The full extent of the damage caused by levee failures in southeastern Illinois is still unknown. Meanwhile, forecasters are expecting more heavy rains over the weekend. If you're outside of the flood zones and wondering what you can do, here are two ideas:

1) Send a check to the Wabash Valley Flood Relief Fund. The organization was brought to our attention by Capitol Fax yesterday and looks like a good way to make an immediate impact:

Wabash Valley Flood Relief Fund
c/o Farmers & Merchants Bank of Hutsonville
P.O. Box 277
Hutsonville, IL 62443

2) Consider donating blood. The Rockford Register-Star is reporting that blood drives throughout the Midwest have been canceled due to flooding. Hospitals in the region are getting less donor blood just when they may need more to help the injured. The Register-Star suggests that readers call 1-800-448-3543 or visit givebloodgivelife.org to make an appointment.