Giving to victims in disaster zones

There are many options charitable organizations receiving gifts to help those affected by the recent earthquake in México and hurricane-slammed Puerto Rico and in our own United States. 

local efforts to raise funds for victims in puerto rico

Whereas one needs to to one's own research to see how to best help with monetary donations, here are PBS's recommendations for orgs working in México and Puerto Rico:

helping victims in Puerto Rico

helping victims in Mexico