Glenn Reynolds of Instapundit has organized a "blogburst" -- where bloggers all blog today with organizations where people can donate to the disaster relief. I'm supporting The American Red Cross, but PLEASE PUT HURRICANE KATRINA in the memo section, or the money you give goes into the general fund instead of being specifically earmarked for this area.
I'll have more up on local charities this evening. I'm also still asking about specific areas.
Another missing person site
The Red Cross is putting up this excellent site:
Please please please check that out and participate there when looking for someone you love. My readership has certainly grown with this story, but I am but a tiny molecule in a bucket of water compared to the number of people who would be chcking the Red Cross site. You'll probably have much better luck there. Feel free to continue posting names in the comments because you just never know when you'll get lucky -- but also go post there.
Posted by toni at September 1, 2005 11:57 AMToni - Thanks for all the info, this is the only place i've been able to find out anything beyond what is happening in New Orleans and on the coast. My brother who lives in Hammond was going to my Dad's in Kentwood as of Sunday. Haven't been able to reach any of my family down there since. does anyone know how Northern Tangipahoa parish fared? I'd appreciate any info.
Posted by: cari at September 1, 2005 07:06 PM