logistics and emergency communications systems. It asks for donations at www.wfpusa.org or by texting the word AID to 27722 to instantly donate $10.
UNICEF
UNICEF said its staff in the Philippines is being repositioned to help in relief efforts and 66 tons of emergency supplies are being sent from Copenhagen. The supplies include water purification systems, storage equipment and sanitation supplies. Donations can be made to UNICEF at unicef.org/support.
RED CROSS
The American Red Cross said it has deployed two people to assist with assessments in the Philippines and its family tracing services have been activated. You can support relief efforts by mailing a check to their local American Red Cross chapter, with "Philippines Typhoons and Flood" in the memo line. Go to redcross.org for local chapter information or redcross.org.ph to donate directly to the Philippine Red Cross.
CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES
Catholic Relief Services is accepting donations on its website, emergencies.crs.org, as it begins moving supplies and staff to respond to the typhoon.
WORLD VISION
World Vision said it is putting together resources to assist 1.2 million people, including food, hygiene kits, emergency shelter and protection. It asked for one-time donations to be made at worldvision.org.
AMERICAN JEWISH JOINT DISTRIBUTION COMMITTEE
The American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee has begun collecting donations for relief efforts. To contribute, go to www.jdc.org or call 212-687-6200.
MERCY CORPS
Mercy Corps said it has launched emergency response efforts to provide food, water, shelter and basic supplies to typhoon survivors. To contribute, go to www.mercycorps.org/typhoon or call (800) 292-3355.
AMERICARES
AmeriCares is preparing to deploy an emergency response team to the Philippines. To donate go to http://americares.org or call (800) 486-4357.
INTERNATIONAL RESCUE COMMITTEE
The International Rescue Committee has dispatched an emergency team to Manila and launched a $10 million appeal. The IRC will work to determine which of its areas of expertise -- from water and sanitation to education -- are most needed.
