There's been a lot of new coverage about Hurricane Katrina. You might be confused now about what's what and how you can help. Here are some of the articles and resources I've found to help Huntsville residents know what they can do to help. I'll be updating this list as relief efforts continue.
Alabama Web Cams
If you want to see Hurricane Rita up close and personal, yet stay safe, then take a peek at these Alabama web cams scattered around "down south" in Alabama.
A Note From GHHS on Animal Rescue Needs
If you want to help out with the local efforts to rescue animals caught in the devastation in Louisana & Mississippi, check this list of supplies needed.
Tennessee Valley Hurricane Relief
Local churches and charity organizations are using this site to coordinate all efforts in the Tennessee Valley. Victims can go there
and see what organizations are offering and request help through that
website.
Car Donations Needed for Katrina Survivor
This is a great way to help the survivors help themselves and get back on their feet...and it's tax deductible.
Alabama Health Services Join Forces to Care for Katrina Victims
Find out about what the Alabama Department of Public Health, the Alabama Nursing Home Association, the Alabama Hospital Association and other health organizations are concerned about and concentrating on and what you should do.
Can You Offer Housing for Hurricane Victims?
Sign up to share your house with some of the victims.
Marshall Space Flight Center's Involvement
NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Ala., is providing aid and resources to NASA personnel, their families and two Agency facilities recovering from Hurricane.
Notes from a Huntsville Red Cross Volunteer
Sept. 10, 2005--There are so many wonderful people and organizations involved in the Katrina Relief effort here in Huntsville. Here's some notes from a friend of mine who has been helping out with The American Red Cross.
Salvation Army Update
September 2, 2005 - Access into disaster areas continues to be a problem for Salvation Army relief workers because of safety issues and the lack fuel. Stay tuned for frequent updates.
Ham Operators Help Find Katrina Survivors
They helped track families during 9-11. And now they hope to track families after Hurricane Katrina.
NASA Established Phone Lines
NASA has opened a dedicated toll-free number to take information and provide assistance to individuals seeking information about family members that may be sheltering at the Stennis Space Center, Miss., or the Michoud Assembly Facility, near New Orleans.
Report from Mobile
Mobile, AL - Resilient Mobile, Alabama, has been in the path of many hurricanes before, and once more this 300-year-old seaport has sustained relatively little damage.
Katrina Relief Efforts - How You can help
The Volunteer Center has compiled a list of ways you can help with Katrina Relief efforts.
Best Friends Animal Society
Best Friends and other rescue groups are helping the animal victims of the storm. Find out how you can help the pets.
A Petition to Protect the Animal Victims of Hurricane Katrina
If you are concerned about the animals, you might consider signing this petition to insure that all animals are included in the evacuations occuring as a result of the Emergency Order issued on Tuesday, September 6, in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina and that those animals are provided adequate supplies and shelter until they are reunited with their owners or adopted.
Angel Flight SE
Some local Alabama pilots are using their planes to fly supplies to the diaster areas. If you have supplies that need to be delivered to a specific agency OR if you know of someone who needs to be relocated to another place outside the disaster zone, call their hotline now: 1-800-352-4256.
Complete Coverage of Katrina
A variety of information found all around About.com including links to The New York Times coverage.
If you have more links I should add, please email me.
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