For the latest coverage of the typhoon, read our live updates. Typhoon Mangkhut, a powerful storm 550 miles wide, has pummeled the Philippines, and the full scope of the damage is not yet known. If you want to help those affected by the typhoon, we offer some guidance below, and a list of a few of the organizations involved in recovery efforts. Things to keep in mindSending money is almost always the most efficient way to help in a disaster, experts say. Otherwise, valuable time might be lost sorting through a mountain of donated goods that do not serve people’s immediate needs.

Source: New York Times September 15, 2018 14:37 UTC