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Post by housemouse on Sept 1, 2005 21:11:31 GMT -5
Hurricane Katrina
« Thread Started on Today at 10:03pm by mlm»
Like many of you, I have been watching the heartbreaking coverage of the events in New Orleans and on the Gulf Coast in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. I felt our little community needed a place to acknowledge this immense human tragedy. If any of you wish to post your thoughts about these events or your suggestions about things we can do to help, this is the thread to do it. Knowing the quality of the people in this community, I am sure our thoughts and prayers are with those who are suffering in the wake of the storm.
Sorry for not being able to move this with mlm's name and avatar, I haven't figured out how to do that yet, but here it is.
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Post by rducasey on Sept 1, 2005 21:26:39 GMT -5
This is an incredible tragedy. My heart goes out to all those poor people in LA. I can't even imagine their heartache and fear. I just pray that our nation can respond to this awful situation swiftly and effectively. But we know it is going to take many many months before things are back to normal. Or if that is even possible. These people need our help now. I know everyone feels helpless and wants to help- just as they did overwhelmingly on 9/11. Contributing to relief efforts I guess is all we can do at this time. If there is something that we on this board can do, I would be happy to be involved.
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Post by dogma on Sept 1, 2005 22:56:39 GMT -5
Network for Good :: Hurricane Relief Efforts and Preparedness
you can hilite this and paste,, or just search under: network for good
and it will bring up several links,, the first one being katrina
i was considering donating to two organizations in that site,,, one for animals,, and one for humans,, haven't looked into them in detail yet,, but i was planning on donating the equivalent of a nice dinner for two at a nice restaurant,, and d/h and i will have sandwiches those nites
it just angers me and frustrates me that so much time has elapsed,, a group of people at the hosp i work w/ are on the DMAT team,, left two days ago for there,, i would love to volunteer for that,, but w/ my list of physical conditions,, lack of food, water,,sleep, etc isn't that good for a diabetic w/ arthritis and fibromyalgia,, ya know?
this is just so distressing,, people in houston are "adopting" families,, and taking care of them
too bad we can't do someting like that in this part of the country
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Post by doobrah on Sept 2, 2005 4:45:03 GMT -5
Our hospital has a group of 84 doctors & nurses flying down to Pensacola today to join up with a ship that will provide medical relief. That's why I'm on so early today -- media are coming to cover their departure.
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Post by Katryna on Sept 2, 2005 4:49:24 GMT -5
Network for Good :: Hurricane Relief Efforts and Preparedness you can hilite this and paste,, or just search under: network for good and it will bring up several links,, the first one being katrina i was considering donating to two organizations in that site,,, one for animals,, and one for humans,, haven't looked into them in detail yet,, but i was planning on donating the equivalent of a nice dinner for two at a nice restaurant,, and d/h and i will have sandwiches those nites it just angers me and frustrates me that so much time has elapsed,, a group of people at the hosp i work w/ are on the DMAT team,, left two days ago for there,, i would love to volunteer for that,, but w/ my list of physical conditions,, lack of food, water,,sleep, etc isn't that good for a diabetic w/ arthritis and fibromyalgia,, ya know? this is just so distressing,, people in houston are "adopting" families,, and taking care of them too bad we can't do someting like that in this part of the country I understand that people anywhere in the country can offer to take Katrina Refugees into their homes. Check out this web site: www.hurricanehousing.org/It was in an article on Yahoo yesterday. |
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Post by mlm828 on Sept 2, 2005 15:00:07 GMT -5
It's really difficult to watch what's going on and feel unable to do anything to help. But for those of us who don't have search-and-rescue training or other relevant skills, the best way to help is to donate as much as we can to the charity or relief organization of our choice. This is the most comprehensive list I've seen of organizations which are accepting donations for the relief effort: forums.ebay.com/db2/thread.jspa?threadID=2000022211&tstart=0&mod=1125680044629 |
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Post by housemouse on Sept 2, 2005 15:42:30 GMT -5
That is a fabulous list, thanks for posting the link.
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Post by hoosier on Sept 2, 2005 17:33:09 GMT -5
I have a cousin who lives in northern Alabama who came through it OK but no one heard from them until that evening so we were getting worried. I live in Indiana and Task Force 1, a search and rescue unit went earlier this week and now another rescue unit is on the way plus National Guard and Red Cross people. Eli Lilly Company has sent a plane with all sorts of medical supplies. Hopefully this will soon be under control and some order restored to New Orleans so people can get the help they need.
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Post by housemouse on Sept 2, 2005 19:25:23 GMT -5
The coverage in the LA Times has been just devastating. The stories coming out of the Superdome are just heart wrenching. I can't stand it. The Times has started a relief fund along with its parent company Tribune, they also printed a complete list of charities accepting donations. I also heard that Louisiana is now asking anyone who has a bus to come down and help evacuate people, the roads are open again.
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Post by Duchess of Lashes on Sept 2, 2005 19:25:29 GMT -5
I am especially saddened by what is taking place in New Orleans, having worked for 8+ years for who I would consider one of it's finest citizens. Our children were born within a year of each other and although our working relationship parted ways 4 years ago, we have kept in close contact and up-to-date, until last week. There is nothing I can do, at this point, to determine whether he and his family have come through this storm or whether, like hundreds and possibly thousands of others, he is a statistic that has yet to be counted. I know his neighborhood is currently underwater, as are many other neighborhoods in that region. I hope he knows how many of us whose lives he touched with his generosity, his kind heart and his indominable spirit pray that we will have the pleasure of his company again. God Bless the Jordan family and God Bless everyone whose family has been affected by this tragedy.
LongLashes
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Post by housemouse on Sept 2, 2005 19:27:08 GMT -5
I am especially saddened by what is taking place in New Orleans, having worked for 8+ years for who I would consider one of it's finest citizens. Our children were born within a year of each other and although our working relationship parted ways 4 years ago, we have kept in close contact and up-to-date, until last week. There is nothing I can do, at this point, to determine whether he and his family have come through this storm or whether, like hundreds and possibly thousands of others, he is a statistic that has yet to be counted. I know his neighborhood is currently underwater, as are many other neighborhoods in that region. I hope he knows how many of us whose lives he touched with his generosity, his kind heart and his indominable spirit pray that we will have the pleasure of his company again. God Bless the Jordan family and God Bless everyone whose family has been affected by this tragedy. LongLashes Your post made me tear up LongLashes, I hope he and his family are safe. |
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Post by maggiethecat on Sept 3, 2005 16:06:26 GMT -5
We can't stop watching, we can't turn away, and I keep thinking it's the least we can do, to keep watching. And donate.
Southerners are tough (Alabama, Tennessee, and Georgia on one side of my family). It's worth remembering.
Best moment of the benefit concert last night on NBC? Wynton Marsalis and Harry Connick's rendition of "Do You Know What It Means, To Miss New Orleans?" They do.
After almost a week, it's still too much to comprehend. You just can't wrap your brain around the immensity of the suffering.
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Post by doobrah on Sept 6, 2005 8:32:37 GMT -5
Oprah is down in New Orleans and will be doing shows there today (Sept 6) & tomorrow in Mississippi. She's not one to mince words, so it should be very interesting to see her perspective.
And I know I've mentioned Keith Olbermann before, but he really outdid himself last night. He's sorta news, but he does editorialize. MSNBC, weekdays at 8 pm.
And Bill Maher's show, "Real Time", on HBO this week is outstanding. Go Bill!
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Post by dogma on Sept 6, 2005 12:16:37 GMT -5
guys,, most of you know that i am quite the passionate animal lover,
well,, carl will have an announcement tonite on the chat
i have to work,, so i wil try to sign in later,, after 11:30,
this is quite exciting news,, so let carl tell you later,,
ciao,, dogma
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Post by housemouse on Sept 6, 2005 17:23:20 GMT -5
Longlashes, have you heard anything? Doobrah, I watched some of Oprah today (I couldn't watch with the kids in the room) and I have the rest on TIVO. It is worse down there than we even imagined. The guy my sister teaches with was born and raised in New Orleans, and his entire family was there. Every one of them is moving in with him. He is calling everyone he knows to see if anyone has room for his relatives.
I feel so helpless. I sent money and everything, but I feel like there has to be something more I can do. With three little guys there is really no way I can take anyone in. I wonder if there is an adopt-a-family or some other program where we can help people get back on their feet. I was also thinking it might be good to hook some of these children up with children who went through 9/11, you know like mentors. I am just thinking out loud, this is so horrifying.
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