Relief Efforts (Subscribe)
Links
United Methodist Committee on Relief - Hurricane Relief
http://new.gbgm-umc.org/umcor/work/emergencies/ongoing/hurricane2005/
Summary of UMCOR's relief efforts for victims of Hurricane Katrina and Rita.
The Louisiana Disaster Recovery Foundation
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.
Storm Aid
http://www.clearchannel.com/stormaid/
Clear Channel's campaign to raise money for Hurricane Katrina relief efforts.
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]
NOLA Fund
Results reported. Relief fund for New Orleans residents left homeless by Hurricane Katrina.
KatrinaHealth
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.
Ink Well
Comic book artists auctioning off artwork to benefit victims of Hurricane Katrina. Results and thanks.
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.
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.
Hurricane Katrina
Web design and computer consultant provides her website to assist storm victims. Includes help with locating relatives, missing persons, and relief links.
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.
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.
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)
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.
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.
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.
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)