INFORMATION ON KATRINA ASSISTANCE

Sep 1, 2005 | OFFICIAL

[SandRat]

Families of Deployed Army National Guard Soldiers affected by the Hurricane are asked to call the National Guard Bureau Family Program at 1-888-777-7731 to let family members know of their whereabouts.

Anyone in need of counseling services as a result of the Hurricane can call Military OneSource at 1-800-342-9647.

Mississippi Official Website Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (601-352-9100); 24-hour emergency line, (800-222-MEMA or 800-222-6362)

Alabama Disaster Web Weather, Safety Tips, and Contact information from the Alabama Emergency Management Agency (205-280-2200)

Louisiana Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Contact Information, News Bulletins, and Shelter Information for the state of Lousiana. (225-925-7400)

Children FEMA's guide for helping children cope with disaster

How You Can Help Guidelines for Donations to Disaster Victims

How to Apply for Assistance Situation Reports FEMA Daily National Situation Reports

Flooding Outlook Current, Likely, and Possible Flooding Areas from National Weather Service Office of Energy Assurance Department of Energy - Hurricane Situation Reports - What areas have and still need electricity

SATERN Salvation Army Team Emergency Radio Network

American Red Cross

FirstGov.gov Katrina Recovery What To Do if You are a Victim, How to Help, and Additional Resources

Tropical Depression KATRINA Public Advisory Number 37 The NHC has issued its final advisory on this system. Public Advisories from the Hydrometeorological Prediction Center (www.hpc.ncep.noaa.gov) will provide updates as long as the system remains a flood threat. Issued at 11 PM EDT WED AUG 31 2005

[SandRat]

Important information on/about the disaster and relief efforts

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

Coast Guard .

The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) worked through the night and has rescued or assisted more than 1,250 people. Secretary Chertoff has authorized the recall to active duty of 550 Coast Guard Reservists to support response and recovery activities. .

USCG ships, boats, and aircraft continue to support FEMA and state and local authorities with rescue and recovery efforts. USCG has also activated three national strike teams to help in removal of hazardous materials; ships and boats continue to support the national relief efforts.

[Fierce Allegiance]

Semper Paratus!

I was recently bummed to find out the ship I served on was offered free of charge to some third world African country, and they refused it.

[E.G.C.]

BTT!!!!!!!!

[A'elian' nation]

I would greatly appreciate if anyone knows anything at all about how the town/community of Ocean Springs has fared. It is strange but I can find information about Pascagoula but nothing about Ocean Springs which sits on the east side of the bridge going to Biloxi.
I have an 80 year old aunt and uncle there. They live by the Armory in Ocean Springs which is a good bit inland fortunately.
I have also contacted Gene Taylor their U.S. Representative, but no response.
Thank you so much for any information you have.

[SandRat]

My best guess would the state number.

[chambley1]

USCG vet here, 44' MLB's at Chetco River, don't eat eggs before the roll!

[Eroteme]

I have no first hand knowledge about Ocean Springs, but I do know of a person who was evacuated from Biloxi to a home in Ocean Springs--specifically, to a residential area called Gulf Park Estates just off the coast. Don't know if that's any help, except to give some reassurance that Ocean Springs is in good enough shape to take refugees from Biloxi. I'm sure they sustained some damage, but I don't think they'd be sending people there if it was a disaster area.

[evets]

Here's a link to WLOX.com in Biloxi. It's says that the bridge to Ocean Springs is down:
http://wlox.com/Global/story.asp?S=3782622&nav=6DJHduXE

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

http://www.auxpa.org/releases/auxaction/083105a.html

The Coast Guard has sent a preliminary request for volunteers from the Auxiliary nationwide to participate in Hurricane Katrina. Notices are now working their way throughout the Auxiliary communication chain, asking those Auxiliarists who are physically and mentally capable to volunteer for what is expect several weeks of "arduous clean-up" efforts.

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

SEMPER PARATUS

[Fierce Allegiance]

Peanut butter and sardine sandwiches were what we gave the new guys before their first surf ride on a '44. I kinda liked them.

[tricky_k_1972]

Immediate enrollment assistance request

The University of Nebraska’s campuses will do everything possible to accommodate college students displaced by Hurricane Katrina.

For those students eligible for admission who are unable to return to your home campuses for an indefinite period of time, we will immediately accept as many as we can at our campuses. We will allow you to enroll this fall at in-state tuition rates, and provide assistance in quickly registering you for classes, finding housing and whatever additional help you need. Classes began August 22 in Omaha, Lincoln and Kearney, so incoming students will have a reasonably small number of class days to make up. This is temporary assistance, and when your institutions are able to re-open, we will also help facilitate an easy transfer back to your home institution.

Please fill out the form below and a university representative will contact you. You may also call our 24-hour "Ready line" at 800-742-8800.

Full news release Link for Application Form

[stand watie]

there's just one thing wrong w/USCG & coasties in general. = there aren't enough of 'em!

free dixie,sw

[radu]

BUMP!