made landfall in Jamaica on Tuesday as a devastating Category 5 storm, tied for the in history.

While the extent of the destruction is not yet known, relief organizations are already mobilizing to help across the Caribbean. As is typical in disasters, nonprofit groups told The Associated Press that cash is the best way to help, since unsolicited goods donations can overwhelm already strained systems. Experts recommend using sites like Charity Navigator or the Better Business Bureau's Wise Giving Alliance to check out unfamiliar charities before donating.

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