By , Evan Dashevsky
Published September 25, 2017
No matter what state you live in, you can't help but be moved by the harrowing images out of Texas, where residents are grappling with the effects of Hurricane Harvey. It's a life-altering, community-erasing event, but the good news is, we can still help even if we're thousands of miles away from the Gulf Coast.
Various tech companies, such as the big telecommunication networks have erased or lowered fees in the affected areas. But many other tech companies and philanthropic institutions have partnered to make it easier than ever to help out—you can donate funds right from your phone via text or from any connected device online.
Listed below are some ways to donate to larger reputable organizations. There are of course many worthy local and national organizations worthy of support—far too many to list here. But that being said, tragedy can also bring out the scammers. The New York Times recommends checking with Charity Navigator's list of reputable Harvey-related charities or the FTC's tips for avoiding fraudsters before opening your wallet.
For more, check out PCMag's roundup of the Best Disaster Recovery-as-a-Service (DRaaS) Solutions.
This article originally appeared on PCMag.com.
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