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Azriel
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08-01-2000

Wednesday, August 31, 2005 - 8:03 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Azriel a private message Print Post    
I hope they have plenty of mental health workers there to help them. I know these poor people are going to need it. They have been through more hell than we can probably imagine.

In the Astrodome they will have access to TV's radios and phones. They won't be cut-off without a clue like they are right now.

Reader234
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08-13-2000

Wednesday, August 31, 2005 - 9:04 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Reader234 a private message Print Post    
I also was thinking the boxes could be used for staging areas, medical resources, food etc... and TV lounges,

I agree with Coco, you could set up a tent city on the field!!

Lkunkel
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10-29-2003

Wednesday, August 31, 2005 - 9:13 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lkunkel a private message Print Post    
Harrah's Casino is giving NO employees 90 days worth of pay to help in the interim.

I'm seeing a lot of businesses coming through with aid; I haven't seen any other countries though.

Max
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08-12-2000

Wednesday, August 31, 2005 - 9:14 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Max a private message Print Post    
Hooray for Texas! t Glad they are stepping up to help as much as possble.

to President Bush for finally "cutting his vacation short" to head back to the White House and deal with this disaster.

Max
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08-12-2000

Wednesday, August 31, 2005 - 9:21 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Max a private message Print Post    
Carnivale Cruise lines has announced plans to work with the government to see about moving a ship there to house people on the coast. That's a creative idea. Wonder how many problems the government will put in their way?

Texannie
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07-16-2001

Wednesday, August 31, 2005 - 9:34 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Texannie a private message Print Post    
So many churches, business ect are mobilizing to help those being sent to the Astrodome or in hotels here. I am really so proud of my city!

http://www.chron.com/cs/CDA/ssistory.mpl/topstory2/3332869

http://www.chron.com/cs/CDA/ssistory.mpl/nation/3332402

http://www.chron.com/cs/CDA/ssistory.mpl/nb/katy/news/3332506

Max
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08-12-2000

Wednesday, August 31, 2005 - 9:47 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Max a private message Print Post    
Jewels, I sent you a PM. If there's something I can do to help your DH's cousin's family (that's a mouthful!) when the get to Oregon, please let me know. I'm in Hillsboro. :-)

Cinnamongirl
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01-10-2001

Wednesday, August 31, 2005 - 9:48 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Cinnamongirl a private message Print Post    
I haven't seen any other countries though.


It takes time, thats the problem. Lots of countries helped after 9/11 and I don't doubt for a minute the same will happen here. I know the Canadian Red Cross and Salvation Army are taking donations and many Emergency Response Teams are already on the way.

Not1worry
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07-30-2002

Wednesday, August 31, 2005 - 10:13 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Not1worry a private message Print Post    
We have found out that my cousin, his wife, and a neighbor are in a shelter in a church in Thibodaux, La. We were all set to hop in the van and go get them, but the Red Cross said no civilians would be let into the area. All we can do is wait to find out where they'll be moved. They can't call their families who have left the area, since something about the cell phones being based out of La. means they don't work. So my cousin has to call a relative in OH, then they call me. We are in GA and are the closest to get them, whenever that may be. They are those people who have nothing more than the clothes they are wearing.

Reader234
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08-13-2000

Wednesday, August 31, 2005 - 10:27 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Reader234 a private message Print Post    
Not1worry, I hope it all works out soon for you and your families!!

CNN mentioned their website : Send an e-mail to hurricanevictims@cnn.com to tell loved ones that you're OK, or to report someone who is missing.

Please include the following information: Your name, age, city, state and neighborhood.



I just wonder how many victims have access to computers?? Today a reporter was asking a mayor of a very small town what he thought of the looting going on, but he said "we've all seen the photos, pictures of looting..." the mayor replied "no, I havent seen anything, no electriciy"!!

*duh moments

Reader234
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08-13-2000

Wednesday, August 31, 2005 - 11:45 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Reader234 a private message Print Post    
The ambulance ceo of acadian service, largest in LA is talking on CNN, it is a scary report - he is telling horror stories of ambulances being turned over, having generators stolen off of trucks, of Nurses calling begging them to take the patients somewhere safe!! He is asking for prayers, saying he has a congressman in his office calling asking for military help, when it gets dark tonight, it will not be safe in NO, (paraphrasing from the CNN talk)

He asked for prayers, and I am. CNN broadcast the different heads or secretary of state (? sorry cant find the right word there!) that were telling of what government help was on the way, the airport is open, tarps, water, ice... they stressed that it would be under local control, unless things changed.

The President flew on Airforce 1 over the area for 35 minutes, and is preparing to address the country tonight at 5 EST

Reader234
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08-13-2000

Wednesday, August 31, 2005 - 11:47 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Reader234 a private message Print Post    
oh the CEO stressed that the Guard was working on search and rescue efforts, that more help is needed for evacuating...

Reader234
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08-13-2000

Wednesday, August 31, 2005 - 11:55 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Reader234 a private message Print Post    
They keep talking about the chaos and the looters, but I think they are missing the fact, there is no where to take the offenders to!

or am I wrong?

Marysafan
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08-07-2000

Wednesday, August 31, 2005 - 12:17 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Marysafan a private message Print Post    
My daughter just talked to her company headquarters. They have a marketing team based in New Orleans. All were able to evacuate, but are pretty sure that they have lost everything.

The company is keeping them on salary, and offering to relocate them to another market. My daughter said she was so glad to know that she worked for a good company.

Faerygdds
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08-29-2000

Wednesday, August 31, 2005 - 12:52 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Faerygdds a private message Print Post    
{{Mary}}

Your daughter is SO lucky! I always hear the term "we lost everything" and I always think the same thing... they have their lives and they have their families... however, in this case, materially... they have lost EVERYTHING!

It's so heartbreaking!

Everyone in NO has my thoughts and prayers...

... so sad...

Tishala
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08-01-2000

Wednesday, August 31, 2005 - 2:11 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Tishala a private message Print Post    
Couple things....Andrea Mitchell said on MSNBC that many foreign countries--NATO, Germany, France, Great Britain, Russia--have offered aid to LA, MS, and AL in addition to the aid already promised by Venezuelan Pres. Hugo Chavez. Germany and Belgium recently had very bad flooding, so this is very generous of them. I will also note without comment that our federal government has not accepted said aid.

Here in Southern California, lots of organizations have set up drives for the victims of the hurricane. Most prominent is probably KABC television and radio, both of whom are working with the Red Cross. Allegedly Streisand has already donated a "substantial sum," but that's prolly cause she has a new CD coming out soon.

Ophiliasgrandma
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09-04-2001

Wednesday, August 31, 2005 - 2:30 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ophiliasgrandma a private message Print Post    
Let's hope it's from her heart, just the way it would be from ours had we the funds to make a large donation.

Ginger1218
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08-31-2001

Wednesday, August 31, 2005 - 2:40 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ginger1218 a private message Print Post    
My firm is collecting donations for the Red Cross and they are matching what we donate.

Emeraldfire
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03-05-2003

Wednesday, August 31, 2005 - 2:43 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Emeraldfire a private message Print Post    
I work at a University in Southwest Louisiana. Even though we were not touched by the hurricane our phone system has been compromised and only about 25% of our long distance calls are getting out. Yesterday our fuel prices jumped by 45 cents per gallon. Today we tried to do a fuel bid and were told they shut down the pipeline and so some of our fuel vendors can't even get fuel.

We have been taking in special-needs evacuees on campus. Our local civic center has been taking in people from New Orleans and the surrounding areas and our Coliseum was opened today for some of the overflow evacuees from other areas. It is absolutely heart-breaking to watch the news and hear the stories from the people who have absolutely nothing to go home to when they can actually leave.

I work as a purchasing agent and was told by the home office of one of my favorite vendors, Kesslers Team Sports, that the branch in Mississippi (they were in Gulfport)no longer exists and they haven't heard from any of the people. I deal with other vendors in New Orleans who I have established friendships with who are now gone. We all have friends or relatives in NO and for those who can't find their relatives it is a nightmare. It is so hard to grasp the magnitude of the situation.

Some of the people from NO in our area have said they are enrolling their children in our schools and are going to look for jobs here while they wait.

I pray for these people and I'm amazed at their strength because I do not know if I could be so strong in a similar situation.


Native_texan
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08-24-2004

Wednesday, August 31, 2005 - 2:53 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Native_texan a private message Print Post    
I doubt the people who have lost everything they own and have absolutely no idea when they will be able to start rebuilding really care right now why a person would be donating money, time or anything else. I only wish I were in the position, financial or otherwise, to give more.

Twiggyish
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08-14-2000

Wednesday, August 31, 2005 - 2:53 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Twiggyish a private message Print Post    
You are strong ((Emerald)).

I wanted to put another plug in for the Red Cross. They TRULY help.

Nickovtyme
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07-29-2004

Wednesday, August 31, 2005 - 2:54 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Nickovtyme a private message Print Post    
All over Little Rock and where I live, there are collection sites set up. This morning one of the local DJ's started rally cry to help the victims and the next thing you know....people are giving all over the place. He, with help, loaded 15 pick up trucks with pallates of bottled water and head as far into that area as he could.

Its really makes you proud to see everybody in this area to step up and help.

In case there is an evacuee reading this and are local to the Little Rock Area...here is a link to some places where you can get a bite to eat or if you need a place to stay.

http://www.kabzfm.com/1037thebuzz/list05.htm

Tishala
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08-01-2000

Wednesday, August 31, 2005 - 3:07 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Tishala a private message Print Post    
NBC UNIVERSAL ANNOUNCES “A CONCERT FOR HURRICANE RELIEF” - BENEFIT TELETHON TO AID VICTIMS OF HURRICANE KATRINA

In response to the hurricane tragedy, NBC Universal Television Group will air a live benefit special, "A Concert For Hurricane Relief," in high-definition on NBC, MSNBC and CNBC on Friday, September 2, 2005 at 8:00pm (ET), it was announced today by NBC Universal.

The hour-long, music and celebrity driven broadcast will air live to the East Coast, tape delayed on the West. The telethon, hosted by NBC's Matt Lauer, will be broadcast entirely from the New York studios of NBC located in 30 Rockefeller Plaza. The special will feature performances by artists with ties to the affected areas, including Tim McGraw, Harry Connick, Jr. and Wynton Marsalis as well as an appearance by Leonardo DiCaprio, among others.

All viewers will be encouraged to donate to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund in support of hurricane relief through its website and donation hotline (www.redcross.org or 1-800-HELP NOW). The humanitarian needs from this catastrophic hurricane are immense and will continue to emerge over the next weeks, months and even years. The American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund enables the Red Cross to provide shelter, food, counseling, and other assistance to those in need for this disaster and other disasters across the country each year.

As the full extent of Hurricane Katrina's devastation is revealed, the task ahead challenges the capacity of any one organization to respond. To meet the needs of the thousands of Americans facing loss, the American Red Cross will work shoulder-to-shoulder with its partners in the federal government and the non-profit community to provide essential support.

Further details will be announced shortly. link

Texannie
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07-16-2001

Wednesday, August 31, 2005 - 3:13 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Texannie a private message Print Post    
Good for NBC!! That's a busy weekend for them too, the MD Telethon happens too.

Texannie
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07-16-2001

Wednesday, August 31, 2005 - 3:14 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Texannie a private message Print Post    
My church served over 300 lunches today. They are going to continue to serve till Monday. Tomorrow they are expecting to serve 500 and think the numbers will rise now that the word as gotten out.
I am so proud of my store. Not only did they give me coffee to donate. They gave me 4 full bags of sandwiches and pastries! They are going to do this every day!