I'm sure everyone is already well-aware of this horrible, disaster. I grew up where hurricanes, tornadoes, and tropical storms are a way-of-life... but this is mind-blowing, both in the damage and sheer number of people affected.
This isn't something the Northeast can handle on its own.
If you are able, please pitch in with a donation at a charity like:
http://www.redcross.org/ Or a blood donation: all the blood drives for that huge affected area had to be cancelled, so any blood donation is appreciated.
(Collecting items isn't quite so useful due to the logistics of disaster relief, but your local food bank or charity would really appreciate those items...)
aishuu, I hope you will post as soon as you are able.