How to make sure your donation will do the most good for earthquake survivors

Earthquake survivors gather at a diaper distribution in Hatay, Turkey, on Feb. 7, a day after a 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck the country's southeast. (Bulent Kilic/AFP via Getty Images)

The devastating scope of death and destruction caused by the 7.8 magnitude earthquake that struck southern Turkey and northern Syria on Feb. 6 continues to unfold. And people around the world are eager to help. How do you ensure that your donations will make the most difference?

These are the guidelines suggested by three experts in humanitarian aid.