Mississippi search crews pulling bodies from rubble - railroad tracks about six blocks from beach

Houston Chronicle ^ | August 31, 2005 | THOMAS KOROSEC

[McGavin999]

I think we have become such a protected society that people really do not believe they can die. Some seem to have lost the concept of danger.

[keats5]

How can only hundreds be dead?

[Cincinatus' Wife]

Citizen Journalists***(Editor's note: We can only imagine the turmoil facing people in the hardest hit areas of Hurricane Katrina, and for those concerned about the safety of loved ones in those areas. Our sister station, WLOX, in Biloxi, Mississippi, has set up a simple blog, an electronic bulletin board, for people to exchange information on this historic storm.)***

[angcat]

Please keep me posted.

Thank you

[McGavin999]

That's pretty disgusting. Hasn't anyone figured out yet that the liberal media is probably the most bigoted anywhere? Looting is some guy running down the street with a plasma TV, or fur coats and jewelry. Survial goods in a disaster are not looting.

[American in Israel]

Orlando Salinas of FNC reported on that yesterday and he said the stench was becoming unbearable, compounded by the August heat and humidity.

I hate to say it but the stench is not so much chicken parts but long pig.

[McGavin999]

Meanwhile, Bill Clinton and Jimmy Carter have made arrangements to tour the afflicted areas. Foreign aide is pouring in, with France leading the EU with its massive donations of manpower and equipment.

Will you guys please get off of that? You sound like a bunch of panhandlers begging for coin. We already know what the world reaction will be, you don't have to keep pointing it out, in the mean time it sounds like you have your hand out asking for alms.

[McGavin999]

The boy who cried wolf comes to mind. If they didn't say exactly the same thing for every hurricane that comes along, then maybe they'd have more credibility when they're correct for once.

How much does it cost if they are wrong? A tank of gas and a hotel room? How much does it cost to bury your dead?

[vikk]

That's just so screwed up.

[Zechariah_8_13]

They are stealing liquor, drugs, televisions, jewelry & fur coats. The shelves are left full of food.

As far as being a "rich" country, does that mean you're okay letting other people steal the things you have worked hard to afford? Is that alright by you?

[LaineyDee]

OMG...... I've been trying to reach a dear friend that lives in Moss Point and of course all phones are down. The photo here just made my heart sink. All I can do is pray. :(

[mother22wife21]

A righteous bump

[Cincinatus' Wife]

Here's some more on Moss Point Post #14.

[Marysecretary]

Uh, yuh, sure. I knew they would (snicker).

[Leg Olam]

Keep an eye on 'Irene'. Two possible new storms are forming in mid-Atlantic. The southern of the two is the biggest and might make a Gulf track if inland air pressure zones enable it. See map at.

http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/refresh/graphics_at4+shtml/0.shtml?basin

Another one even half as bad as Katrina would be a kill-shot.

[Marysecretary]

We'll have to! Europe, Canada and Mexico etc. will send condolences and damn little else. (I hope I'm wrong!)

[Marysecretary]

Operation Blessing is also a good one. They always send in truckloads of relief and work with the Salvation Army. I sent my check to them.

[AliVeritas]

Search and Rescue and Current Needs: http://www.mirawebdesign.com/katrina.html


FLOOD AID UPDATE: Here are some places you can donate to hurricane Katrina relief: (Bumped to top -- scroll down for current posts.)

http://www.redcross.org/

Catholic Charities: http://www.catholiccharitiesusa.org/news/katrina.cfm
is involved, and probably has lots of resources to draw on in the heavily Catholic New Orleans area.

Austin Bay is recommending Episcopal Relief and Development.http://www.er-d.org/

Liz at Rightalk suggests that animal lovers donate to the
https://secure.hsus.org/01/disaster_relief_fund_2005?

Here's a link to Mennonite Disaster Services http://www.mds.mennonite.net/. The Sanity Inspector says they're highly efficient.

Reader Peter Viditto recommends The Mercy Corps
http://www.mercycorps.org/

Here's the link for Methodist Relief http://www.methodistrelief.org/site/pp.asp?c=bhKNI4PHIpE&b=876335.

The Salvation Army http://www.salvationarmyusa.org/ does good work. (WalMart just gave them a million dollars, but that's just the barest beginning of what's needed.)

Hugh Hewitt recommends Samaritan's Purse http://www.samaritanspurse.com/

Scott Ott recommends Southern Baptist Disaster Relief http://www.namb.net/site/c.9qKILUOzEpH/b.224451/k.7BDB/Disaster_Relief_Homepage.htm

Jay Allen has a further suggestion:


I would suggest people donate through their companies whenever possible. Most major corporations offer matching funds to the dollar for charitable donations. Find who's collecting money for relief efforts, then file for a match through your employer instead of sending to the agency directly.


Not bad -- if your employer is supporting this.

Chuck Simmins is tracking corporate donations http://blog.simmins.org/2005/08/katrina-donations-begin.html


UPDATE: The plan for tomorrow's flood-aid blogburst: I'd like each blogger participating to put up a post recommending a charity, or other action to help, and linking back to this post where I'll keep a comprehensive list of both bloggers and charities. Basically, a Carnival of Hurricane Relief. That way readers of any blog will have ready access to recommendations on all the blogs. If anyone has a better idea, let me know.

Technorati Tags: flood aid, Hurricane Katrina
http://technorati.com/tag/flood%20aid
http://technorati.com/tag/hurricane+katrina

THE MUDVILLE GAZETTE has a massive roundup on the military response to Katrina, which is quite extensive
http://www.mudvillegazette.com/archives/003462.html


Courtesy of Hewitt at http://instapundit.com/

Also Craigslist has lost and found list for family members and those who can help in any way:
http://neworleans.craigslist.org/laf/

Search and Rescue and current needs: http://www.mirawebdesign.com/katrina.html

[mark502inf]

"We begged, we pleaded, we demanded. We told them they had a good chance of dying if they didn't leave. But there's only so much government can do to protect people," Sullivan said. "Too many people tried to ride it out. We can't regulate good sense."

[Marysecretary]

That's a good idea. We've been doing that with friends for a few years. We usually give to the Rescue Mission or a charity of their choice. We all decided we have too much stuff!