What to say?

I feel the need to write about the horrible happenings of the last few days, Its hard to think about much else when its basically happening in your own backyard. I had a little cry at the news last night, I feel so helpless. What can I do? I can give blood and money but I feel like I should be out there offering some sort of practical support.
I got an email last night telling me that a friends mum lost her house and pets. Another person told me the story about someone losing their house on their wedding day. Its all just too much to fathom and what makes things even worse is the fact most of the fires were deliberately lit. I feel lucky and at the same time a little guilty for having it all when some people have lost it all.