WICHITA, Kan. (KAKE) - "Prairie Creek has a special place in our hearts. We know people that are affected directly," said United Way volunteer Kim Daley.

When the Andover Tornado wreaked havoc on the town, most didn't know where to start. But exactly one week later, we're further along than anyone thought possible, and it's because of the thousands of people like Kim and Michael Daley volunteering to help – without even being asked.

"I want to help out. I like helping people who are in need. It's kind of like, just what our family does," said Michael.

But thousands of more people who can't physically volunteer still want to help. That's where things like making donations come in, but Denise Groene with the Better Business Bureau says not so fast.

"Anytime there's a natural disaster, we also tend to see nonprofits pop up. And while we all want to give, it's important to give wisely," said Groene.

So, how do you know if who you're donating to is legitimate?

Groene says there are several ways you can be sure.

"If you're going to donate to a nonprofit organization, make sure that they're established. Make sure they have the resources with boots on the ground to get items to those victims in a timely and efficient manner," said Groene. "GoFundMe, in particular, has a centralized hub just for Andover Tornado victims. So you can go to that hub through their website, and there you can find verified campaigns."

Groene says if you see a campaign on GoFundMe's verified list, that means the organizer went through a verification process to prove it's legitimate.

Kim says that even though there's lots of help around, if you need something, please reach out.

"I personally hope that anyone who needs any sort of help, be it with the insurance for losing vehicles, or their mental health, or their children's mental health after going through something traumatic, that they reach out and get the help that they need," said Kim.

Groene says when it comes to donations, your best bet is simply to ask questions first.