As today’s Post notes, many in the D.C. area have been personally affected by the deadly tsunami that struck Indonesia, Sri Lanka, India, and Thailand this past weekend. DCist is at a loss for words. The disaster struck some of the poorest regions of the world, and we encourage all of our readers to do what they can to send some help to the region. The Sri Lankan Association of Washington D.C. provides an opportunity to send aid to the island nation, while the embassies of India and Thailand offer the same for their respective nations. The Embassy of Indonesia asks for supplies to aid the troubled Aceh region, hardest hit by the deadly wave. Donations can also be made via the International Red Cross.

For a complete rundown on tsunami developments as well as other ways to help, visit The South-East Asia Earthquake and Tsunami help blog. Other aid opportunities can be found here.