Along with others around the country, we have been
following the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina. Our thoughts and prayers go out
to those who are suffering under very difficult
circumstances.
Below are informative links that provide resources and donation
information.
American Bar Association
http://www.abanet.org/katrina
Assisting hurricane victims with insurance claims, home repair
contracts, wills and other documents, and related issues.
American Red Cross
http://redcross.org
Provides recent news regarding the disaster, the efforts of the
International Foundation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent,
opportunities to donate both monetarily and with supplies, or
Call: 1-800-HELP-NOW
Department of Homeland Security
http://www.dhs.gov/dhspublic/
Working with federal, state and local agencies through the Federal
Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Homeland Security continues to
coordinate disaster relief and life-saving efforts. Find information
about the Departments activities and relief efforts.
Federal Emergency Management Agency
http://www.fema.gov/press/2005/resources_katrina.shtm
Information about finding help, donate online, volunteer
opportunities.
Help Katrina Lawyers
http://www.helpkatrinalawyers.org
Resource site for affected lawyers includes consultants who are
volunteering their time for services such as data guidance, PC
resources and advice, remote access and software assistance, systems
repair and replacement advice.
Humane Society
Dispatching Disaster Animal Response Teams (DARTs) to rescue
animals and assist their caregivers.
Donation Link:
Click here.
MoveOn Hurricane Housing
Offer free
housing to hurricane evacuees
Safe List
CNN's Hurricane Safe Lisa - Add names of individuals who are
safe, read the list
Southern Baptist Disaster Relief Fund
http://www.namb.net/site/c.9qKILUOzEpH/b.224451/k.7BDB/Disaster_Relief_Homepage.htm
The Network for Good:
http://www.networkforgood.org/topics/animal_environ/hurricanes/
Provides quick access to various non-profit organizations providing
aid to victims. Includes organizations handling Emergency Response,
Food & Medicine, and those concentrating on helping children
The Salvation Army
http://www.salvationarmyusa.org
The Salvation Army is currently providing services to storm victims
and first responders in the Gulf Coast states. A $100 donation to
The Salvation Army will feed a family of four for two days, provide
two cases of drinking water and one household clean-up kit,
containing brooms, mops, buckets, and cleaning supplies.
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