But young children with high fevers and elderly people with multiple illnesses should be evaluated in the ER or a doctor's office.

The whole thing is compounded by the holidays — with doctors' offices closed, staffs short, and travelers and snowbirds here now.

[FEMA got] people who needed critical care ... Children all the way to the elderly.

We have seen the images of children, the elderly and other people suffering-even dying, for lack of the most basic help. Surely in the wealthiest country on earth, we can find a way to get basic necessities like water to those in need, and get them to safety quickly, if there is really a will from our nation and government.

The truth is, the people who are going to be affected the most are frail, are children, are the elderly and (with) this organization, the money goes directly to health care and helping these people and getting them well. They suffer psychological trauma as well, there's so many things. This is a great, great charity if you're looking for something to donate to.

Children and the elderly make over 50% of the people who receive food from food banks.