Cannot speak any higher of Red Cross when it comes to emergency logistics and know how.
If you are charitable, or looking for something to invest a tax deduction in , consider this.... help will be needed folks.
Red Cross Tasmanian Bushfires 2013 Appeal
http://www.redcross.org.au/tasmanian-bushfires-appeal-2013.aspx
or, your local may accept donations for this (?), and also think about giving them some blood that may save someones arse.
WB