Comments on: Katrina getting ready to slam NO

By: Sister Toldjah

Sister Toldjah — Thu, 01 Sep 2005 04:59:00 +0000

SCB: Don’t worry. The affected areas have about 75% of their National Guardsman at home (source: CNN two nights ago. I watched the broadcast). We also have NG troops in many other places overseas, some of which *I* would say were unnecessary. But it’s not an issue here at the moment. I just don’t want to make this morph into a discussion about Iraq. Mentioning the name “Iraq” is all it takes. I’d like to concentrate on the relief efforts if possible.

SE: Thanks for your thoughts and suggestions and welcome to the blog.

By: Search Engine

Search Engine — Thu, 01 Sep 2005 02:31:13 +0000

In the past, I have had my life uprooted from accidental fires (once an appartment fire caused me to become homeless without any possesions of my own), but I could not imagine my entire neighbourhood, city or even state destroyed and devastated.

I encourage everyone to volunteer (search & rescue workers, fire fighters, debris clearing, medical staff, engineers, etc) for or donate to a hurricane relief fund (the damage is tremendous and many homeless or missing) like UNICEF, American Red Cross (many wounded need blood donations, even volunteer nurses and doctors are needed) or the Salvation Army (find links on http://www.sparesomechange.com for homeless organizations near disaster areas), (make sure it is reputable organization)!

By: StemCellBabe

StemCellBabe — Mon, 29 Aug 2005 22:45:33 +0000

The storm left a nasty path of destruction.

My comments in the previous thread voiced a real concern about the number of National Guard forces available at home to help with the disaster. Many share this concern, regardless of political bent.

The hurricane has also affected oil production in the area and will send oil prices skyrocketing. Gas prices are everyone’s concern.

My point: The effects of the storm are far-reaching, beyond the immediate damage.

By: Big Bang Hunter

Big Bang Hunter — Mon, 29 Aug 2005 02:57:24 +0000

Bang, please check your email — ST