The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) blogged today that it continues to send help as the situation in Haiti develops and the extent of the devastation is more fully realized.

"The United States Coast Guard has deployed four cutters - the Forward, Mohawk, Valiant and Tahoma - to Haiti to render assistance. They are joined by two C-130 Hercules fixed wing aircraft conducting over flights and patrols, and two Coast Guard helicopters are forward deployed in the area to provide rescue or other assistance. The Coast Guard and FEMA remain in close contact with the Department of Defense, the Department of State, and the U.S. Agency for International Development (the U.S. entity tasked with coordinating U.S. efforts), as the situation develops. We'll keep you updated on the operational details as we have them," DHS says.

The White House has set up the following site for individuals who wish to donate money, goods, and services to the relief effort, and to get information on the entire federal response to this unspeakable disaster.

http://www.whitehouse.gov/haitiearthquake

You can also visit usaid.gov, the lead federal agency coordinating the relief efforts, for updates.