Guest guest Posted September 1, 2005 Report Share Posted September 1, 2005 The Disaster Relief Informaiton regarding hurricane Katrina is from federal government sources and was sent to me by Universal Ministries, of which I am also a part. It is sent to you in case you have wanted to do something but wasn't sure where to start. This is very similar in its effects to the tsunami. See below for info on helping. Resources for Hurricane Katrina RECENT NEWS RELEASES President George W. Bush declared major disasters for impacted areas in Louisiana, Mississippi, Florida, and Alabama. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is actively managing federal assistance to these affected communities in an effort to expedite response efforts and save lives. The full resources of the federal government to bear in helping the residents in the impacted states with emergency needs and recovery support. HOW TO GET HELP Individuals in declared counties can register for disaster assistance with FEMA Register online on the FEMA Web site, www.fema.gov Register via telephone toll free at 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) Register using TTY 800-462-7585 Citizens affected need be mindful of instructions from state and local officials. HOW YOU CAN HELP HURRICANE KATRINA VICTIMS Voluntary organizations are seeking cash donations to assist victims of Hurricane Katrina in Gulf Coast states. Volunteers should not report directly to the affected areas unless directed by a voluntary agency. Self-dispatched volunteers can put themselves and others in harm's way and hamper rescue efforts. DONATE MONEY American Red Cross 1-800-HELP NOW (435-7669) English, 1-800-257-7575 Spanish Operation Blessing 1-800-436-6348 America's Second Harvest 1-800-344-8070 DONATE CASH TO AND VOLUNTEER Adventist Community Services 1-800-381-7171 Catholic Charities, USA 1-800-919-9338 Christian Disaster Response 941-956-5183 or 941-551-9554 Christian Reformed World Relief Committee 1-800-848-5818 Church World Service 1-800-297-1516 Convoy of Hope 417-823-8998 Lutheran Disaster Response 800-638-3522 Mennonite Disaster Service 717-859-2210 Nazarene Disaster Response 888-256-5886 Presbyterian Disaster Assistance 800-872-3283 Salvation Army 1-800-SAL-ARMY (725-2769) Southern Baptist Convention -- Disaster Relief 1-800-462-8657, ext. 6440 United Methodist Committee on Relief 1-800-554-8583 For further information: visit the for the National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (NVOAD). This list of organizations is provided by the National Organization of Voluntary Agencies Active in Disaster. Please email EST-DONATA if you are interested in having your organization added to the list. Please check with your tax advisor or the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for more information regarding the tax deductibility of your donation. The listing of or omission of an institution or organization on this Web site does not refer to programmatic capability nor does it confer any official status, approval, or endorsement of the institution or organization itself. This listing does not purport to be a listing of all organizations that are providing relief in the affected area. Additionally, there may be organizations providing relief in the affected area that are not accepting donations at this time. It is not the purpose of this Web site to make, or enable to be made, any representation to the public concerning the organizations listed. This listing is for informational purposes only. Any contributions you choose to make from links on this Web site are at your sole discretion. FEMA prepares the nation for all hazards and manages federal response and recovery efforts following any national incident. FEMA also initiates mitigation activities, trains first responders, works with state and local emergency managers, and manages the National Flood Insurance Program and the U.S. Fire Administration. FEMA became part of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security on March 1, 2003. RESOURCES U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: Hurricanes includes links with information on food and water safety. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency: Hurricanes Environmental and Health Issues United States Government Response to the Aftermath of Hurricane Katrina ***************** If any of you are involved in relief work with groups local to you, perhaps you could reply by describing what's happening from your area. .. Blessings, Aikya The Disaster Relief Informaiton regarding hurrican Katrina is from federal government sources and was sent to me by Universal Ministries, of which I am also a part. It is sent to you in case you have wanted to do something but wasn't sure where to start. This is very similar in its effects to the tsunami. See below for info on helping. Resources for Hurricane Katrina RECENT NEWS RELEASES President George W. Bush declared major disasters for impacted areas in Louisiana, Mississippi, Florida, and Alabama. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is actively managing federal assistance to these affected communities in an effort to expedite response efforts and save lives. The full resources of the federal government to bear in helping the residents in the impacted states with emergency needs and recovery support. HOW TO GET HELP Individuals in declared counties can register for disaster assistance with FEMA Register online on the FEMA Web site, www.fema.gov Register via telephone toll free at 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) Register using TTY 800-462-7585 Citizens affected need be mindful of instructions from state and local officials. HOW YOU CAN HELP HURRICANE KATRINA VICTIMS Voluntary organizations are seeking cash donations to assist victims of Hurricane Katrina in Gulf Coast states. Volunteers should not report directly to the affected areas unless directed by a voluntary agency. Self-dispatched volunteers can put themselves and others in harm's way and hamper rescue efforts. DONATE MONEY American Red Cross 1-800-HELP NOW (435-7669) English, 1-800-257-7575 Spanish Operation Blessing 1-800-436-6348 America's Second Harvest 1-800-344-8070 DONATE CASH TO AND VOLUNTEER Adventist Community Services 1-800-381-7171 Catholic Charities, USA 1-800-919-9338 Christian Disaster Response 941-956-5183 or 941-551-9554 Christian Reformed World Relief Committee 1-800-848-5818 Church World Service 1-800-297-1516 Convoy of Hope 417-823-8998 Lutheran Disaster Response 800-638-3522 Mennonite Disaster Service 717-859-2210 Nazarene Disaster Response 888-256-5886 Presbyterian Disaster Assistance 800-872-3283 Salvation Army 1-800-SAL-ARMY (725-2769) Southern Baptist Convention -- Disaster Relief 1-800-462-8657, ext. 6440 United Methodist Committee on Relief 1-800-554-8583 For further information: visit the for the National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (NVOAD). This list of organizations is provided by the National Organization of Voluntary Agencies Active in Disaster. Please email EST-DONATA if you are interested in having your organization added to the list. Please check with your tax advisor or the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for more information regarding the tax deductibility of your donation. The listing of or omission of an institution or organization on this Web site does not refer to programmatic capability nor does it confer any official status, approval, or endorsement of the institution or organization itself. This listing does not purport to be a listing of all organizations that are providing relief in the affected area. Additionally, there may be organizations providing relief in the affected area that are not accepting donations at this time. It is not the purpose of this Web site to make, or enable to be made, any representation to the public concerning the organizations listed. This listing is for informational purposes only. Any contributions you choose to make from links on this Web site are at your sole discretion. FEMA prepares the nation for all hazards and manages federal response and recovery efforts following any national incident. FEMA also initiates mitigation activities, trains first responders, works with state and local emergency managers, and manages the National Flood Insurance Program and the U.S. Fire Administration. FEMA became part of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security on March 1, 2003. RESOURCES U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: Hurricanes includes links with information on food and water safety. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency: Hurricanes Environmental and Health Issues United States Government Response to the Aftermath of Hurricane Katrina ***************** If any of you are involved in relief work with groups local to you, perhaps you could reply by describing what's happening from your area. Also, get back to me with ideas on how the prisoners can help. I'm thinking of an art sale where they donate art and it's sold to raise money for Katrina victims. I'll check with Dayamrita whether that could be portraits of Amma. He'll have to check the copywright issues and approve the art being sold via the bookstore and Amma's books. Blessings, Aikya ***************************** CIRCLE OF LOVE Aikya Param, Coordinator Do you know anyone who would benefit from letters of encuragement, uplift and inspiration? Please send their names and contact information. CIRCLE OF LOVE INSIDE Aikya Param, Coordinator Touching the hearts and lives of brothers and sisters who are incarcerated by sharing Amma, her mission of unconditional love and service, as well as our own love and support for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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