[theophilusscribe]

If you need to find out about your loved ones in these affected areas, contact the local police department.

They are the ones most likely to have power/phone lines (though that is not guaranteed). Find the number here:

http://www.usacops.com

I called them after a different hurricane, and they were at least able to tell me the status of the neighborhood.

[TaxRelief]

Salvation Army volunteers are assigned to attempt to locate individuals in affected areas that have personal requests for health and welfare status. It may take time to get a response, but this form is worth filling out.

http://qso.com/satern/emailfrm.htm