September 2005 Special eNewsletter
Helping the Survivors of
Hurricane Katrina
A chance to be of service:
It seems such
a short time ago that I was sitting in America feeling shocked and
horrified as I
watched the Tsunami disaster in S.E. Asia, an area I spend months
each year. Now I am in Indonesia watching another horrific tragedy
in my own country.
Obviously the survivors of this disaster need many things. In the
short term their needs are basic. Items like food, water, clothing,
and shelter are the most needed, and appreciated. Then there are
those intangibles like a smile, an arm around the shoulder, or
simply someone to listen.
There is always something one can do. And as
always, a disaster seems to unite us as we turn outward, and for a
short time are reminded of just how insignificant most of our
worries are. And how fragile life really is.
There are many organizations that are set up to deal with this
situations. Below are just a few should you wish to explore this
further.
Updated/Expanded list of where to send
donations & seek assistance:
-- CNN.com has been posting
the names of those who wish to let loved ones know they are all
right after the storm. If you were in Katrina’s path and want to
post your name here, please send an e-mail to the Hurricane Victims
Desk: hurricanevictims@cnn.comFor each person you are reporting
for the list, CNN asks that you include first and last name, age,
hometown, state and a brief message. You may also include a phone
number or e-mail address where those on the list may be reached. The
list will be updated regularly.
WHERE TO SEND
DONATIONS & WHERE TO FIND UPDATED INFORMATION:
ALABAMA EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY:
5898 County Rd 41, PO Drawer 2160
Clanton AL 35046-2160
205-280-2200 phone
205-280-2495 fax
ALABAMA GOVERNOR’S EMERGENCY RELIEF
FUND:
AMERICAN RED CROSS:
The American Red Cross has mobilized thousands of volunteers to
respond in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. For shelter
information in Louisiana, call 800-469-4828.
AMERICAN RED CROSS DONATIONS ONLINE:
Contributions to the Disaster Relief
Fund may be sent to your local American Red Cross chapter or to:
American Red Cross National Headquarters 2025 E St NW Washington DC
20006 202-303-4498 phone To make a donation: 800-HELP-NOW
(800-435-7669)
AMERICA'S SECOND HARVEST:
Providing food to victims.
35 E Wacker Dr Ste 2000
Chicago IL 60601
800-771-2303 ext 232 phone
312-263-5626 fax
agonzalez3@secondharvest.org
CITIZEN CORPS:
DISASTER RELIEF ORGANIZATIONS:
DONATIONS LIST FOR YOUR FAVORITE
CHARITY OR RELIEF ORGANIZATION:
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT STATE OFFICES &
AGENCIES:
EMERGENCY RESPONSE INFORMATION TO
EMERGENCY PERSONNEL:
EX-PRESIDENTS BUSH-CLINTON KATRINA
FUND:
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT INFORMATION
RESOURCES:
FEED THE CHILDREN:
FEMA CONTACTS:
Federal Emergency Management Agency
(FEMA)
FEMA EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT GUIDE FOR
BUSINESS & INDUSTRY:
A step-by-step approach to emergency
planning, response and recovery for companies of all sizes.
Sponsored by a Public-Private Partnership with FEMA.
FIRST RESPONDER & NATIONAL
PREPAREDNESS RESOURCES:
FLORIDA HURRICANE RELIEF FUND:
FOOD FOR THE HUNGRY:
HURRICANE KATRINA OFFICIAL
GOVERNMENT WEBSITE:
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
HURRICANE KATRINA SURVIVORS:
I AM OK WEBSITE POSTING FOR DISASTER
VICTIMS & RELATIVES:
LIFE FOR RELIEF & DEVELOPMENT
LOCATE MISSING RELATIVES & FRIENDS:
LOUISIANA DISASTER RECOVERY
FOUNDATION:
LOUISIANA HOMELAND SECURITY &
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS:
LOUISIANA OFFICE OF EMERGENCY
PREPAREDNESS
LOUISIANA STATE POLICE ROAD CLOSURE
HOTLINE:
800-469-4828 phone
MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
INTERNATIONAL:
MERCY CORPS
MISSING PERSONS WEBSITE POSTING:
Use this forum to post information
about people missing in New Orleans due to Hurricane Katrina.
MSNBC MISSING PERSONS WEBSITES:
NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE:
NATIONAL NEXT OF KIN REGISTRY:
NATIONAL VOLUNTARY ORGANIZATIONS
ACTIVE IN DISASTER INC:
PO Box 151973
Alexandria VA 22315-1973
NOLA.COM:
A New Orleans website web posting & news information resource, for
relatives trying to locate family members in this disaster.
NORTHWEST MEDICAL TEAMS:
OPERATION BLESSING INTL RELIEF:
Transporting food, water, cleaning kits & other emergency supplies.
977 Centerville Trnpke Virginia Beach VA 23463 757-226-3401 phone
757-226-3411 fax sue.hines@ob.org
OPERATION USA
RELIEF INTERNATIONAL
PLAN USA:
Assisting victims of Hurricane Katrina
Plan International Inc
155 PLAN WAY
WARWICK, RI 02886
SALVATION ARMY:
615 Slaters Ln
Alexandria VA 22313
703-684-5500 phone
703-684-3478 fax
NHQ_Information@USN.salvationarmy.org
SOCIETY OF ST VINCENT DE PAUL:
98-1247 Kaahumanu St #310C
Aiea HI 96701
808-487-1290 phone
808-247-4784 fax
svdphawaii@aol.com
TIPS ON HOW TO ASSIST THE DISASTER
VICTIMS:
USA FREEDOM CORPS:
US POSTAL SERVICE DELIVERY OF MAIL:
According to the Newsletter & Electronic Publishers Association,
Mail delivery has been curtailed to
the worst-hit areas of the hurricane-ravaged Gulf Coast states of
Louisiana and Mississippi. The US Postal Service has stopped
accepting any Standard Mail or Periodicals Mail addressed for
delivery to the following 3-digit ZIP Code ranges:
-- Louisiana: 700, 701, 704
-- Mississippi: 369, 393, 394, 395, 396
Express Mail to the following Zip Codes has also been suspended:
-- Gulfport, MS: 395
-- Hattiesburg, MS: 394
-- Houma, LA: 703
-- Mandeville, LA: 704
-- McComb, MS: 396
-- Meridian, MS: 369, 393
-- Mobile, AL: 365-366
-- New Orleans, LA: 700-701
NEPA says the Postal Service also is
not accepting drop shipments to ADC New Orleans 700-704, and has
suspended retail and delivery service for all offices in ZIP Codes
700, 701, 704 and parts of 703.
For daily reports on service to
specific ZIP Codes in the storm-damaged areas, visit the USPS
website; click on the "Hurricane Katrina Service Updates" button on
the right:
WATER MISSIONS INTERNATIONAL:
WHITE HOUSE HURRICANE RELIEF
--HurricaneHousing.org
is matching up thousands of refugees with people who are offering
space in their own homes.
--The American Red Cross,
Americares Foundation, and Operation USA are providing food,
shelter, medical aid, and counseling.
--Amurt, an international group of yogis and other volunteers
--The Noah’s Wish organization is rescuing pets that were left
behind.
--Habitat for Humanity will eventually help people rebuild homes.
Blessings,
Deb Bobier
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