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  Weather Phenomena: Hurricanes: Past Hurricanes: Hurricane Katrina: Relief Efforts

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The Louisiana Disaster Recovery Foundation

http://louisianahelp.org/

Established in order to help provide assistance to Louisiana citizens in need through a network of Louisiana charities, non-profit and governmental agencies. Reports results.

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Storm Aid

http://www.clearchannel.com/stormaid/

Clear Channel's campaign to raise money for Hurricane Katrina relief efforts.

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Scammers Hit Web in Katrina's Wake

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/9160668

Be wary. Internet opportunists are already trying to cash in on public sympathy for Katrina's victims. [Washington Post]

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NOLA Fund

http://www.nolafund.org/

Results reported. Relief fund for New Orleans residents left homeless by Hurricane Katrina.

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KatrinaHealth

http://katrinahealth.org/

Of historic interest. An online service to help individuals affected by Hurricane Katrina work with their health professionals to gain access to their own electronic prescription medication records.

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Ink Well

http://www.inkwellrelief.com/

Comic book artists auctioning off artwork to benefit victims of Hurricane Katrina. Results and thanks.

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Hurricane Katrina Recovery on USA.gov

http://www.usa.gov/Citizen/Topics/PublicSafety/Hurricane_Katrina_Recovery.shtml

Links to official information on US government relief efforts. Find out how to get help, locate loved ones, and get relief.

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Hurricane Katrina Pet Assistance Program

http://www.netpets.org/katrina.html

Includes information for both owners of stranded pets and those who wish to volunteer with helping to save the pets. Of historic interest.

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Hurricane Katrina

http://katrina.com/

Web design and computer consultant provides her website to assist storm victims. Includes help with locating relatives, missing persons, and relief links.

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FTC Offers New Guide to Giving Wisely

http://www.ftc.gov/opa/2005/09/katrina.htm

Here's how to help victims of Katrina. Avoid being scammed. How to be sure your contributions go where you intend.

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FEMA: Resources for Hurricane Katrina

http://www.fema.gov/hazard/hurricane/2005katrina/index.shtm

Includes instructions for evacuees, how to get and give help, and donations.

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Dubious Katrina Web Sites Increasing

http://us.cnn.com/2005/US/09/13/katrina.fraud/

Many web sites claiming to offer help to victims of Hurricane Katrina are suspicious. How to protect yourself. (CNN)

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Displaced Designer

http://www.displaceddesigner.com/

Resource for those in the creative industry displaced by the disaster in New Orleans and the Gulf States. How to get or give help as well as other resources.

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Common Ground Collective

http://www.commongroundrelief.org/

Mission is to provide short term relief for victims of hurricane disasters in the gulf coast region, and long term support in rebuilding the communities affected in New Orleans.

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CNN.com - Hurrican Katrina Help Center

http://www.cnn.com/SPECIALS/2005/katrina/help.center/

Links to websites and resources recommended by disaster officials. Note: Not all links are current.

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Austin Helping New Orleans

http://www.austinchronicle.com/news/2005-09-09/288989/

News summary of how Austin, Texas, helped New Orleans after Katrina. (The Austin Chronicle)

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