Comments | shadowcaptain: at the rate things were going, it was only a matter of time.

shadowcaptain

at the rate things were going, it was only a matter of time.

Aug 30, 2005 15:02

[update from wwltv: "efforts to stop the levee break at the 17th street canal have ended unsuccessfully and the water is expected to soon overwhelm the pumps in that area, allowing water to pour into the east bank of metairie and orleans to an expected height of 12-15 feet."]

[update: the governor is now saying the entire city needs to be ( Read more... )

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findingjuliet August 30 2005, 19:15:45 UTC

i'd be in that car with you :(

trying to get hold of my parents and see if that's possible...

vvalkyri August 30 2005, 19:52:21 UTC

:hugs:
Thank you for what you did today.

Reports are that they're asking people not to come down just yet...

silmaril August 30 2005, 20:48:21 UTC

I wouldn't know what to do---there's martial law in effect in some areas; where would you go to help? Where would they need help? Is there any place that is actually organizing such efforts?

I've donated, but if I could do anything physically I would...

vvalkyri August 30 2005, 20:57:09 UTC

Lifted [mostly] from jessicamelusine, For non-locals, your area may be looking for volunteers to go to LA/MI; if you have the time and the health, please check with your local Red Cross office.
Email from the local Red Cross:

We need volunteers to deploy immediately for a 3 week assignment who have no medical restrictions. If you meet these qualifications, please call me.

Dawn M. Matterness
Director of Disaster Services & WMAC
Alexandria Chapter ~ American Red Cross
703-299-2529
matternessd@usa.redcross.org

EDIT: Apparently, they ask about medication. They do not want to send you if you use SSRIs and other mood-altering meds or if you take meds that require refrigeration. They will most likely be sending volunteers for months, so there may be other chances after this first wave.

However, they are also looking for volunteers to work with the Response Center in Falls Church to distribute info about recovery and presumably help people out; talk to Sally Herfield at 703-206-6829.
I'm tempted to call, but I doubt that I could swing a three week ( ... )

findingjuliet August 30 2005, 20:57:27 UTC

Baton Rouge is headquarters for all relief efforts in LA. Don't know about MS or AL. But right now FEMA and Red Cross are organizing volunteers in Baton Rouge. I've been investigating b/c I want to be there too. You'd have to drive though as the airports are not open yet.