Many residents and visitors to New York and elsewhere on the East Coast were still struggling to get necessities such as fresh water, food, clothing, and even housing days after Hurricane Sandy made landfall with a vengeance.

As of Saturday, the death toll was over 100, including 48 in New York and 24 in New Jersey.  Sadly, officials feared that the number of deaths would continue to climb.

In disasters such as this one, people who are not directly affected often seek ways to help victims get back on their feet. If you would like to help, the following organizations can use your donations:

• The Red Cross –—  Provides food, shelter, emotional support and other assistance.
• New York Blood Center — Needs to replenish blood supplies after the storm forced the cancelation of more than 100 blood drives.
• Salvation Army — Provides food through dozens of mobile feeding units. Also provides shelter at long-standing shelters.
• Feeding America — Distributes emergency food, water and supplies to victims.
• Americares — Provides medicine and other supplies to victims.
• WorldVision — Distributes blankets, clothing and emergency food to families and children.
• Save the Children — Provides relief to families and children.
• Samaritan’s Purse — Seeks volunteers to help victims of Hurricane Sandy.

The New York and New Jersey accident attorneys at Ginarte Gonzalez & Winograd urge everyone in the  Tri-State area to use extreme caution while the clean-up and relief efforts continue. Often the aftermath of natural disasters such as Hurricane Sandy produces secondary accidents and fatalities, as people attempt to get their lives and communities back in order.

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