How Can We Help as Japan Battles Nuclear Emergency, Rising Death Toll and Massive Damage?

The 8.9-magnitude earthquake that rocked Japan and triggered a ferocious tsunami has left people in Japan's northeastern coastal towns struggling with limited resources and dealing with incomprehensible damage.

The official death toll from the massive earthquake and tsunami that struck northeastern Japan was raised to 3,676 Wednesday, but with 8,000 people still missing, it is expected climb above 10,000, according to CNN.

Now fears mount as Japan battles a nuclear emergency.

If you are wondering how you can help victims of the earthquake and tsunami, here are some ideas:

The Red Cross is organizing efforts to help. You can donate to the effort by visiting the Red Cross's donation Web site or by texting REDCROSS to 90999, which will in turn donate $10, according to a Huffington Post article.

Save the Children, the world's leading independent organization for children, released a statement that the organization is "mobilizing its global resources to respond to the needs of children and families affected by the earthquake and its aftermath, and an international emergency team has been dispatched to assist staff in Japan." Those looking to donate to that effort can visit Save the Children's donation page.

Global Giving has set up a fundraising effort that has raised thousands of dollars so far and "will disburse funds to organizations providing relief and emergency services to victims of the earthquake and tsunami," according to the Global Giving donor Web site. Donors can choose to give a one-time or recurring donation of between $25 and $1,000.

The Google Person Finder has been set up for those looking to locate loved ones in Japan.