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Walk the Walk

2007-06-14T06:21:58Z

Jeff Noland is currently walking by himself from Chicago to New Orleans. The Walk the Walk campaign is to benefit Habitat for Humanity to rebuild New Orleans.

Please pass the word, donate if you can, I can send you flyers to pass out, donation cards to help fund raise, etc.

Please join the Walk the Walk tribe and show support.

You can also become part of the Walk the Walk Myspace page @ www.myspace.com/walkthewalk07

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Camp Second Helpin'

2006-12-13T17:29:08Z

A story about our work: http://www.reason.com/news/show/116789.html

More to do:

I hope you still remember our group. Camp Second Helpin' will be re-
opening after January 1st on it's new site. The community center will
be our major Day time function, but we will have the capabilities to
house and feed 200-250 volunteers. We will be using a commercial
Kitchen to cook out of, show movies, satellite TV, Internet access,
Hot showers and environment controlled sleeping barracks. On the site
we also have the option to build a brick and mortar community center
that will become a permanent fixture within Waveland. We have taken
advantage of the last 2 months to find corporate sponsors, Allocate
monies for a building fund, and constant support.

Ron Parsons
Camp Second Helpin'
firelight10101@yahoo.com

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care packages

2006-08-30T19:39:54Z

What is the best way to set up a Katrina care package? My daughter is growing into the next size of clothes, and I was thinking a Katrina care package might be the way to go.

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FRAUDSTERS DUPE NAGIN, BLANCO, EXECUTIVES, CNN;

2006-08-29T06:16:37Z

01:00 AM CDT
TUESDAY, AUGUST 28, 2006

FRAUDSTERS DUPE NAGIN, BLANCO, EXECUTIVES, CNN;
GROSSLY MISREPRESENT HUD, DoE, WAL-MART, EXXON POSITIONS;
SPAWN FALSE HOPES AMONG BLACKS

Article: http://www.cnn.com/2006/POLITICS/08/28/hud.hoax/
False announcement in full: http://www.hano.us/falsehopes.html
Video of false announcement: http://www.hano.us/hudsmall.mpg

An irresponsible, unemployed, middle-class huckster posed as an
assistant to HUD Secretary Alphonso Jackson and insinuated himself
into a Gulf Coast Reconstruction Conference yesterday.

Speaking alongside New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin and Louisiana Governor
Kathleen Blanco, the poorly-coiffed scofflaw announced that HUD was
reopening all public housing in New Orleans to former residents.

"It is terribly sad that someone would perpetrate such a cruel hoax
and play on the fears and anxieties of families who are desperate to
return to their homes," said HUD spokesperson Donna White.
(http://www.hud.gov/news/release.cfm?content=pr06-neworleansph.cfm)

"We are destroying those homes for good reason," White continued. "It
is terribly sad that some people can't understand that. That lack of
understanding speaks for the low level of government education in
this country."

HUD would like to make the following points perfectly clear once and
for all:

* HUD will NOT refrain from demolishing 5000 units of undamaged
public housing simply because they are undamaged.

* HUD will NOT let people come home simply because they want to, are
part of the city, and constitute a much-needed workforce.

* HUD is NOT encouraging Wal-Mart to withdraw from low-income
neighborhoods in order to "stanch" the flow of money out of these
neighborhoods, nor does it prefer "local" businesses.

* There is NO partnership between HUD, health departments and the CDC
to provide adequate health care to low-income residents.

* A national tax base for public schools is NOT on the horizon of HUD
or the Department of Education. U.S. public schools will continue to
be funded from local taxes, which will continue to mean commensurate
and proportionate levels of funding for schools in rich and poor
neighborhoods. HUD does NOT believe equality of opportunity must
begin in grade one, but believes it is a far more flexible concept.

* Also, Exxon has asked HUD to make clear that it will NOT pay $8.6
billion from its $35 billion in profits this year to close down the
Mississippi River Gulf Outlet and otherwise repair the damage caused
by the oil industry to the natural protections surrounding New
Orleans.

These are all lies, monstrously cruel, generative of oceans of false
hopes and sadness.

The cruelty of fostering false hopes among a population long
victimized by U.S. government policies is unfathomable. Virginia L.,
a would-be resident of the St. Bernard housing project, expressed her
disappointment succinctly. "George W. Bush lives in public housing,"
she said. "Why don't they evict him?"

A contractor was equally critical. "I'm not angry at them for pulling
this joke, I'm angry that it's not for real." (See video.)

May God afflict the perpetrators of this cruel hoax with all the
varieties of damage they so amply deserve.

Media Contacts:

Donna M. White
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
451 7th Street S.W., Washington, DC 20410
202-708-0980

Rene Oswin
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
451 7th Street S.W., Washington, DC 20410
r_oswin@hano.us

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Don't let Congress cut off 80,000 Gulf Coast workers

2006-05-25T19:54:15Z

Friends,

Unless Congress acts by tomorrow, 80,000 Gulf Coast workers unemployed because of hurricanes Katrina and Rita will be cut off from their jobless benefits on June 4th. Members of Congress leave Washington tomorrow for a ten day vacation. It would be shameful for them to allow thousands of struggling families who've lost everything to be cut-off from assistance in the middle of it.

I just joined ColorofChange.org in calling on Congress to reinstate survivors' benefits and wanted to invite you to do the same. It takes only a moment.

http://www.colorofchange.org/protect/?id=2185-46674

Tens of thousands of Katrina survivors have been provided with no opportunity to return home and rebuild and are still struggling to find housing and jobs in their new communities. To end their meager unemployment benefits -- which pay $104 a week, on average – would be heartless and wrong. The money for these benefits has already been set aside – it just needs to be re-authorized by Congress.

We shouldn't have to ask Congress to extend these benefits, but apparently we do. Please join me.

http://www.colorofchange.org/protect/?id=2185-46674

Thanks.

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Cor Report: Looking Toward the Future - Remembering History

2006-05-04T21:30:54Z

There is little traffic on this tribe now, and yet the need for more help on the Gulf Coast is great. I'll be working down there for years to come, and my contact info is at the bottom of this if you are looking for something to do.

-Cor

***Note: To receive future Cor Reports, add your email address to the Action Hero Network Google Group: http://groups.google.com/group/Action-Hero-Network

Looking Toward the Future - Remembering History
by Cory Richardson

I just returned from a morning walk around Berkeley with Leah. We smelled flowers, smiled at the sound of children playing in school yards, and were impressed by quaint houses made of reused materials. . . things lacking in Katrinaland.

During the walk, we pondered test results just received from water samples at Made with Love Cafe in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana. The tests said, "We found 138x the Federal Standards for mercury and 2.6x the standards for arsenic." We showered in this water day after day since before Christmas and used it to wash and cook our food the past month. Why didn't the parish know about this and warn us? Obviously there are draw-backs to learning as we go. We need more expert help.

Made with Love Cafe sits on the spot where the Battle of New Orleans was fought. Andrew Jackson, with a rag-tag band of pirates and diverse settlers, beat a much larger army of British imperialists using gorilla-style tactics. Jackson's men didn't stand in formation like the British, who wore red and white uniforms and fired guns in unison; they hid behind trees and used their instincts. British troops suffered over 2,000 casualties, while the Americans sustained 13 killed, 39 wounded, and 19 missing. We could count it as an early grassroots victory demonstrating the power of unity and diversity.

Today, a rag-tag band stands on that land once again, toiling day after day without pay, risking their lives waging war against invisible invaders such as toxic pollutants and mold. We continue because each time we sit down to share a meal with a resident, they never fail to say "thank you." It feels great, like we are really doing something, not just protesting, or listening to another lecture about climate change, which can be overwhelming. There we are really in the action.

Everyday in Katrinaland is a new adventure. A few weeks ago, a lady came to me saying there was a rattlesnake in her attic. She was worried enough that I went to have a look. There I was, poking around in the dark with flashlight and shovel, breathing hard through a respirator mask, feeling very scared. The snake was still where she found it. I followed it through the floorboards stuffed with pink insulation, which were carefully moved away until I caught sight of it again. Then I jabbed with the shovel until it was surely dead. I'm not keen on killing animals, but you don't feel that kind of satisfaction in the comfort of home forwarding emails. Another lady found an alligator in her bedroom. I'm not kidding!

We have created an amazing space for the people of St. Bernard to reconnect, share their painful stories, dance and find a reason to smile. We have fed thousands of volunteers from across the country, from many organizations, who are gutting homes, offering legal and medical services, and clearing debris. Made with Love Cafe is the action hero training camp we've been dreaming of many years in circles at Burning Man and Rainbow Gatherings. From what people have said, there has never been anything quite like it in this nation's history. It truly is a great example of what an open circle of people can do when they put their hearts and heads together and work toward a common goal that serves humanity.

With that said, it is interesting to note that we are in the Bay Area at this time, seeking support for a disaster zone. Last week, a hundred years ago, April 18, 1906, an earthquake rocked San Francisco and fires turned this great city to rumble and ashes. Over a hundred thousand people, including the mayor, became residents of Golden Gate Park, living in tents. Of course they would rebuild, so this city is beautiful once again. It is certainly one of the most progressive in the nation.

It is an honor and exciting to be at the front lines of this grassroots movement, but what are we really creating, or supporting? Do we know what we are doing? People at the New Waveland Cafe and Made with Love have discouraged intentions of egalitarian community organization, saying, "We are rebuilding Babylon. We are not political and organizing is political." University students have left my nature trail blazing and bamboo tree house building projects saying, "This is not what we came here for; there must be houses we should be gutting." I explained that 80 percent of the houses in the Parish are built on slabs and may be demolished completely because they will cost more to raise than rebuild new. Part of the reason why this hurricane caused such a huge disaster, and why the people have had a hard time getting their lives back together, is because they were not living in harmony with natural cycles and not empowered to organize as a community.

I attended an Emergency Operations Center (EOC) meeting in Waveland, Mississippi, at which Homeland Security told residents and volunteers that the federal government was shutting down free food kitchens to help get the economy rolling again. I witnessed a grassroots community meeting sabotaged by the people who ran the Homeland Security EOC because they obviously wanted to stay in control. Dependence on government systems is disempowering - be it water and sewage or the whole money system, which is controlled by a few bankers who want us to use their money to buy everything that sustains life. With just solar panels, rainwater catchment, and water filtration systems in place before the storm, people remaining in the disaster zone would have been much better off.

Do we have a clear vision of the future we want to build as a community? Do we have open unfiltered mass communication and wide support? Are we fighting a foreign war that the rest of nation has forgotten? Isn't every big city a toxic disaster? Does the evening news care to give 50 seconds to explain the importance of Starhawk's bioremediation workshop at the Meg Perry Garden? Do you know about bioremediation? Read about it here: http://water.usgs.gov/wid/html/bioremed.html

Here is an excerpt:

"Studies by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) had shown that microorganisms naturally present in the soils were actively consuming fuel-derived toxic compounds and transforming them into harmless carbon dioxide. Furthermore, these studies had shown that the rate of these biotransformations could be greatly increased by the addition of nutrients. By "stimulating" the natural microbial community through nutrient addition, it was theoretically possible to increase rates of biodegradation and thereby shield the residential area from further contamination."

Last Saturday afternoon, I found myself at Walgreens trying to get a discount on digital prints that would hang at Michael Gosney's Digital Be-In, an informative Earth Day party. The prints cost $56, and I wanted the business discount of %15 off. The photo guy and assistant manager wouldn't budge, saying there is an application process to getting the business discount. An elderly gentleman wearing a suit overheard and approached very concerned saying, "People here can't even image how bad it is down there. The media is not telling us. You need to tell the media to let people know how bad it is. I know people who have gone down, and they say there is no way to understand the scale of destruction unless you see it yourself."

Okay. . . I'm telling you now, things are very bad all along the Gulf Coast, from Texas to Alabama. Now what are we gonna do about it? Where do we go from here? There is a great need for community builders, ecologists, and green design professionals to get involved. The process of rebuilding the Gulf Coast will take at least ten years, but unless more community organizers and green builders don't take part soon, this could be one huge missed opportunity.

Tonight I'll attend the Craigslist Foundation Non-profit Leaders Mixer at 111 Mina, a trendy club downtown. I've already been in contact with Darian Heyman, the director of Craigslist Foundation, and invited him to Made with Love. He just happens to be going to New Orleans this weekend for the Jazz Fest, and said he'll make an effort to visit our cafe. Since the cafe is set to close June 15th, I'm hoping Darian will support our mission to create a permanent community center in St. Bernard, with an all-resident board of directors. Iray has a building selected, near the community college; now we need the resources to develop it (hopefully using the most sustainable methods and appropriate technologies).

What else do we want?

We want a truck (preferably diesel, so it can use bio-diesel) to collect sheet metal, glass, wood and bricks piling up in the streets, which could be reused, instead of wasted, trashing another forest and stream. These valuable resources will be used to create an education center at Jim and Alberta's nature sanctuary, which will feature green building and organic solutions, such as rainwater catchment, gray water use, and composting toilets.

We want to promote permaculture and bioremediation education at the Art Egg and Meg Perry Garden. I shot an interview with Charles Rieth, a Tulane professor who teaches free permaculture classes and organized the Art Egg garden, which I'll present at noon on May 10th, at the Thoreau Center for Center for Sustainability, in the Presidio, San Francisco. ( www.thoreau.org/location.html)

We want bio-diesel to fuel our refrigerator trailers that run 24-7. We want our to-go meals to have utensils and cups made of natural materials, such as paper and corn starch, instead of plastic and Styrofoam. We want examples of solar energy to educate residents. We want a digital projector to shed light on the grassroots movement and the need for more help.

Most of all, we need to learn how to co-operate as a community. As the saying goes, "We may not have it all together, but together we have it all." There is an exciting opportunity create something new, and collectively we have the power and skills to do it like never before. What does the future we want to live in look like, and how are we going to create it?

My two main areas of focused are:

Cultural exchange community centers where locals and volunteers can to meet face to face to communicate, educate, organize and gather resources.

Organic solutions sanctuaries to explore and discover how to live simply in harmony with nature.

Leah and I have the opportunity to connect with many people over the next few weeks. We are a channel for many organizations in the grassroots community building movement to have a voice and gather support. We are seeking concise paragraphs from Gulf Coast activists and residents who wish to get their message out. What do you want people to know? What do you want to see? What do you need? We'll find ears to hear and eyes to read. Email: solomax@gmail.com

This is our schedule:

28th-29th April - New Living Expo, San Francisco

29th April, 9pm - CellSpace, San Francisco... Action Hero Network fundraiser with Caroline Casey. Arrive before 9pm... my video montage of the Gulf Coast grassroots community building movement is 9pm to 9:30pm. See: http://www.pmagevents.com/flyer.html

30th April, 1pm - Gualala, CA... (not yet sure the name of the center)

May 1st, Horicon Elementary School, Annapolis, CA.

May 2nd, -- College of the Redwoods, Eureka

May 3rd, 7pm -- Arcata, Peace and Justice Center

May 5th, 7pm -- The Warehouse, Eureka, CA

May 8th, 7pm - Fort Bragg, Mendocino, The college of the Redwoods library -- Organized with Vets for Peace

May 10th, 12:30pm-1:30pm - The Thoreau Center for Sustainability, The Presidio, See: www.thoreau.org/location.html

May 12th/13th - Whole Earth Festival, Davis, CA.

May 14th, 2:40pm - Speakers panel at Sustainable World Symposium & Festival, San Francisco -www.swcoalition.org

ActionHeroNetwork.net will soon be updated to feature the movers and shakers who have been rocking the Gulf Coast relief and rebuilding scene. You can support their efforts by forwarding a link to your network.

Thousands of stickers are being printed to share this portal into the Action Hero world, so millions of people will become informed, inspired and activated. If you'd like a bunch or a few, please make a contribution through this link http://www.ihcenter.org/groups/actionheronetwork.html and I'll send them in the mail.

The Action Hero Network is a 501(c)3 social profit project of the International Humanities Center. We are a channel for individuals and organizations to recognize heroic efforts and share projects.

The City Repair Project in Portland, Oregon, is hosting The Village Building Convergence again soon, May 19th - 28th. I attended last year, and it was amazing! Visit their site: http://www.cityrepair.org/wiki.php/projects/vbc/

I found these quotes hanging on banners in the gymnasium of Sunnyside School, where the Village Building Convergence was based, and I have carried them to remind me of their message ever since.

"I don't know what your destiny will be, but the one thing I know; the only ones among you who will be happy are those who have sought and found how to serve." - Albert Schweitzer

"How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world." -Anne Frank

Looking forward to circle with you,

Cor
Space Creator
504-481-9956
www.actionheronetwork.net

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Join Action Hero's Cor Circle: http://groups.google.com/group/Action-Hero-Network
Make a financial contribution: http://www.ihcenter.org/groups/actionheronetwork.html

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Blue Star Builders - Looking for queer owned homes to rebuild/repair in NOLA

2006-03-28T04:38:53Z

Hey
I started a non profit shortly after Katrina hit with a friend of mine. We are called Blue Star Builders. We are a group now of 20 plus queer women and genderqueer/trans folks looking to repair/rebuild queer owned homes in New Orleans or nearby that were hit and damaged by the hurricanes of 2005. Please email me if you have a home or know of a home that needs our help. The repairs would happen at little to no cost to the owner as we have been fundraising and are volunteering our time.
bluestarbuilders@gmail.com
Thanks!
Jes
aka Coin Operated Boy

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Common Ground Collective

2006-03-17T06:33:17Z

My friend is down in New Orleans volunteering at the Common Ground Collective: http://commongroundrelief.org

she recently sent me this email i thought I would share:

I just wanted to let everyone know I am safe and sound in New Orleans.
there is so much to tell.

So many conflicting emtions pulsing through every pore of my body with such intensity that i don't know what to do with it all. or exactly how to process it:
love, devistation, despair, hope, anguish, loss, creation, destruction, compassion, frustration.... everything intensified by the environmnet. My heart fills to the point of bursting on a daily basis.

the power of humanity is beautiful.

part of me feels so disconnected from the rest of the world and from the rest of you. I know whatever information and experience i attempt to relay to you all will only pale in comparison to the reality of life down here.

Imagine your whole life: all your belongings, your car, your home, your neighborhood, your community.. gone, lost, destroyed, devestated... everything.everything
who would call for help? your family is scattered around the country, or dead, or lost... your neighbors are gone... your friends are your neighbors and your family... who do you have? who do you have to help you?
the city isn't collecting trash, there's still no electricity in your neighborhood. everything you've ever posessed in your life has been saturated with stagnant, bacteria ridden flood water and is filling your apartment. your apartment is contaminated with toxic mold and high spore counts. and you have no means to reclaim what you have lost. no money, no job, no support. nothing. would you want to face that on your own? could you face that on your own?

right now, I just want to plant a seed. a suggestion. a plea. Consider, maybe, coming down here, just for a week, or more, to help with the relief effort. If you can afford to take a week off, to go on vacation, you can afford to come here. If you've ever been to Burning Man, or even plan on going this year... The Common Ground Collective, embodies the ideals of collective living and self sustainablity that is the heart and soul of Black Rock City.
http://commongroundrelief.org

The community of volunteers continues to amazing me. It is a group of people that come together to maintain the community, but instead of building a temporary city for a week in the desert, the organization is dedicated to reclaiming and rebuilding the homes and lives of the one of the most impoverished neighborhoods in the nation.

Everyone knows we're all here for the same reason: respect, compassion, and love for fellow human beings. Everyone is so giving of their time and energy and posessions. I meet so many new people everyday. And I am constantly uplifted and inspired by everyone's commitment and dedication to the organization, to New Orleans, and to humaity as a whole.

There is a group of people who do bike repair, kitchen duty, clean up, food distribution, there is a women's center, a medical center, child care, house gutting.. people who run the housing, who maintain the volunteer living spaces, who run the media center where I sit now, ... and they are all just a part of this community. They don't get paid, but they know all their basic needs are provided for by other volunteers and members of the community. (and the food is really good) And it's not just all hard work that is shared: Last night during dinner a band played, a girl belly danced, and another guy performed magic tricks. all just contributing to the community effort.

Residents of the 9th ward thank us and thank me so profusely and so genuinely every day it breaks my heart.

All I keep thinking to myself is: Destruction is a form of Creation...
and the hope that has risen out of such despair is a testiment to this. I really do feel like I am a part of a movement... this has gone beyond an experiment in collective living and self sustainablitity. It is a full on functioning reality. I really do believe it is the next step in evolution of society.
The Common Ground is an example. so is Burning Man.

So, I just wanted to get that out there. If you have any more specific questions about the situation down here or about the organization, please don't hesitate to contact me and I will gladly answer them. I have only just scratched the surface of all the aspects of the organization and the desperate situation down here.

there is so much more to tell.

Please pass this along to eveyone you know. Please. Even if you don't think you can come, maybe someone else will.
love and thank you-

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Rideshares/carpooling to new orleans?

2006-03-08T19:43:52Z

There doesn't seem to be any organized system for carpooling and or travelling together to get to the hurricane affected areas. I live in washington state and have not been able to find a ride. I rather split travelling expenses and not buy an expensive ticket. If you know of any sites or organizations that already got this figured out i'd appreciate you letting me know.
gabeess@aol.com
thanks
gabriel springsnow

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Katrina symposium at UC Berkeley

2006-02-20T22:40:01Z

katrina.boalt.org

check it out -- register if you're interested -- it looks like it will be a powerful day.

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Burning Man Katrina Relief to Expand to Louisiana!

2005-11-30T19:24:09Z

The Burning Man "TEMPLE TO TEMPLE" crew are still going strong in Biloxi, MS and have plans for a group to branch off to Plaquemines Parish south of New Orleans for a bit, where virtually all services are gone--including communications.

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BM_Katrina/

In Biloxi, a dedicated group continues to help rebuild the leveled Chau Van Duc Buddhist Temple 179 Oak St in east Biloxi, as well as clearing debris, and providing other much needed services.

HOW YOU CAN HELP.

*VOLUNTEER WORKERS! to come help CLEAR DEBRIS and to help get the community back together.
*FUNDING for GAS to run their GENERATORS, and buy more DOMES to house people in!
*FREQUENT FLIER MILES to donate to Burners who want to travel to Biloxi or Louisiana but lack transportation funds.
*ALL OFFERS WELCOMED!

The Burning Man crew will provide your food and shelter while you're there, but they are still in desperate need of as many volunteer hands as possible!
****************

BURNING MAN REPORTS FROM BILOXI, MS!

Tom Price aka "Thumper" is Press Information Officer for the Burning Man Organization.

His frequently updated field reports can be found at:
http://www.burningman.com/blackrockcity_yearround/misc/katrina_thumper.html

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO TRAVEL TO BILOXI OR PLAQUEMINES PARISH AND HELP, there are several people you can contact.

Richard, the current volunteer coordinator in Biloxi can be reached at 530-401-4007.

Tom Price, Press Information Officer at BM Headquarters in SF, is reachable via e-mail at Price_Tom@hotmail.com. His cell phone is 801-712-5371.

Additonal "Temple to Temple" info about donations and volunteering should be directed to Shelly Lindsay at 541-482-7288 or Melissa Bond: melissabond006@yahoo.com who are currently also in the field in Biloxi.

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Insurance and Contractor General Questions

2005-11-15T02:54:21Z

Reponses to General insurance and contractor questions that arise as we rebuild the New Orleans area.

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2 animal rescue/relief volunteers looking for a place to crash

2005-11-09T22:34:44Z

Hi! My partner and I are coming out from SF to help with the animal rescue/relief effort in NO, and we're looking for a place to crash. We expect to come out just after Thanksgiving. We're very low-maintenance (I expect we'll be out most of the time), but I do need something softish to sleep on (futon/couch/mattress/foam pad/whatever) as I have some back problems.

Thanks for any help with this. Please message me if you have questions.

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Helping the local economy

2005-10-24T16:01:43Z

Hi all,
Six-time burner, seven-time jazz fester here in Portland, Oregon. Love and Woo Woo to all.
I work for an aid agency and we're plannin' our employee holiday party. We're using a Mardi Gras-type theme (to commemorate our work for Katrina survivors) and I want to be sure that the decor, small gifts, etc. that we buy for ambiance support y'all down there instead of buying crap from China or somethin'.
Also don't want to fall prey to the generic cheapo mask and bead syndrome if I can help it.
Any ideas? Connections? Local businesses to support?
Thanks, and we hope to see you soon.
Tanya

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Just got back

2005-10-18T22:08:11Z

Just got back last night. Had to take care of my kid and show up for work.

There is no way a person can comprehend the extent of the devistation without having seen it firsthand. I took pictures to share with people back here, but pictures just don't show how this goes on and on as far as you travel in the city and around.

Signs of life coming back:

We were staying in Marigny. Even tho it has not been cleared to re-enter, about 20% of the people are back. Most of the homes in Marigny do not qualify for the Corps of Engineers Blue Tarp roof covering because they are either slate, asbestos shingle or metal roofed and they won't tarp any of these. The gas is still out, so the few restaraunts that are cooking are using barbeques and everybody we know there is taking cold showers.

There were no gas stations in the area open last week except for one in Metarie. In the last couple of days a few more have opened. Amazingly the gas prices are about the same that they were before. Most of these stations had not been restocked so the food and drinks were limited to whatever was left.

As of Sunday there were only three big grocery stores that were open and they were on limited hours, closing at 4 or 5 pm. They can't do any more than that because they can't find enough help. At least a third of the people who evacuated said that they are not coming back and that severly cuts into the available labor force. One Burger King (i believe in Slidell) was paying $10 an hour for anyone who would work and offering a $6000 sign on bonus to be paid at the end of your first year. It is going to be a major challange for some time to come to find affordable housing so that people who work in service industries will be able to return to the city to work.

The bars in the French Quarter had threatened to start ignoring the curfew and by doing so managed to get it moved from midnight till 2 pm. They argued that if everybody wanted the economy to get going again that they had to be able to be open for business.

There are lots of efforts by groups and individuals to feed people. The Rainbow Coalition and Food Not Bombs are set up in Washington Park and feeding anyone who shows up. Dragos Restaurant was cooking hot lunches for anyone in the Lakeview area that was hungry. And we met a guy named Tom who had brought his smoker from Mississippi and set it up near the police station on Ramparts and was feeding the police, firefighters, relief workers and anyone else who happened by. These are just the efforts that we ran into in areas that we were working.

The word is that so far 55 krewes are committed to going ahead with their Mardi Gras Parades. Mardi Gras is going to prove to be a turning point for the whole city after the disaster. It is a chance to show that you can't keep a good town down. I happened to sit in on the Krewe du Vieux meeting on Saturday and 16 of the 19 sub-krewes were represented and all were committed to the annual walking parade through the Quarter (2 Saturdays before Fat Tuesday).

Other major steps forward - One half of the Twin Span re-opened on Sunday with one lane of traffic on I-10 going each way - more than two weeks ahead of schedule. And many of the major hotels like the Monteleone in Quarter are reopening this week.

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Head of Small Relief Agency Blasts Red Cross "Money Pit"

2005-10-09T07:44:18Z

* Head of Small Relief Agency Blasts Red Cross "Money Pit" *

We speak with Richard Walden, president and founder of Operation USA, a Los
Angeles-based relief agency. In an Op-Ed in the Los Angeles Times this week
titled "The Red Cross money pit," Walden writes that despite, "Giving so
high a percentage of all donations to one agency (The Red Cross) that
defines itself only as a first-responder and not a rebuilder is not the
wisest choice."

Listen/Watch/Read
http://www.democracynow.org/article.pl?sid=05/09/30/1411237

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Katrina Progressive Policy and Action Guide

2005-10-04T05:03:54Z

http://www.movingideas.org/content/en/katrina_policy_action.htm

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BM "TEMPLE TO TEMPLE" Katrina-Relief Needs Workers/Funds in Biloxi!

2005-09-29T01:27:49Z

Dear Fellow Burners -

Tom Price, Press Information Officer at BM, has asked me to help collect information on Burner-related Katrina relief efforts nationwide.

I have created a Yahoo Group that will allow regional and “on the ground” burners share information about their work. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BM_Katrina

Please feel free to post any relevant information, photos, blogs…

The Burning Man “Temple to Temple” crew are already in Biloxi, MS

Matt Lindsay (a heavy equipment wrangler for David Best's Temple crew since 2000) and friends are in Biloxi, MS with several tons of heavy equipment and nine generators. They are working with Oxfam and World Shelters http://www.worldshelters.com to set up temporary shelter for thousands of displaced people.

“Temple to Temple” has set up shop in the leveled Chau Van Duc Buddhist Temple in east Biloxi, and have successfully established a 24-hour free supermarket in a 44-foot dome donated by Pacific Domes http://www.pacificdomes.com, in an effort to aid the neglected Vietnamese community still living there.

CURRENT NEEDS:

*WORKERS! to come help CLEAR DEBRIS and to help get the community back together.
*MONEY for GAS to run their GENERATORS, and buy more DOMES to house people in!

BURNING MAN REPORTS FROM BILOXI, MS!

Tom Price aka "Thumper" is now in Biloxi, MS with the "Temple to Temple" Crew.
His reports from the field can be found at:
http://www.burningman.com/blackrockcity_yearround/misc/katrina_thumper.html

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO SHOW UP IN BILOXI AND HELP, please call Tom Price on his cell phone at 801-712-5371 for instructions. The circuits are loaded, and sometimes sketchy, but keep trying.

If you'd like to donate cash, you can do so immediately by making a payment to Tom's PayPal account, which is the email address: price_tom@ hotmail.com.
He will ATM the money out and immediately put it towards the continuation of the operation

Other “Temple to Temple” contacts for information on donations and volunteering are Shelly Lindsay at 541-482-7288 and Melissa Bond: melissabond006@yahoo.com

You can also contact the Burning Man Staff directly at katrina-relief@burningman.com

There is also a mailing list which will provide periodic updates...
katrina-relief-announce-subscribe@burningman.com

http://burningman.com/blackrockcity_yearround/misc/katrina.

Please try and spread the word to other Burners.

Sincerely,
Christine
SF, CA

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Update from New Orleans (Algiers)

2005-09-28T08:17:06Z

The sun has just gone down on New Orleans and it is against the law to be on the street. 8pm is curfew and the police will arrest you. Saturday night, a 15 year old local kid named Richard was seen by police jumping a fence to get his cooler from a neighbor's yard. He ran from police... to Common Ground and was captured by 20 police on the sidewalk... right out in front of the house. The police beat him up and put him in jail.

The climate is hot and humid. It is dark out, but I'm sweating. Noah and I are in the garage/media center at two of three computers online. Common Ground ( http://www.commongroundrelief.org/ ) is a relief HQ and food distribution site. It is buzzing with activity in an otherwise ghost town. This neighborhood, Algiers, was not flooded, but many houses are wind damaged.

Leah, Noah, Jim, Alex, Chris and I all met at Earthdance and drove here together straight from the event. It took us two days to get to Louisiana from Northern California, with a stop in Tucson at my Sister Ivy’s house for a swim and lunch. It was a bonus being with family on my birthday.

We landing at a camp ground in Louisiana where Vets for Peace ( http://www.veteransforpeace.org/ )and Michael Moore’s crew were based. Dodging hurricane Rita, we followed Vets for Peace to a small black church in the back woods of Mississippi. The following two days were a mixture of intense drama and sweetness, with people freakin’ out off their meds, sporadic down-pouring rain, indecision about where to go next, interspersed with many special moments of connection and play between new friends - including singing and dancing. It was like an activist summer camp that brought together rad kids from opposite ends of the country -- Portland, Maine to L.A..

Two hours south, in Waveland, Mississippi we hooked-up with Aaron Funk, Diamond Dave and Rainbow family at the New Waveland Cafe, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner to thousands in a super market parking-lot-turned relief supply depot. We worked with them for a day and a half, and then spent yesterday working at the Burning Man temple crew's free community market in Biloxi, Mississippi.

The Vietnamese community in Biloxi spent four years building a temple, and then the day after the dedication, Katrina made a mess of it. Matt, who helped build the temple on the playa at Burning Man, heard about what happened in Biloxi. He and his father, Phill, brought a bunch of heavy machinery there and did an amazing job of cleaning the space, which was filled with tons of debris and mud. They then set up a huge geodesic dome donated by Asha at Pacific Domes for the free market. During our day at the temple dome, I made a clothes lines to dry donated bedding that got rained on and stack toilet paper and diapers in shelves Noah made of pallets. We all sorted and stacked bedding and foods. They desperately need more volunteers. Contact: Shelly Lindsay @ 541-482-7288 or Melissa Bond: melissabond006@yahoo.com

“Can I get everyone’s attention? A tractor trailer with 20 pallets will be here in two hours,” Malik calls from the porch. “We’d better eat now,” someone responded.

The walls of this garage are covered with posters, placards and newspaper clippings sharing struggles and victories of Malik’s history as an activist. I volunteered for this evening’s night watch from 2am-3am, and was given a briefing- told what to do if police or white power come around. “The police don’t like Malik cuz of his involvement with the Black Panthers, and cuz this is a multi-racial camp. The white power hang out couple blocks down, but they have not been around lately.”

I made a tree house hammock in Waveland and got into something like poison oak, so I got itchy spots all over my arms and belly. Mo at the free medical clinic here in Algiers gave me clay to spread on the spots, which I am doing as I write this now.

At Earthdance, $500 was raised to buy a digital for this mission. The images are turning out great, so I’ll be adding them to the Action Hero Network Tribe.net photo album as soon as I get them off the card and on to a computer. I used Rainbow medic Pete’s computer to get online and upload images in Waveland, but he’ll have gone home to Virginia when I get back. A laptop is key to the success of promoting the Action Hero Network, so I need to get one soon. You can help make it happen through a contribution: http://www.ihcenter.org/groups/actionheronetwork.html

The mission is to inform the masses to what action heroes are doing, and inspire activism. There is an immediate need to get more volunteers and support here to the gulf coast. Sharing ActionHeroNetwork.net, you bring attention to many movements.

I was originally planning to head back to California with Leah, making this just a ten day trip, but I really don’t have any good reason to go back with all the work to do here. We are creating a community center, day care and after school project in Waveland. In a couple days, Greg (who does the Really Really Free Market in SF), is flying in to take part, and a couple other Action Heroes will be driving the Dragonfly Spaceship down from Portland, Oregon via SF. If you want to join us, please do so... we are rockin’ this scene, creating a new model for common-unity. Waveland is basically rubble, so people are open to building something totally new. We are free to camp and the Rainbow Family kitchen is kicking out the nutrition -- so it is an unique opportunity to focus creative powers and get busy.

See pics from the places mentioned above in the photo album at: http://actionhero.tribe.net/

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Doctor in Baton Rouge: Free Life Medical Assistance

2005-09-26T18:02:19Z

My friend Lise forwarded this to me. She tells me Dr. Freeman is of course EXTREMLY busy so please only email them directly if it's important.
f.c.

~*~*

Hello Everyone!

I am trying to get the word out about a remarkable doctor down in Baton Rouge who is bravely responding to the natural (and political) disasters that struck his home state. Dr. Joe Freeman, who is currently on the ER staff at the American Legion Hospital in Crowley, Louisiana, saw first hand the medical needs of so many under-served people escalate in the days following the hurricane. Instead of just going back to "life as usual", he decided to do something about the hundreds of people that he saw were in need of basic medical care, many of whom had no medical insurance and no medical histories to reference. He pulled together his personal resources and started two medical clinics in the outlaying areas of Baton Rouge: one in Jennings and one in Plaquemine, LA. The clinics operate under the umbrella name of : Free Life Medical Assistance for Louisiana.

He is in need of so much: funds to operate, donations of medicine, supplies, toys and books for kids in the waiting rooms, technical assistance for his web site, etc. etc.

I have talked with this man many times on the phone and have been truly struck by his guts, his vision and tireless drive to get out there and make a difference to the forgotten populations in and around New Orleans. There is a really inspiring NPR interview of Dr. Freeman taken on 9/5/05 at www.npr.org (putting in "joe freeman" on the search mode).

Gifts & supplies can be sent to the following contact information:
Dr. Joe Freeman
Free Life Medical Assistance for Louisiana
6229 Riverbend Lakes Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70820

For further information, you may also e-mail: Dr740@aol.com for Dr. Freeman and JD0317@aol.com for his wife Dayne Freeman, a lawyer in Baton Rouge. Dayne has recently incorporated this new organization and has applied for 501(c)(3) status.

One person can make a difference! This guy is doing it.
Call write me for any additional background info. A thousand thanks in advance.

much love,
Lise
liselaw@aol.com

Attached Message

Date: Thu, 22 Sep 2005 17:16:11 EDT
From: Dr740@aol.com
Subject: Fwd: Medical charity from joe and dayne

Attached Message

Date: Wed, 21 Sep 2005 11:40:25 EDT
From: JD0317@aol.com
To: Dr740@aol.com
Subject: Re: Medical charity

THE ORGANIZATION WAS INCORPORATED IN LOUISIANA ON SEPTEMBER 13, 2005. THE TAXPAYER ID NUMBER IS 20-3443943. THE APPLICATION IS PENDING FOR 501(C)(3) STATUS. ITS NAME IS FREE LIFE MEDICAL ASSISTANCE FOR LOUISIANA, 6229 RIVERBEND LAKES DRIVE, BATON ROUGE, LA 70820. TWO CLINICS HAVE BEEN SET UP: ONE IN JENNINGS, LA AND THE OTHER IN PLAQUEMINE, LA. WE ARE WORKING ON A WEBSITE AS I WRITE THIS AND I WILL FORWARD YOU THE DOMAIN SITE ONCE IT IS COMPLETE. THANK YOU FOR GETTING THE WORD OUT.

DAYNE FREEMAN

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Heads up because....

2005-09-23T20:08:05Z

RITA IS COMING!!! Maybe the moderator should call this tribe "the Hurricane Aid Tribe."

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Need Classified Ad Program for NewOrleansNeeds.Net

2005-09-23T02:21:53Z

Working on setting up a site for those that have been dislocated who want to get on with their life in New Orleans. It will be for people searching for jobs, new housing and the like. There will also be options for employers and the like to post opportunities.

Hoping to find a donation of a classified program that will simplify the construction of this site.

Thanks much,

Curt

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A new tribe for a new Hurricane.

2005-09-22T23:10:25Z

Hello. I live in Houston and went ahead and made this tribe:

http://tribes.tribe.net/ritahelp?_click_path=Application%5Btribe%5D.Tribe%5B824cb4d3-e91e-4917-9d18-b24bb98f0ec2%5D&r=10316

ta da! Now excuse me while i pace around franticly trying to secure stuff.

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L.A. PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION - "ARTISTS FOR KATRINA"

2005-09-22T18:53:25Z

Saturday, September 24th from 2pm til 11pm

Lightspace 1984 N. Main Street Suite 501 Los Angeles, CA 90031 located inside the Brewery Art Complex

Free Event One Night Only

Please join us for a benefit art exhibition Featuring over 30 artists from all over the WORLD.

Artist have agreed to donate 50%-100% of Their sales of artwork to the charity of their choice.

lightspace.acwcreative.com

(I will not be at this event but I have donated some prints.)

Confirmed artists:
Marco Patino
Ed Fox
Steve Diet Goedde
Perry Gallagher
Guillermo Bert
Mitzi Valenzuela Cardenas
Donna Ricci
Lisa Prichard
Dave Naz
Yoffy
John Cope
Azcra
Rick Lujan
Ivana Ford
Wil Cohen
Simone
Mitchel Evans
S. Jenx
Gene Jimenez
Phong Hong
Pixie
Tiffany Trenda
Mark Rasmussen
Eduardo Bonilla
The Joker
Christine Uskievich

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Queer Women & Transfolk Sought

2005-09-22T03:48:34Z

My name is Jes Muse. I am one of the founders of Blue Star Builders.

BSB is a group of skilled trades-women who wish to help rebuild in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. Our goal is to rebuild the homes of two older, lesbian women in New Orleans—women who have lost everything in recent Gulf Coast disaster. While Blue Star Builders was founded here in the California Bay Area our team consists of concerned members of the queer community from throughout the United States. Every member of our crew will be volunteering their skills and time. All money for, and materials donated to, this effort will be put directly in to covering the costs of this project.

Currently, we are in the process of acquiring fiscal sponsorship, recruiting team members and organizing. We have meetings every Wednesday night at 7pm at Muddy Waters Café on Valencia and 24th in San Francisco. All interested parties are asked to RSVP to Muse_23@yahoo.com

with their name, phone number, email address and area of expertise. Notes from each meeting will be emailed promptly after every meeting.

Thank you so much for your help,

Jes Muse

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People Need Temporary Shelter - All Size Tents, Tarps, Etc.

2005-09-21T18:28:37Z

From recent news reports, it sounds like hundreds of people in smaller towns outside of New Orleans and in Mississippi are still are lacking even temporary shelter.

I saw one mayor on CNN crying for tents for the town's residents.

They can't even get tents from FEMA!
Also TARPs and things of that nature would be useful.

There's gotta be some of that stuff floating around this city!

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Houston

2005-09-21T14:32:25Z

Am on the ground and looking for contacts.

An article about someone else's experience Astrodome and Reliant Center
http://slate.msn.com/id/2126465/?nav=tap3

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So. California - Jam Bands for Katrina Aid

2005-09-21T05:51:54Z

Katrina Relief w/Southern California Jam Bands!

Hey folks! This will be Sept 30th, Friday nite.

A Katrina Relief w/popular Southern California Jam Bands will be happening at the New Orlean's-influenced Club Fais Do Do, located on 5257 West Adams Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90016
Minimum $5 donation at the door. Proceeds will help musicians of New Orleans affected by Katrina c/o Preservation Hall. other agencies will be represented.

This is not a problem that's going away even in a few months. This is help that is really needed. What better way to raise money but with the spirit of music, that of which New Orleans was founded upon.

Produced by Wagatail Productions, Rising Sun Entertainment & AWJ Productions, Inc.

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For the California Sacramento Sierra area.

2005-09-20T21:18:55Z

WHAT IS THE AMERICAN REDCROSS DOING TO HELP VICTIMS OF HURRICANE KATRINA?

Since the disaster hit, the American Red Cross has been on the scene to help victims. To Date we have opened more than 902 Red Cross shelters in 24 states that have housed more than 204,270 people, and we have served more than 11 million hot meals. Currently we are making it possible for 140,374 people who are running out of personal resources to remain in hotels in 46 states. The American Red Cross has mobilized its nationwide network of more than 850 chapters to support this effort. More than 122,000 disaster relief workers from 50 states, Puerto Rico, Washington, D.C. and the Virgin Islands are supporting this unprecedented relief operation. The American Red Cross is currently undergoing a massive mobilization effort to deploy existing Red Cross volunteers and train new ones for future deployment. For more information on this effort, please visit www.sacsierraredcross.org.

HOW CAN I HELP?

Our major need right now is financial contributions. We expect this to be one of the most expensive disasters in American Red Cross history, and we need the support of the American people to provide Red Cross relief to victims. You can make a donation online at www.sacsierraredcross.org, via phone at 1-800-HELP NOW or by mail with a check made out to “American Red Cross,” 8928 Volunteer Lane, Ste. #100, Sacramento, CA 95826.

WHO SHOULD I CALL TO DO A FUNDRAISER?

Thank you for your interest. Our fund development department is coordinating all outside fundraisers. To get information on picking up donation cans or other fundraising activities, please contact that department directly at (916) 368-3123 or use our chapter main number (916)368-3131.

HOW CAN I MAKE SURE MY DONATION IS SPENT ON KATRINA?

Contributions to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund are best, because they allow us to spend money where it is needed most as new disasters occur. However, if you put “Hurricane Katrina” in the memo line of your check, we will ensure it is spent on this specific relief operation. We are committed to honoring the intent of our donors, so if you prefer to designate your contribution for a specific purpose, please be sure to let us know!

ARE YOU TAKING DONATIONS OF ITEMS?

Thank you for your inquiry. While we appreciate your desire to help, the American Red Cross is not able to accept donations of physical items like clothing, blankets or food. We have found that the cost to collect, ship and warehouse these items often outweighs the value of the items themselves. Financial donations are best because they allow us to purchase EXACTLY what’s needed and get it to people quickly. We try to make these purchases as close to the affected region as possible, so there’s the added benefit of injecting money into the disaster-affected economy.

The American Red Cross is not taking donations of medical supplies or medications either prescription or over the counter. These supplies are best donated to organizations that have a mission of medical relief.

Our major need right now is financial contributions. We expect this to be one of the most expensive disasters in American Red Cross history, and we need the support of the American people to provide Red Cross relief to victims. You can make a donation online at www.sacsierraredcross.org, via phone at 1-800-HELP NOW or by mail with a check made out to “American Red Cross,” 8928 Volunteer Lane, Ste. #100, Sacramento, CA 95826.

I WOULD LIKE TO VOLUNTEER IN THE LOCAL OFFICE (SACRAMENTO, AUBURN, PLACERVILLE, SONORA). HOW DO I DO THAT?

The Sacramento Sierra chapter is still in need of volunteers to work in their local offices. These volunteers are needed to help with administrative support like answering phones, data entry or various other duties in our fund development department. If you are interested in helping locally in either, Sacramento, Auburn, Placerville or Sonora, please call the Sacramento Sierra Chapter at 916-368-3131.

ARE YOU RECRUITING VOLUNTEERS TO BE DEPLOYED TO EVACUATION SHELTERS?

We are actively recruiting volunteers to be deployed to the effected region. To do this, you must be in good health with no mobility limitations, and you must be able to commit to traveling on a “hardship” assignment (sleeping on a cot, with limited access to showers) for three weeks. As of right now, shelters have adequate staffing to support their mission. It is when these volunteers are finished with their assignments, which ranges anywhere from 10 to 21 days, that more volunteers will be needed to replace them. Also, please keep in mind, that this relief operation will last anywhere from six to 12 months. For more information on volunteer needs, please visit www.sacsierraredcross.org.

HOW MANY PEOPLE HAVE BEEN DEPLOYED TO SUPPORT THE AMERICAN RED CROSS DISASTER RELIEF OPERATION FROM THE SACRAMENTO SIERRA CHAPTER?

Since Saturday the 27th of August our chapter has deployed 366 volunteers. We are looking forward to training and processing more volunteers in the future.

WHY IS DEPLOYMENT TAKING SO LONG?

We are currently deploying trained people to support the disaster relief effort for hurricane Katrina.
Our deployment numbers are at the request of our Service Area. When our Service Center sends our chapter a request for numbers of trained people to be deployed, our chapter then starts the process of finding volunteers with availabilities to match. Please keep in mind that this will be a long disaster relief operation, one that will possibly last from six months to a year.

ARE YOU GOING TO BE HAVING MORE TRAINING CLASSES?

We will be having more training classes in the days to come. Please keep in mind that this is a “hardship” assignment (sleeping on a cot, with limited access to showers) for three weeks. To be deployed to help, you need to have taken our training and must be in good health with no mobility limitations. The American Red Cross is currently staffed for the shelters that are open. It is when these volunteers are finished with their assignments, which ranges anywhere from 10 to 21 days, that more volunteers will be needed to replace them. Also, please keep in mind, that this relief operation will last anywhere from six to 12 months.
Please monitor www.sacsierraredcross.org for updates on dates and times.

WHAT ARE YOU DOING WITH EVACUEES FROM THE HURRICANE KATRINA DISASTER AREA?

Any individuals/families that are self-evacuating to the Sacramento Area are eligible for services through the American Red Cross. The Sacramento Sierra Chapter of the American Red Cross is operating a service center in the Sacramento office. This is for the registration and assessment of self-evacuees. In order to receive services, self-evacuees, upon arrival to the Sacramento area, need to contact the Sacramento Sierra Chapter of the American Red Cross by phone at (916) 368-3131 or in person at 8928 Volunteer Lane, Sacramento. Please note that the service center hours vary from day to day . Please call to check on hours.

For people who are unable to visit a local chapter, the American Red Cross has opened up a call center. This center will interview and aid evacuees with the same guidelines as a chapter service center. The call center number is
1-800-975-7585. Please be aware that this number is very impacted and to please be patient with the process.

I WOULD LIKE TO OFFER MY HOME TO DISPLACED EVACUEES, HOW DO I DO THAT?

Thank you for your generous offer to house evacuees displaced by hurricane Katrina. The American Red Cross
does not match evacuees with host families in unaffected areas. Please visit either www.sac.sheriff.com, or your local Salvation Army (Sacramento, 916-563-3700). These organizations are processing of this type of donation.

HOW DO I HELP WITH LOCAL EVACUATION SHELTERS?

It is unclear at this time if an evacuation shelter for hurricane Katrina evacuees will be located in our area.
If you want to participate in a local shelter, if one is located here, you will need to take the same 9 hour training class. We will be having more training classes in the days to come. Please monitor www.sacsierraredcross.org for updates on dates and times.

HOW CAN I FIND OUT ABOUT A LOVED ONE IN THE HURRICANE-AFFECTED REGION?

The American Red Cross has launched a website to help assist family members who are seeking news about loved ones living in the path of Hurricane Katrina.

• If you have internet access, please visit the “Family Links Registry” via www.redcross.org to register yourself, a missing relative or view the existing list of registrants.

• Due to the extent of the damage and the number of people displaced, concerned friends and family members are encouraged to visit this site daily to consult the list, as it will be updated continuously.

• Those who do not have access should call our toll-free hotline 1-877-LOVED-1S (1-877-568-3317)

I AM HAVING TROUBLE WITH MY CLIENT ASSISTANCE CARD (CAC).

If you are a hurricane Katrina evacuee and are having trouble with your:

* US Bank VISA Client Assistance Card that was issued to you at the Sacramento Sierra Red Cross., please call US Bank customer service at 1-877-693-2899.

* Red Cross CAC card, please come by the Red Cross office for assistance.
Please call 916-368-3131 to check the service center hours.

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artist/crafts people

2005-09-20T18:07:13Z

Craft Emergency Relief Fund has an extensive list of free studio/living spaces all across the country, for artist and crafts people displaced by katrina. The organization has been around for years and is legit. We posted our space there. Check it out www.craftemergency.org

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Napa MD Needs Your Unused Medicines, Etc. for Katrina Victims

2005-09-19T15:54:17Z

Dear Tribers:

I am a medical doctor and next Saturday (9-25-05) I am taking a team of 20 doctors and other medical and support personnel to New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Biloxi and other areas nearby in order to provide the poorest people there with free, very badly needed medical services.

We are driving donated RVs from Northern California to the Hurricane Katrina disaster zones and using the vehicles as portable clinics; taking medical services to people who cannot easily reach other medical providers or services.

We desperately need your help. We will be treating thousands of patients over the 3 months we are planning on being on the Gulf Coast but cannot do it alone.

We need ANY AND ALL of your unused, unexpired prescriptions and over-the-counter medicines as well as any of your spare medical supplies (including any and all medical office supplies and equipment), baby formula, and diapers.

We especially need insulin (all types), diabetes testing supplies and equipment, and antibiotics, but can use (and will greatly appreciate) everything else listed here as well.

We can provide you with a tax-deductible donation receipt for the actual value of the medicines and other things you donate.

Please empty all of your medicine (and other) cabinets of any and all of your spare medicines and other needed items and send them to us to use for a very good cause!

My medical license can be verified as valid and active at www.licensepa.state.pa.us (Pennsylvania medical license #: MD013083E)

Thank you for your prompt attention so this extremely important matter.

Sincerely,

Dr. Donald M. Friedman, MD
PO Box 514
Napa, CA 94559-0514
707-266-4025
donald_m_friedman@yahoo.com

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tax break question

2005-09-19T05:02:45Z

i herd california is not honoring the tax break for the victims trying to get back on there feet that have relocated out here is this true?
has any one even herd of thies tax breaks?

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New Orleans Musicians Need Paid Gigs & Instruments! Can you help?

2005-09-17T19:16:23Z

Here are some resources that I've found!
There are a million ways to help.

http://www.tiannahall.com/NOAHmission.html
http://www.outboundmusic.com/NoahleansPlayerDirectory.asp

http://www.savenolamusic.com/help.php

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Animals in need of fostering at Marin Humane

2005-09-17T18:35:40Z

I just wanted to let everyone know that Marin Humane has reportedly recieved 40 dogs today and will be recieving 400 more on Monday. All of these animals need foster homes ASAP. Don't plan to adopt at this point, with luck and prayers these animals will be reunited with their owners. But, in time, many may need permanent adoptive homes as well. Please open your home to a puppy in need.

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any one know of

2005-09-17T09:58:43Z

does any one know of any fund raisers in southern cali that are going on that need volunteers

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Thank you from New Orleans + www.NewOrleansNetwork.org

2005-09-17T01:05:44Z

Dear League family,

I'm in exile in Houston writing to you with a broken heart. It's been three overwhelming weeks, watching my city come apart at the seams. Three weeks of being outraged at the abandonment by our government. And three weeks of being rescued by the generosity of individuals and communities.

Thank you for your outpouring of support for the New Orleans League. To date, we have raised more than $9,000 that is paying organizers, helping displaced families, and building a grassroots response.

We^Òve been re-building our network from New Orleans, and helping people get involved in a political response to this experience. We have been finding each other and strategizing. And we've created a new website to help us talk to each other and organize^Å

www.NewOrleansNetwork.org

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As the waters recede, there are new challenges we need to work together on:
* When and how do we get back into our homes without being harassed by police and military?
* How can we organize as displaced people?
* How can we fight the land grab? How can we make sure that ALL People in New Orleans are given the right to return
and rebuild?
* How can we make sure that ^Óinvisible^Ô communities (immigrants not getting FEMA or Red Cross aid; people arrested
and held without process whose families can^Òt find them) get the resources they need?
* What happens to people with nowhere to go as shelters begin closing?
*How can young people, poor people, communities of color have a say in what is done to us --or in our name?

NewOrleansNetwork.org will be a crucial part of keeping our communities connected, informed, resourced, and involved
in re-building our lives and our city better FOR EVERYONE.

I am asking everyone to do three things to help us:

IF YOU ARE FROM THE NEW ORLEANS REGION:

Take 5 minutes, RIGHT NOW, to go to
http://www.NewOrleansNetwork.org and

1. Log In ^Ö create a user name and password for yourself.

2. Go to the Evacuee Communities forum for the city or state where you are, and post your name and info. Post any events, meetings, or contacts people should know about. If you are not from the region, enter any organizing you know about.

3. Go to the NOLA neighborhoods forum for your neighborhood and post any information, questions, or stories you have about your neighborhood.

IF YOU ARE NOT FROM NEW ORLEANS:

1. Forward this email to everyone you know and get them to log in, enter their info, articles, stories in their evacuee community forum and neighborhood forum.

2. Help any New Orleans folks near you who don^Òt have access to a computer get logged into this site and to other online resources.

PLEASE DONATE
To support our efforts^Å

https://secure.democracyinaction.org/dia/organizations/indyvoter/shop/custom.jsp?donate_page_KEY=80

For New Orleans with love,

Shana Sassoon
New Orleans League

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Certified Massage Therapist raising funds thru massage

2005-09-16T00:32:56Z

Hi. My name is Greg Dervin. I am a Certified Massage Therapist focused in Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue, and Breathwork. I am heading down to Louisiana on Sept 26th to help with the relief efforts.

I am heading down with some folks to build geodesic domes and hammocks of nylon and rope(see www.solomax.com/monkey-spider.html ). These will be places for people to sleep, play and gather to regain a sense of community.

So far, a half dozen friends are keen to go. We are all skilled in preforming and healing arts, and I know we could create a fun, safe space for many children and stress-out parents.

I am also interested in helping document the abuse and repression that is taking place down there. I'll be keeping a weblog to help spread the word (and pics) of what's really going on.

We'll need funds for gas, food, water and many other things.

I am trying to raise money by offering my services as a certified massage therapist for your donations. So if you've been thinking about getting a great quality massage, now is the time to act! :-)

My rate will be $60/hr and $85 for 90minutes.
Other rates could be worked out as well (longer and shorter times).

All money received from this offer will be going to help fund my time in the relief areas. Please help and get an amazing massage in the process!

I have largely cleared my schedule between now at the 26th to schedule appointments. I will do my best to accommodate you.

Thank you, and I look forward to hearing from you.
Greg Dervin
Certified Massage Therapist
415 999 8126

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Lost: Shelby Wilson (Viacom Outdoor)

2005-09-14T23:43:30Z

I am trying to find Shelby Wilson. She was the graphic artist for Viacom Outdoor in New Orleans. She lived in the ninth ward near the area where the levee was breached. She had two horses and we are fearful that she didn't evacuate. If you have any information regarding her, please call our offices at
800 996-9569.

Thank you so much for your help, Christien

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SF Bay Fundraiser Run!

2005-09-14T23:15:43Z

I will be running this race as a fundraiser for
Hurricane Katrina recovery efforts,
more runners and donors are needed if anyone is
interested

Follow the link below for further information

http://bayareapoliticalreview.org//index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=48&Itemid=60

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TOMORROW: Another Benefit at 12 Galaxies

2005-09-14T23:04:43Z

Presented by 12 Galaxies and Pirate Cat Radio 87.9fm

-members of Camper Van Beethoven
-TheHeather Combs Band
-The Catholic Combs
-The Graves Brothers Deluxe

Door admission is a $5 - $20 donation to the Red Cross Katrina Relief Fund.
All Pirate Cat Radio merch sales will go to the Red Cross Katrina Relief Fund.
Donation raffle from Gama-Go, and more.

Wednesday, September 14th 2005 6:30pm
12 Galaxies
2565 Mission Street @ 22nd San Francisco, CA . 94110

To view this listing, click here:
sanfrancisco.tribe.net/listin...86fd36-f29e-4a92-bf82-7193f14c72a2

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Radical Hurricane Relief Projects (articles n more)

2005-09-14T21:38:40Z

_*PERSPECTIVE*_
The situation on the gulf coast is ever-changing. Flexibility and
adaptability are good qualities to consider if you are coming down. This
is a relief effort that will take years, ***but now is the time when the most urgent aid is needed.***

Support radical hurricane relief projects

from Chuck Munson, Infoshop.org
September 13, 2005

This e-mail message contains several stories on radical relief efforts
in New Orleans. Volunteers are needed right now in New Orleans who can
provide medical care, help with clean up, do construction, report on the
situation, and help people organize to save their communities. Radical
doctors and activists are needed who can provide solidarity, not
charity. Activist groups such as Mayday DC, Food Not Bombs Hartford &
Tuscon, Veterans for Peace, and many others are providing mutual aid
right now in New Orleans and neighboring cities. The people of New
Orleans and the Gulf Coast need your help today and in the months to come.

Guides to alternative relief efforts:
http://www.infoshop.org/hurricanekatrina.html
http://www.radicalreference.info/
Grassroots/Low-income/People of Color-led Hurricane Katrina Relief
http://www.sparkplugfoundation.org/katrinarelief.html

Alternative news:
New Orleans Indymedia: http://neworleans.indymedia.org/
Houston Indymedia: http://houston.indymedia.org/
Infoshop News: http://news.infoshop.org

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Report from BARHC caravan in New Orleans

The caravan of medics from the Bay Area Radical Health Collective and
other local activists arrived in New Orleans on the evening of Monday,
September 12. One truck made it through the checkpoint before curfew,
and the others managed to persuade officers to let them through by
showing their EMT licenses.

The medics on the ground report that the situation is surreal and
extremely militarized, with armed soldiers and police
everywhere. There are still areas underwater or smoldering, travel
after dark is prohibited, and there are reports of armed
vigilantes. Packs of dogs roam the streets, and there are still
uncollected bodies of the deceased. Authorities are doing aerial
spraying to control mosquitoes, and the atmosphere is described as
highly toxic.

Nevertheless, Algiers, a New Orleans neighborhood on the dry side of
the Mississippi River, is largely intact, with many of its beautiful
homes still habitable. The neighborhood has running water and
electricity was recently restored. While there is little working
infrastructure in New Orleans itself, it is possible to drive to open
stores in surrounding parishes for medicine, food, and other
supplies. Communications are described as sporadic, but they've been
able to get messages out via cell phone and wireless e-mail.

Medics have established a clinic near a local mosque, now named the
Common Ground clinic, and activists are also distributing non-medical
supplies like diapers. Days after the initial crew from MayDay/DC set
up the clinic, FEMA finally arrived. "Officials" are providing medical
aid, have set up a relief center near the local public hospital, and
apparently are supplying medications, but many residents find their
heavily armed presence intimidating. One medic reports that military
trucks with loudspeakers are telling residents where to get help, in
an apparent attempt to direct them away from the grassroots
effort. Activists with vehicles have been driving residents with
prescriptions to pharmacies in nearby parishes.

The activists on the ground emphasize that this will be a long-term
effort. While they are pretty well stocked now with medical supplies,
some needs remain, including vitamins, glucose test strips, non-DEET
insect repellent, office supplies, and things like extension cords and
power strips. Herbs and other supplies the "officials" do not offer
will need to be replenished on an ongoing basis. Given the fluidity of
the situation, it is suggested that it may be preferable to donate
money (so activists can buy what they need nearby) rather than
shipping or delivering in-kind donations. Community meetings are held
regularly to decide how to distribute funds. They are in the process
of setting up a bank account and a P.O. box.

The real need is for more volunteers, especially those with medical
training. There are about 9 medics there now. The BARHC team plans to
leave at the end of the week, and by then the MayDay team will have
been there nearly two weeks, so there's a need for new workers to
rotate in as these teams rotate out. Incoming activists should expect
to be self-sufficient in terms of tents, sleeping bags, and food
(though water and food can be purchased in nearby parishes). Everyone
emphasizes the importance of approaching this in a spirit of
"solidarity not charity," as they work with the community to establish
a long-term, locally-controlled operation.

With electricity restored, activists are also now working to establish
a local independent media center. They stress the importance of
bringing in journalists of color covering the local Black community.

(Posted by Liz Highleyman in San Francisco on behalf of the BARHCers
in New Orleans: Michael, Dixie, Bee, Arni, and Lucinda.)

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Mini-update from New Orleans

September 13

Bork says that the caravan from San Francisco is there and are busy
helping the hundreds of people coming by for medical help. The San
Francisco contingent will only be there through Thursday, so after that
the Mayday group will be down to four people. Bork says that they
desperately need more radical medical people who can help out and work
with the spirit of solidarity, not charity. There are lots of people who
need help in New Orleans. The situation is so bad that the military is
still giving supplies to our anarchists because they don't trust the big
relief agencies such as the Red Cross.

Chuck0

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Update on Mayday DC relief effort in New Orleans

Chuck Munson
Infoshop News

September 12 -- Imagine a situation where the military, FEMA, and the
Red Cross are sending people needing help over to a tent set up by
anarchists and you start to get a picture of what is happening in New
Orleans, at least on the Algiers side of the river. Volunteers with
Mayday DC set up a wellness center in front of the Masjib Bilal Mosque
on Friday and since then have treated hundreds of people for ailments
ranging from high blood pressure to dog bites. The latter is caused by
the growing number of feral packs of dogs left behind by the evacuation.

Over a thousand people are left in the Algiers neighborhood--they've
have been doing what they can to survive and rebuild. FEMA and the
military have a presence in the neighborhood, but they aren't exactly
doing much. President Bush spent the night on an amphibious assault
carrier in clear view of the people doing work out of the mosque, but
they don't report signs of any presidential photo-ops in their neighborhood.

The wellness tent, dubbed the ?Mayday Mutual Aid Medical Station,? has
helped around 55-60 people a day during the weekend and around 100
today. The station has been busy mostly in the morning and early
afternoon. The station shuts down in the evening when the curfew takes
place.

The Mayday DC relief effort at the Masjib Bilal Mosque has grown to six
people, thanks to the arrival today of the Cafe Manowaj truck from
Washington, DC and another vehicle full of supplies from Asheville,
North Carolina. Jamie "Bork" Loughner--an organizer with Mayday
DC--reports that the military came by with three truckloads filled with
supplies.

I asked Bork how people could help and what kind of volunteers are
needed. She said that they need more medical people. The neighborhood
needs volunteers with construction skills to help with the clean-up and
new construction. One thing they don't need are tourists, especially
people who drop off clothes, pose for photos showing how good they are,
and then run back home. Bork stressed that they are getting too many
clothes and not enough of other important supplies. The Mayday crew also
asked that people NOT donate to the Red Cross, as that organization is
corrupt and has been impeding relief efforts. Volunteers are also needed
to rescue animals.

***

For more breaking news on the situation in New Orleans and the Gulf
Coast, please visit Infoshop News (http://news.infoshop.org) or New
Orleans Indymedia (http://neworleans.indymedia.org/).

Information about donating money and resources to various alternative
relief groups can be found at: http://www.infoshop.org/hurricanekatrina.html

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From Project South, to Michael Guerrero, coordinator of Grassroots
Global Justice:

"If I were in the situation like our brothers and sisters suffering with
the aftermath of Katrina, I would certainly be in some store to change
my wet, fecal-soaked clothes, getting water and food, and if a cop came
up to me to tell me to halt and throw away, I would tell him to go ahead
and shoot me as I open the bottle of water and begin to drink it!" --
Dr. Gwen Patton, Movement Activist and Project South Board Member

Greetings Michael:

Our hearts and minds are with all of our members and Southerners that
have been affected by the disaster that is both nature-made and
man-made. ?Man??local and national officials?knew that this level of
devastation would result if a hurricane of this magnitude ever hit New
Orleans; even down to the number of people (100,000 low-income New
Orleanians) who would be stranded without resources to evacuate.

It was hard enough to watch the disaster that was Hurricane Katrina, but
it is even more challenging to watch the overwhelming disregard for
those who have been left behind by poverty and racial injustice. The
crisis in the watery soul of the South didn't start when the levees
broke in New Orleans. But it does brutally unmask a system unfit to
lead, organize, or make any decisions about our country's future. Needs
must be met today. Institutions must be bent to serve. The vision of
tomorrow - a place where we know this could have been avoided and no one
left to the elements for days/weeks - becomes not a future hope but an
imminent necessity, up to us to secure.

Project South offers its unending commitment to fight today and secure
tomorrow a world where human needs are met and the future is not empty
with desperation but bright with promise.

"As the South goes . . . So goes the nation." -- WEB DuBois

ACTION STEPS

1) Money Makes a Difference: Individuals are suffering and many agencies
are responding to individual needs. Project South feels that our role is
to support collective action from the grassroots, and we ask you to
consider contributing to Southern Partners Fund ? Relief & Renewal Fund.
This fund and our efforts will concentrate on providing support and
resources to our movement leaders and to organized communities so that
we rebuild the South effectively and with equity.

Go to www.spfund.org (The Relief & Renewal Fund is not listed yet, but
we have confirmed that this fund will serve Southern communities
directly. The full listing will be on site in a few days.) Southern
Partners Fund is a trusted resource with ties to grassroots movements in
the rural and urban South. Their efforts will be tracked, accountable,
and long-term.

2) Supporting our Partners: Project South is contacting our
organizational partners in the region to support their efforts to find
and care for their members.

3) Educating & Activating our Members: Project South Members are invited
to participate in a meeting on September 13
th to discuss and plan a Member Gathering on October 7
th to connect the current disaster with the movement building plans
around the US Social Forum.

MEETING TO PLAN & GET INVOLVED = Tuesday, September 13
th - 6-8pm @ the Project South office, Atlanta

MEMBER GATHERING (Food & Family) = Friday, October 7
th - 7-9pm @ East Lake Co-Housing Center, Decatur

4) Local Action: Project South will work with local coalitions and
organizations to address the emerging issues that face our community. As
thousands of evacuees find refuge in Atlanta, we will work to connect
organizing efforts around the City Ban on Panhandling Ordinance and the
public transportation struggle to ensure that all those affected by
poverty, racism, and injustice are protected and receive adequate
resources to survive and flourish.

Please join us in our efforts to address this massive catastrophe in
strategic ways. The nation is looking to the South and sees the reality
of our people. As we witness this moment, Project South offers these
critical questions:

1 What are the historical root causes of poverty, of land management,
and disaster relief efforts that have led to this moment?

2 How do we remember and hold closer the humanity of folks who have been
left behind while critiquing the broader political system for its racism
and classism?

3 How do we look forward and build the capacity of our communities in
the South so that we are prepared to stand with all that are affected by
systems of oppression in times of crisis?

Thank you for all that you do. Please check our website for more
information. We are committed to providing you and all our members with
movement building analysis that reminds us of our long-term struggle in
the midst of crisis.

http://www.projectsouth.org

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*EMERGENCY CALL FOR PROGRESSIVE ACTION (9/12/2005)
PEOPLE, TRUCKS, RELIEF SUPPLIES NEEDED ON GULF COAST
Small Communities Still Under served; Distribution of Aid Urgently Needed
Support Community-Based Relief Efforts, Not Massive Bureaucracies*

_*EMERGENCY CALL FOR AID*_
If you are like many people, the scenes of New Orleans and the Gulf
coast are overwhelming. Though the storm may not be front page news in
your town right now, *emergency relief is needed more than ever*. Many
of you have thought about coming down. *Now is the time for you to take
action and make a direct difference in the lives of those affected by
storm damage and federal mismanagement.* Here is what you can do:

1) *Come to Covington, Louisiana to Camp Casey II*I and volunteer to
distribute aid (see below for address and directions). Those people
with pick-up trucks, vans and cargo vehicles are urgently needed.

2) *Organize within you local community to send trucks of relief
supplies*. Items most in need include bottled water, food, medicines,
toiletries/personal care products, diapers and other baby care products,
mosquito repellent, poison ivy anti-itch lotions, rubber gloves and
breathing filter masks, and anti-biotic cleaners.

3) *Donate financial assistance or raise money in a community
fundraiser* and donate it to those groups listed on
http://katrina.mayfirst.org/. If you know of individual activists
working on the coast, consider supporting them while they perform relief
work.

4) *Support community-based relief efforts.* Do not send money or
supplies to the Red Cross. While the Red Cross has been serving people,
they are also a huge bureaucracy that is a bottleneck in getting relief
to all the affected communities.

_*RELIEF SITUATION UPDATE: SEPTEMBER 12, 2005*_
The Gulf coast has been devastated by Hurricane Katrina and a negligent
Federal relief effort. While relief supplies are flowing in, many local
communities and neighborhoods across hundreds of square miles of
southern Mississippi (MS) and Louisiana (LA) are under served or not
being served at all. While massive amounts of relief supplies have
flowed into the region, much of it sits idle in giant warehouses with
no/slow means of local distribution. Meanwhile, local residents still
need food, medicines, toiletries, mosquito repellent, soothing lotions
for poison ivy, building materials, and pet assistance. Local
organizations and individuals in conjunction with organizations like
Food Not Bombs, MayDay DC, Veterans for Peace, and other progressive
groups are trying to meet the need in these hard hit neighborhoods but
are badly understaffed. Local community organizations are jostling the
Federal government for control of their neighborhoods.

_*DIRECTIONS TO CAMP CASEY III IN COVINGTON, LA *_
From downtown Covington, travel north on US-190. Road changes name to
SR-25. After approximately 4.7 miles, turn right onto Million Dollar
Road. Several dirt roads branch off from Million Dollar Road. Keep left
and stay on the paved road. After approximately 2.2 miles, Land O' Pines
Campground is on your left. Stop in the front and someone can assist you
in locating your tent. You may be referred to the overflow camping area.
Bring a tent, sleeping bag and food for sharing at the camp. Call
707-536-3001.

_*PERSPECTIVE*_
The situation on the gulf coast is ever-changing. Flexibility and
adaptability are good qualities to consider if you are coming down. This
is a relief effort that will take years, but now is the time when the
most urgent aid is needed.

_*MORE INFORMATION*_
http://neworleans.indymedia.org/
http://www.michaelmoore.com/
http://www.veteransforpeace.org/hurricane_relief.htm
http://www.realreports.blogspot.com/

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Vermont Guard Brings Food To Projects
People Tell of Police Abuse, Express Anger at Feds

By David Van Deusen

Jefferson Parish, LA, - On the afternoon of Thursday, September 8th,
Vermont National Guard troops brought food and water, by truck, into a
number of poor and working class communities in Jefferson Parish, just
across the river from New Orleans. Throughout the day twelve Guardsmen
distributed an estimated 900 meals to hurricane survivors.

The first destination was a housing project in Tarrytown. The apartment
buildings were two story structures, built in the 1970s. These projects
are populated by poor Blacks. The streets were littered with debris.
Many buildings remained intact. Others showed signs of Katrina?s
devastating winds. Electricity remained out. At the flood?s height,
waters flowed waist deep through this neighborhood. By the time the
Guard rolled through, the flood had already subsided.

Before Katrina the projects were home to hundreds. As the Guard arrived
with provisions, it appeared that only thirty or so remained. These
were the poorest of the poor; those who had no means to leave on their
own accord. Many were children and elderly. This neighborhood received
little aid prior to the Guard?s arrival, and none whatsoever for the
first five days of the disaster. The fire department refused to bring
supplies into the community without a National Guard presence because of
fear for their safety.

As the Guard drove slowly through the streets passing out food and
water, I followed, interviewing residents. A young man named Renee
Rose, 16, made his way to the supplies. I asked him what he thought of
the government?s response to the crisis.

?I don?t think they done alright cause the power should have been on by
now,? said Rose. He continued to talk about the state of his
neighborhood, ?The community right here is falling apart. Ain't never
been that many people who have left? we got a man who lived right here,
got killed.? The reason for the killing, as well as the perpetrator is
unclear.

?That was his van right there, and they left. See what they did-?the
anger--they messed up the van? see how messed up it is? They just went
berserk, see?? The van he points to looks as if its been bludgeoned
with sledge hammers. The sides are smashed in, and the windows are broken.

I ask Renee what he thinks the future holds. ?I don?t know. I have no
clue. Bush needs to come down here and see himself? I don?t think he
would, but he needs to.?

Kathryn Nevels, 54, sits in a chair in front of her apartment. She also
contends that the government response to the storm was less than
adequate. ?To tell the truth we wish it could be better. We wish it
could be much better.?

Despite these misgivings, Nevels remains optimistic about the community.
?Everybody is fine, they?re pitching in together and helping the best
way we can. We?re just hoping that once everything is over with our
dept to society is paid and we can rebuild and start all over again.?
She does not explain whom she feels the people owe a dept to.

I approached a group of four adults, three women and one man who all
appeared to be in their late thirties-early forties. This group was
standing around a car loaded with belongings. They immediately express
their desire to leave for Texas, but confess they have no gas. All
wished to remain unnamed.

A distraught woman, mother of three, tells me ?everybody?s gone and
we?ve been living here for over five years, maybe six. We?re just
hanging on strong? I?m just trying to look after my children? We got no
gas, we got [some] water in jugs... We?re trying to keep [our home]
clean the best way we can, but it still has the whole filth and smell in
it. The damage is real bad? I?m trying to get out of here. I?m trying
to get to Texas. I don?t care where I go as long as I get the fuck up
out of here.?

I ask how she assesses the local and federal government?s response to
the crisis. Her eyes become sharp. ?They [the government] are not
handling it [the crisis] right. They?re not doing what they?re supposed
to do. If they were to do what they were supposed to do, we would be
out of here right about now.?

Addressing local officials she becomes angry and proclaims, ?People came
here and drew guns on us? The police? They were about to beat up my
[twelve year old] son on his birthday because he told them not to search
his bag? They came out from nowhere, just crept up on us. When it?s
dark we can?t see nothing. We didn?t know what was going on. They draw
guns on us, telling us to raise our hands up, you know ?and everything.
My little niece was right there, she had her baby and they still was
drawing guns? We had no choice but to put our hands up or we?d get
shot. They [the police] said ?we saw you breaking into peoples cars?
and were gonna shoot somebody.?

The woman claims that police shot and killed local residents without
just cause. ?People that?s dear to us done got shot. People we know
got killed. They [the police] got the permission to shoot them on sight.?

A strong looking man in his forties stepped forward and said, ?They draw
guns on all of us. Every last one of my kids, my wife, and my nephew,
and everything.?

The man discusses the plight of those who were forced to loot food when
government aid failed to arrive, ?We got a lot of people who go get food
for their [family]. They [the police] killed them, since the storm, in
this neighborhood, on Manhattan [street] across the river and
everything. All down here. [The police] have been shooting on the
kids. They aren?t saying freeze or nothing. They shooting you in the
head and that?s bad.?

Another resident, a woman in her late 30s, attributed the alleged
instances of police killings to racism. ?We got a lot of racist [White]
cops that are taking advantage of this fact that it?s supposed to be
marshal law, and they?re really taking advantage of it.?

With relative chaos still prevailing in Jefferson Parish, it is
impossible to verify or discredit these serious charges. It is also
difficult to tell if these alleged abuses are localized or widespread.
However, in the past 72 hours, similar reports have been coming in from
New Orleans. I can report that the night before, while on patrol with
the Guard no more than a mile away, two local cops from the sheriff?s
department pulled up to us. In the darkness they did not notice that a
member of the press was present. I heard them tell the Guardsmen ?no
one on this street is innocent.? They went on to encourage the Guard to
shoot people, and informed them that they would cover up such events. As
they pulled away, they aimed their PA system at area apartments, blaring
the sounds of a woman screaming. To date the Vermont National Guard has
not fired a weapon.

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news on what is happening

2005-09-14T17:19:05Z

I've been trying to get a handle on what is happening in New Orleans....
so i can know where to focus my attention.

You can watch live news and short news clips here: http://www.wdsu.com

These two stories give a good idea about what has gone down:

http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/nationworld/2002463400_katrinasuperdome01.html

http://msnbc.msn.com/id/9179587

What are other good sources?

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MoveOn's Hurricane Housing project: 160,000+ beds for victims.

2005-09-14T17:17:19Z

"Hurricane Katrina has left hundreds of thousands of people homeless.
But thousands of people throughout the region are stepping up to offer
free shelter to those in need. 163,911 beds volunteered so far!"

Donate one today:

http://www.hurricanehousing.org/

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40,000 fresh volunteers needed.

2005-09-14T16:52:09Z

The first wave of volunteers in the Gulf States need to be relieved. The Red Cross is looking for 40,000 new volunteers to take their place.

From The New Orleans Times-Picayune, via Macintouch:

"Officials at the American Red Cross, which is in the midst of its largest and longest-lasting relief operation in its history, said Saturday that they are seeking 40,000 new volunteers from around the country to help with the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.
About 36,000 Red Cross volunteers are currently providing food, shelter and other emergency help to about 160,000 people at 675 shelters in 23 states, an agency spokesman said. But many of the volunteers, who typically serve three-week stints in the field, will be going home soon and replacements are needed.
'We're not going away in a few weeks or even a few months,' said Red Cross spokesman John Dengan, who described the recruitment drive as the largest ever for the relief agency.
Those who sign up will have to undergo training, which typically takes about six hours but could take longer for those who perform specialized tasks. Dengan said those who are interested should inquire with their local Red Cross chapters for more information."

Times-Picayune article:
http://www.nola.com/newslogs/breakingtp/index.ssf?/mtlogs/nola_Times-Picayune/archives/2005_09_10.html#078722

Find your local Red Cross chapter:
http://www.redcross.org/where/chapts.asp

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volunteering

2005-09-13T20:58:49Z

i would like to go down to one of the disaster relief areas and help out however I can. I am however having a hard time figuring out how to do that. The only way that I've been able to find so far is thru the Red Cross, but in all honesty, they are hardly my first choice. Too many sketchy things about them. Besides one thing I've learned by now is that the bigger the organization, the larger the bureaucracy, the more money wasted, etc.

Does anyone have any pointers of how I can volunteer for a smaller more grassroots organization in Louisiana, Mississippi, or Alabama?

Thanks
Greg

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Austin Katrina

2005-09-13T16:23:12Z

I just created this site for people in Austin. I am a Red Cross volunteer worker and i am looking to assist our community to get mobilized better in helping Katrina evacuees in the Texas area.

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Donating a dollar per click

2005-09-13T16:19:10Z

I saw this over the weekend while surfing...

Dansko is a shoe company who is donating a dollar per click.

http://www.dansko.com/About_Us/danskoReliefAid.aspx

Post this in your blogs and stuff. Quickest way to donate.

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12 Galaxies, SF, Benefit Concerts

2005-09-13T12:39:32Z

We are having a number of Hurricane Relief Benefit Concerts at 12 Galaxies on Mission St in San Francisco this month. 100% of the door money, and a portion of the bar money will go directly to organizations in place to help the people displaced by the hurricane. I'll list them below, along with the organization recieving the donation for each one:

9/11 Luxxury, Polkacide, The Plus Ones (this one already happened. we raised $1600+ for the American Red Cross.)

9/14 members of Camper Van Beethoven, Graves Brothers Deluxe, Heather Combs Band, Catholic Comb. $5-$20 sliding scale. American Red Cross

9/19 Devendra Banhart, Mark Eitzel, plus more. $20-$50 sliding scale. American Red Cross

9/20 The New Orleans Jazz Vipers, Miller (free gumbo, jambalaya, red beans & rice) $10-whatever you can give. New Orleans Musicians Clinic, Katrina Film Relief Project

9/25 The Everyone Orchestra. details will be forthcoming...

9/29 Gravy Train, XBXRX, Gris Gris, Erase Errata, Kid 606, Automagic. $6- $20 sliding scale. Proceeds to benefit Quintron & Miss Pussycat, a club, recording studio, place to crash for many, many bands from all over the US. They've lost everything, as have so many.

So, we're setting a goal of $50,000 total donated. We, as we're sure all of you do, have lots of friends in New Orleans, and we're happy to say that they're all safe and accounted for, but far from comfortable. Since we can't go there and physically help, we'll do the best we can from here, and hope. If you live in the Bay Area, come by to one of these shows, or all of them. There are some incredible talents who are giving what they can give, their music.
Thanks for reading. I hope I didn't step out of bounds by posting concert promotions in this space, but I hope some folks come out to help and have a good time as well. Just like they always do in New Orleans (and will soon do again!).

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I have an aparment to donate

2005-09-13T05:21:31Z

I have an apartment to donate in Oakland to a displaced family...6 mos to a year rent-free.

Where's a good place to start about finding a family that's made it to the Bay Area?

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lists of hard goods needed

2005-09-13T05:02:33Z

For those of us who would rather donate goods than money, does anyone know of a site with lists of hard goods needed?

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Pirate Cat Radio 87.9fm New Orleans Disaster Relief Benefit -2-

2005-09-13T03:30:18Z

We raised $1,600.00 on Sunday!!!!

Presented by 12 Galaxies and Pirate Cat Radio 87.9fm

-members of Camper Van Beethoven
-The Heather Combs Band
-The Catholic Combs
-The Graves Brothers Deluxe

Door admission is a $5 - $20 donation to the Red Cross Katrina Relief Fund.
All Pirate Cat Radio merch sales will go to the Red Cross Katrina Relief Fund.
Donation raffle from Gama-Go, and more.

Wednesday, September 14th 2005 7:30pm
12 Galaxies
2565 Mission Street @ 22nd San Francisco, CA . 94110

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The Blankets for Babies Drive

2005-09-13T00:41:09Z

http://www.midwife.org/news.cfm?id=357

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Caravan to Katrina site to help animals suffering

2005-09-12T06:31:07Z

Let's get a group together.

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California to take 1,000 Katrina survivors.

2005-09-11T03:55:09Z

I just saw on NBC Channel 11 (San Francisco) that California will be taking 1,000 Katrina survivors:

San Diego 600
San Francisco 300
San Jose 100

Here's more on the story:

http://www.nbc11.com/news/4942110/detail.html

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disturbing news regarding animal rescue

2005-09-11T03:48:33Z

Here is a link to the articl;e on the Peta site about members of the sherriff's dept shooting dogs in St. Bernard Parish, LA.
http://www.helpinganimals.com/f-latestnews0909am.asp

I wouldn't have believed it if there wasn't video footage of officers "hunting" dogs in the street and a statement from one of the shooters.
http://www.dallasnews.com/s/dws/photography/2005/katrina_video/straydogs.html

I know there are a lot of people helping, but this guy (Sgt. Mike Minton) or any other involved individual should not be in law enforcement.

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relief from other countries

2005-09-11T03:37:56Z

http://www.sunherald.com/mld/sunherald/news/special_packages/hurricane_katrina/12612536.htm

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BUG SPRAY

2005-09-10T20:31:44Z

I just talked to my sister in Pearl River/Bogalusa, and what they also need over there in the Big Easy in addition to hygeine supplies, food and water is BUG SPRAY! Apparantly, they are getting swarmed because of all the flooding/standing water.

FYI

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Where can I donate cell phone?

2005-09-10T01:20:22Z

I know that tech items are needed. I have a cell phone with chargers and I want to give it to the cause- May have a computer avaliable as well-Having a hard time finding where I can donate these . Any one know? Thanks

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Fraudulent Donation Sites

2005-09-10T01:00:06Z

This is from an article in the New York Times. There's lots of great grassroots organizations to give money to, but please don't give to InternetDonations.org, KatrinaFamilies.com, Katrina-Donations.com or NewOrleansCharities.com. Read on.

http://www.nytimes.com/2005/09/07/national/nationalspecial/07cnd-fraud.html?hp&ex=1126152000&en=4b4e5e934468535c&ei=5094&partner=homepage

The Missouri attorney general, Jay Nixon, filed a lawsuit this afternoon against InternetDonations.org, the hub for a constellation of Web sites erected over the last several days purporting to collect donations for victims of Hurricane Katrina.

Also named in the lawsuit, Mr. Nixon said, is the apparent operator of the donation sites, Frank Weltner, a St. Louis resident and radio talk show personality with ties to neo-Nazi organizations and the notorious Web site JewWatch.com.

The Missouri lawsuit seeks to freeze the assets of Internet Donations Inc., a nonprofit entity registered with the Missouri secretary of state's office by Mr. Weltner on Sept. 2, and to shut down the dozen or so Web sites with names like KatrinaFamilies.com, Katrina-Donations.com and NewOrleansCharities.com. Those sites appear to have been hastily registered and mounted since Hurricane Katrina devastated large swaths of Louisiana, Alabama and Mississippi last week.

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Hard donations?

2005-09-10T00:43:04Z

I am in Wisconsin and i need to know where to send or take hard donations-ex. clothing, blankets, shoes, ect....
i know that the red cross only accepts bulk. right?
i was wondering who i should go through to organize a drive big enough to have a bulk order or a specific place to drop off or send stuff.
thanks
Reinah

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Trauma Relief, Austin, TX

2005-09-10T00:21:58Z

Hi there: Earlier this year I was introduced to a new method of energy psychology/healing that is particularly effective for dealing with traumatic experiences. I would be happy to work with any evacuee who is struggling to regain some emotional stability so they can more effectively deal with putting their lives back in order. If you know someone in Austin who could use this help, please feel free to drop me a line.

The technique I'm using is EFT, or Emotional Freedom Technique. (You can check out their website at http://www.emofree.com for more information.) The technique has been successful in helping veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder, survivors of sexual assault and folks in NYC after 9/11. It is simple, fast, and can be self-applied once the technique is learned.

Also, if you have some ideas about getting connected with more evacuees to offer them assistance in this area, please let me know. Somehow I don't think the Red Cross is gonna let me waltz into the convention center and start taping on people.

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Organization in New Orleans that need support

2005-09-09T17:26:35Z

Here are some good places in New Orleans that need your support in the wake of Hurricane Katrina and the ensuing humanitarian disaster.

WWOZ - Independent Community Radio
www.wwoz.org

The People's Institute for Survival and Beyond
www.pisab.org

or buy a SANTERO CD online and all profits are donated directly to the Red Cross
www.cdbaby.com/santero

One Love

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nola muscicians lost and found pleae repost where approriate

2005-09-09T15:03:31Z

Subject: NOLA Lost and Found, Sept. 8
Thanks to Joe Keady aka Joe Tuba & Michele Hardesty
contact Joe for further info joseph_k@riseup.net

Hi,
Below is the most up-to-date list I have. Please do forward it to anyone you
think should see it - just keep in mind that some of this info is a good week
old and a lot of people's locations have changed since then.

Okra and Jane are reported still in NOLA and doing okay as of a couple of days
ago. This comes from Mac Taylor, who I think only evacuated the 9th Ward two or
three days ago. They're likely to have been evacuated by now, but who knows.

The new information is integrated into the list, but for purposes of updating
other lists (i.e. Rich's online list), the new names/new info for old names
are:

Dr. Bob (ok-out) (via LisaMarigny from nola.com forum)
Jay Poggi (MC Tracheotomy)(ok-out) (via J.P. himself)
Washboard Chaz is in Sapulpa, OK, maybe heading to KC (via Steve Eupher Dude)
"Wild" Bill Purcell is in Ashville, NC (via NTierney on nola.com forum)
Jenno (w/ Dave, Phil & Caio)(from Mona's Cafe) in SF (via Julie)
Dave (w/ Jenno from Mona's, Phil & Caio) in SF (via Julie)
Phil (w/ Caio, Jenno from Mona's & Dave) in SF (via Julie)
Caio (w/ Phil, Jenno from Mona's & Dave) in SF (via Julie)
Lorelei from Shimshamettes and Melvins is fine (via Julie)
Becky from the Country Club (w/ Sarah Mack) in Colorado (via Julie)
Sarah Mack (w/ Becky from the Country Club) in Colorado (via Julie)
Banzai (via Banzai)
Sansa (via Banzai)
Low Rent (via Banzai)
Miss Claire (via Banzai)
Becky (Kalek's little sister) (via Banzai)
Shelly (aka MC Shellshocker) (via Banzai)
Ola (via Banzai)
Chris Radcliffe (via Banzai)
Okra P. Dingle still in NOLA, but okay as of earlier this week (from Mac Taylor
via Alison via Tanya)
Jane Lennon still in NOLA, but okay as of earlier
this week (from Mac Taylor via
Alison via Tanya)
Mr. Jake still in NOLA, but okay as of earlier this week (from Mac Taylor via
Alison via Tanya)

- 3036 n. rampart crew (no info) (but: see Drew below)
- abram himelstein from New Mouth from the Dirty South (w/ shana) (ok-out) (via
Tanya Solomon, hot iron press & Jamie Schweser)
- Ada (formerly of Extra Action Marching Band) is
safe on a family farm (via Ena
Dallas & Tanya S.)
- Adam Clark of the French Market culture (ok-out) (via Adam P.)
- Adam Peltz (w/ Ashley & Ryan and Oliver the cat) in Marietta, OH (via email
from Adam Peltz)
- Alec Hamilton (w/ Rachel David) in Ashville (via Alec himself)
- alex Mcmurray (ok-out) (via Myshkin)
- Ali from Flora is confirmed in Houston (via Jonathan Daire)
- Alida Viator (w/ family: Deborah, Helen, Etian, Moise) (ok-out)(from Bruce
Harvie via Myshkin)
- alison from france st. (ok-out) (via Tanya Solomon)
- Allen Toussaint (no info)
- altercation (w/ doc otis (w/ Ammi Emergency, Angel (Andrea), and Jess from
Leo’s) (ok-out) (via Tanya Solomon)
- Ama Rogan (w/ Ben schenck and davis) in BR (via Myshkin)
- amassa miller and anita (ok-out) (via Myshkin)
- Ammi Keller (Ammi Emergency), Otis,
Altercation, Andrea (Angel), Jeri Cain and
Jess + six animals are in Morgan City, LA (via
Cha Cha’s Friendster page) [Note:
This page is signed by Ammi and does not mention
CJ, who had been reported to be
with them. Please send more info if you have it.]
- amy moon and rose's mom (Shreveport) (via John Gerkin)
- Amzie Adams is going to Austin (via Kathleen K.)
- Andi Hoffman (w/ Eveline & Kids) (ok-out) (via Myshkin)
- andrea (aka angel) (w/ doc otis, Ammi Emergency, Altercation, and Jess from
Leo’s) (ok-out) (via Tanya Solomon)
- Andrea Garland in waco, returning to NOLA w/ supplies (via Myshkin)
- andy allen (ok-out) (via Tanya Solomon & hot iron press)
- andy and Isabel (ok-out) (via John Gerkin)
- Andy Antipas (no info)
- andy j forrest (still in nola, on piety?) (via Myshkin)
- andy neubauer (ok-out) (via Tanya Solomon)
- Andy Neubauer (w/ Kristen Myer) (memphis) (via John Gerkin)
- angel polachevsky (ok-out) (via Angel)
- Angela (w/ Goat) are out (via Tanya)
- Anita (w/ Amassa Miller) (ok-out) (via Myshkin)
- Anne and John Burr (no info)
- Ashley (w/ Adam Peltz, her sister Ryan and Oliver the cat) in Marietta, OH
(via email from Adam Peltz)
- audrey Elizabeth (no info)
- aura fist (ok-out) (via Tanya Solomon)
- Aura Fist was reported in the superdome as of
last Wednesday. (via Ena Dallas)
- Ava (w/ Ingrid and Dwight) (ok-out) (via ? Marshall/Lucia, myshkin)
- bailey (w/ Emily) (ok-out) (via Tanya Solomon)
- Banjo Grayson (w/ Roberto, & Washboard Lisa) doing great in Treme and wanting
to stay as of Sunday (via Myshkin)
- Banzai (via Banzai)
- Bea and MAXX Sizler (ok-out) (via Myshkin)
- Becky from the Country Club (w/ Sarah Mack) in Colorado (via Julie)
- Becky (Kalek's little sister) (via Banzai)
- Bedonna Wakeman (ok-out) (via Myshkin)
- Ben (w/ Matt Perrine, Debbie Davis & Bowie) in NJ (via Myshkin)
- Ben Jaffe (of Preservation Hall) (ok-out) (via Myshkin)
- Ben Schenck (w/ Ama Rogan and Davis) in BR (via Myshkin)
- ben schenck (w/ Ama Rogan) (ok-out) (via Tanya Solomon)
- Benjamin Lyons (ok-out) (via Myshkin)
- Beth Lasky (w/ Jerry Jumonville) (ok-out) (Spike Perkins and Marty via
Myshkin)
- Big Top gallery’s 3 ladies (ok-out) (via Kathleen K.)
- Bill Lewin (w/ Herbie, Tasha, Nick, Kirsten, and Jimmy Ross) driving to NYC
(via Kathleen K.)
- "Wild" Bill Purcell is in Ashville, NC (via NTierney on nola.com forum)
- Bill Summers reports himself to be safe (via Barbara Kapeman)
- Billy (ok-out) (via John G.)
- billy Schultz (ok-out) (via Tanya Solomon)
- blake (w/ wholesome) was in Austin when storm happened (via Kelly McGittigan)
- Dr. Bob (ok-out) (via LisaMarigny from nola.com forum)
- Bobby Lewis safe in Taos, NM (via Amaretto Dave)
- Bonerama (website said that the band was in Arkansas when the storm happened
and that all the band members were fine and heading to various locations to be
with family so I'm assuming Matt Perrine and Debbie Davis & son are safe.) (via
Myshkin)
- Bowie (w/ Matt Perrine, Debbie Davis & Ben) in NJ (via Myshkin)
- Brian (Country Fried) (ok-out) (via Myshkin)
- Brian Marchese (w/ Jackie Mang) (ok-out) (via Tanya Solomon)
- Brian Saacks (w/ Jessica (Boudreaux) & her family are in Laffayette,*BUT*
Brian Saacks’s father Michael is missing last known to be in Chalmette and WAS
GOING TO STAY THRU THE STORM.... pray for him (Spike Perkins and Marty via
Myshkin)
- Brice White (via Hot Iron Press)
- brice white of nowe miasto (ok-out) (via Tanya Solomon)
- brother clit (ok-out) (via Tanya Solomon)
- Brother Clit (w/ Michelle) were both in St Louis visiting families (via John
Gerkin)
- Bryan Funck (via Hot Iron Press)
- Burke Ingraffia (ok-out) (via Myshkin)
- Butch Trivette (no info)
- Caio (w/ Phil, Jenno from Mona's & Dave) in SF (via Julie)
- caleb (w/ mayaba) (ok-out) (via Tanya Solomon)
- camilla (w/ leenie) – athens, georgia (via emilyn)
- camilla with glasses (ok-out) (via Tanya Solomon)
- canadian sean (ok-out) (via Tanya Solomon)
- canadian shaun (no info)
- Carol Hammer (ok-out) (Spike Perkins and Marty via Myshkin)
- casey (ok-out) (via Tanya Solomon)
- casey (w/ joel brotherton) in Asheville (via Happy and Siobhan)
- Cassandra (and compound) (ok-out) (via Myshkin)
- Cassandra (via Hot Iron Press)
- cassandra of nowe miasto (ok-out) (via Tanya Solomon)
- chad mo (w/ sarah Peterson) (ok-out) (via Tanya Solomon)
- chad mo and sarah peterson in taos [with Jay Pennington and Olivia?] (via
Tanya)
- Chappy (ok-out) (via Myshkin)
- Washboard Chaz is in Sapulpa, OK, maybe heading to KC (via Steve Eupher Dude)
- Charlie "the Kid” Dulworth & Lenny Guidrox (--Hoodoo Taxi band members and
United Cab employees) (no info via Tanya)
- cheri (w/ ferron and Justin) (ok-out) (via Myshkin)
- chet (w/laura and kids) (ok-out) (via Tanya Solomon)
- Chris "Shaggy" Davis and his Girlfriend (Kelly?) were in Birmingham, going to
Ohio (Spike Perkins and Marty via Myshkin)
- Chris (w/ Lorelei and Sabrina) en route to Houston. (via Angel P.)
- Chris Radcliffe (via Banzai)
- christian and eve of the zydepunx (no info)
- Christian Serpas (GhostTown) (bartender) (no info)
- Christine Saltzer (w/ Lauren Peltz) in Lake Charles, going to Marietta (via
email from Adam P.)
- Christy (w/ Stumps) (ok-out) (via Tanya Solomon)
- Miss Claire (via Banzai)
- Clare (w/ Ryan) in Austin (via Angel P)
- Clifton Faust is in NYC at Bindlestiff warehouse w/ Lorraine (via Cliff)
- clint (w/ ze) (ok-out) (via Myshkin)
- Coco Robicheaux (bartender) (ok-out) (from Reid Mitchell via Myshkin)
- Colleen Murphy and parents Kathleen and Jerry (ok-out) (Spike Perkins and
Marty via Myshkin)
- Collin Brown (motorway band) (ok-out) (via Myshkin)
- Courtney and David (ok-out) (via Myshkin)
- Craig (“bike craig”) is reported ok, waiting in nola with his dog and
laurent´s dog lunga (via Tanya)
- Craig in Ashville (NOT Craig from Plan B) (via Tanya)
- Dale Ashmun in Lafayette and is okay. (via Myshkin)
- Dan (? Rachel's fiance) (via Hot Iron Press)
- dan Beckman (ok-out) (via Tanya Solomon)
- dan beckman was in mpls (via John Gerkin)
- dan nelson is in Tennessee but heading east (via Alec Hamilton)
- Dana Cross (Otis) (ok-out) (via Myshkin)
- daniel (w/ jeff matson, jay poggi, mikey serbriney, and jumbo) still in New
Orleans and doing well (via Ena)
- Daniel Hammer (no info)
- Darin (via Hot Iron Press)
- Dave Stover (ok-out) (via Myshkin)
- Dave, 60-ish street artist, always at flora and zotz (whereabouts unknown)
- Dave (w/ Jenno from Mona's, Phil & Caio) in SF (via Julie)
- David (w/ Kevin) (no info)
- David and Courtney (ok-out) (via Myshkin)
- David Hunt moved to SF last year (via Lorraine Monseu)
- david park (no info)
- davis (w/ ama rogan and ben schenck) in BR (via Myshkin)
- Debbie Davis (w/ Matt Perrine, Ben & Bowie) safe in NJ (via Myshin)
- Deborah Viator (w/family: Helen, Etian, Moise, Alida) (ok-out) (from Bruce
Harvie via Myshkin)
- Deirdre (w/ scully) (ok-out) (via Tanya Solomon)
- Della Ray (w/ Vic Vickery) (ok-out) (Spike Perkins and Marty via Myshkin)
- Denise Bonis (ok-out) (via Myshkin)
- denise marie (ok-out) (via Myshkin)
- Dennis Formento (ok-out) (Spike Perkins and Marty via Myshkin)
- doc boyle (w/ Kelly McGittigan & Iris) in Chicago (via Kelly M.)
- doc otis (w/ Ammi Emergency, Altercation, Angel
(Andrea), and Jess from Leo’s)
(ok-out) (via Tanya Solomon)
- Don (used to hang out at Flora, lived in lower 9th) (no info)
- don from iron rail (ok-out) (via Tanya Solomon)
- Don Godwin (w/ Effie) (Iron Rail; sometimes plays with Panorama) is in NYC
- Donna (w/ Pat Flory) (ok-out) (via Myshkin)
- Doris and other Kerry People
- Dr. Bob (ok-out) (via LisaMarigny from nola.com forum)
- dr. paul (w/ helen hill, baby, and pig) (ok-out) (via Tanya Solomon)
- Drew (w/ Matt) in either Memphis or Ashville (via John G.)
- drew from 3036 rampart (ok-out) (via Tanya Solomon)
- Duke Heitiger (ok-out) (via Steve Eupher Dude)
- Dwight (w/ Ingrid & Ava) (ok-out) (via ? Marshall/Lucia, myshkin)
- Ed the Clown (ok-out) (via Angel P.)
- ed the clown (w/ Twilight Rose) (ok- was out) (via Tanya Solomon)
- Edgar from Mexico is in Memphis (via Alec Hamilton)
- Effie Michout (Iron Rail) is with her family (via Matt Crowley).
- effie from iron rail (ok-out) (via Tanya Solomon)
- Elise Miller (w/ Phil Calabrese) in Ashville but going to Philly (via Alec
Hamilton)
- Elizabeth "Beth" Holt (bartender) (no info)
- emily (red dreads) (w/ richie) (no info)
- Emily (w/ Bailey) (ok-out) (via Tanya Solomon)
- emilyn nelson (ok-out) (via Tanya Solomon)
- Ena (ok-out) (via Myshkin)
- Enrique (green dreadhawk) (ok-out) (via Enrique via email to Erica from
Infernal Noise Brigade)
- eric Wilkerson (no info)
- erin bell (ok-out) (via Tanya Solomon)
- erin belle (asheville) (via John Gerkin)
- Erin Benson and her boyfriend (via email from Erin)
- Ethan Clark lives in Ashville at 14 Mount Clare, and anyone fleeing NOLA is
welcome to stay there (via Ethan)
- Etian Viator (w/ family: Deborah, Helen, Moise, Alida)(ok-out)(from Bruce
Harvie via Myshkin)
- eve and Christian of the zydepunx (no info)
- Eve Troeh (via Hot Iron Press)
- Eveline (w/ Andi Hoffman and kids) (ok-out) (via Myshkin)
- Ferron (w/ Cheri and Justin) (ok-out) (via Myshkin)
- forest lawn (ok-out) (via Tanya Solomon)
- Forest Lawn is in San Fran (via Angel P.)
- Francis (w/ Paul and Helen) (ok-out) (via John G.)
- Frank and Maggie Devine (no info)
- Gary Edwards and Jennifer (ok-out) (Spike Perkins and Marty via Myshkin)
- George (aka Jen) (w/ Stix the clown, and baby) (no info)
- George "Webb" Webb (bartender) (no info)
- Georgia (truck farm studios) (ok-out)(from Reid Mitchell via Myshkin)
- Gil Smitherman (no info)
- Gina (myshkin’s neighbor) (ok-out) (via Myshkin)
- Gina Forsyth (ok-out) (via Myshkin)
- Glen Andrews (no info) (should write to Tom Wiggins at tcashwigg@aol.com for
work)
- Glenn Masters (ok-out) (via Myshkin)
- Goat (w/Angela) are out (via Tanya)
- Grayson Capps (and Family plus his whole band and their families) (ok-out)
(via Myshkin)
- Greg Schatz (ok-out) (via Myshkin)
- Guinevere (ok-out) (via Tanya Solomon)
- Guinevere is in Austin (via John G.)
- haley lou (ok-out) (via Tanya Solomon)
- Haley Lou is in Portland, OR (via email from Haley to Michele H.)
- hansford dove (ok-out) (via John G.)
- Helen (w/paul and francis) (ok-out) (via John G.)
- Helen hill (w/ Dr. Paul, baby, and pig) (ok-out) (via Tanya Solomon)
- Helen Viator (w/ family: Deborah, Etian, Moise, Alida) (ok-out)(from Bruce
Harvie via Myshkin)
- Helena Shoh (ok-out) (via Myshkin)
- Henry Butler is safe in Monroe (via Barbara Kapeman)
- Herbie (w/ Bill Lewin, Tasha, Nick, Kirsten, and Jimmy Ross) driving to NYC
(via Kathleen K.)
- Hope is in Philly (via Alec Hamilton)
- hope amico (chattanooga) (via John Gerkin)
- hope amico (ok-out) (via Tanya Solomon)
- Ian (w/ Stephanie) in Memphis (via Alec Hamilton)
- Ikea (w/ Sissy) in Lafayette (via John Gerken)
- Ingrid (w/ Dwight and Ava) (ok-out) (via ? Marshall/Lucia myshkin)
- Irene Sage & family (I believe Pete said theyre in Texas?) (Spike Perkins and
Marty via Myshkin)
- Iris (w/ Kelly McGittigan & Doc Boyle) in Chicago (via Kelly M.)
- Irvin Mayfield in BR (via Barbara Kapeman)
- Isabel (w/ andy) (ok-out) (via John Gerkin)
- jack roche (ok-out) (via Tanya Solomon)
- Jackie Mang (w/ Brian Marchese) (ok-out) (via Tanya Solomon)
- Jake and Lisa Donovan (no info)
- jamal morelli (ok-out) (via Myshkin)
- Jamie (w/ raven) (ok-out) (via Tanya Solomon)
- Jane Lennon (Pierre Pressure’s mom) still in
NOLA, but okay as of earlier this
week (from Mac Taylor via Alison via Tanya)
- jason blum (w/ Mike Blum and Lindsay) (ok-out) (via Myshkin)
- Jason Marsalis is safe in Japan (via Barbara Kapeman)
- jay pennington (w/ Olivia) (ok-out) (via Tanya Solomon)
- Jay Poggi (MC Tracheotomy)(ok-out) (via J.P. himself)
- jay poggi (w/ jeff matson, mikey serbriney, daniel, and jumbo) still in New
Orleans and doing well (via Ena)
- jayme (w/ raven) (ok-out) (via Tanya Solomon)
- Jayme (w/ Raven) is with family (via Ena)
- Jeff & Vida (ok-out) (via Myshkin)
- jeff (w/ maria treffinger) (ok-out) (via Myshkin)
- jeff matson (w/ mikey serbriney, jay poggi, daniel, and jumbo) still in New
Orleans and doing well (via Ena)
- Jeff Shyman (no info)
- jen (recycle for the arts) is in boston (via emilyn)
- Jen (aka George) (w/ Stix the clown, and baby) (no info)
- jen of recycle for the arts (ok-out) (via Tanya Solomon)
- jen of sugar park (ok-out) (via Tanya Solomon)
- jennifer (sugar park) is in north Carolina (via emilyn)
- Jennifer (w/ Gary Edwards) (ok-out) (Spike Perkins and Marty via Myshkin)
- Jennifer Schumaker (no info)
- Jenno (w/ Dave, Phil & Caio)(from Mona's Cafe) in SF (via Julie)
- Jenny LeBlanc (via Hot Iron Press)
- Jeremy Brommer (Broner?) (w/ Sid Snow) (ok-out)
(via Jonathan Daire and Tanya)
- Jeremy Lyons and Family (ok-out) (via Myshkin)
- Jeri Cain (ok-out) (via Myshkin)
- Jerry Jumonville (w/ Beth Lasky) (ok-out) (Spike Perkins and Marty via
Myshkin)
- jess (formerly of leo´s) (w/doc otis, Ammi Emergency, Altercation, Angel
(Andrea)) (ok-out) (via Tanya Solomon)
- Jessica (Bourdreaux) (w/ Brian sacks and her family) in Lafayette (Spike
Perkins and Marty via Myshkin)
- Jessica Radccliffe (ok-out) (via Myshkin)
- Jim Monaghan from Molly’s at the Market “has vowed to keep opening the bar
until they drag him away at gunpoint” (via Lloyd from Molly’s via nola.com
forum)
- Jim Smith (no info)
- jimmy cousins (ok-out) (via Tanya Solomon)
- Jimmy Cousins (w/ Rose) in Shreveport (via John Gerkin)
- Jimmy Ross (w/ Bill Lewin, Tasha, Nick, Kirsten, and Herbie) driving to NYC
(via Kathleen K.)
- joe power (ok-out) (via Tanya Solomon)
- joel brotherton (w/ casey) are in Asheville (via Happy and Siobhan)
- joel from Asheville (ok-out) (via Tanya Solomon)
- John and Anne Burr (no info)
- John Calhoun is in Boulder, CO (via Shelley Jackson)
- John Calhoun (ok-out) (via Myshkin)
- john calhoun is with shelley jackson, stacey, wink, mark, and danielle and
probably others who went to memphis and are perhaps now headed for Lafayette
(via John G.)
- john gerken ex-nowe miasto (ok-out) (via Tanya Solomon)
- john guidry and his elderly mother (no info)
- john lutz (w/ roseanna and rey) (ok-out) (via Myshkin)
- johnny gordon from blacksmiths shop (no info)
- Jon Cleary is safe in California (via Barbara Kapeman)
- jon lutz (w/ rosanna and Reynaldo) (ok-out) (via John G.)
- jonathan elliot (of z’otz) (w/ Mo from Howlpop and Ratty Scurvics) (ok-out)
(via Tanya Solomon)
- Jonathan Elliott (Calamity J. – used to work at Flora Café) – in Texas, going
to Austin (via email)
- Jonno (w/ Richard) in Lafayette (via Jonno)
- Jordan Blanton (ok-out) (via Robin Strickland)
- Jordan Flaherty (ok-out) (via article written by Jordan himself)
- Josh Clark (Light of New Orleans Press -- French Quarter Fiction) stayed in
the Quarter (unconfirmed) (via Adam P.)
- josh gass (w/ Tallulah) (ok-out) (via Tanya Solomon)
- JR Hankins from Panorama is in NYC (for good, in fact) (via JR)
- JR Hankins (ok-out) (via Tanya Solomon)
- juanita brooks (ok-out) (via Myshkin)
- Julie Pieri (w/ Vic Pieri) (ok-out) (via Myshkin)
- jumbo (w/ jeff matson, jay poggi, daniel, and mikey serbriney) still in New
Orleans and doing well (via Ena)
- Jurgen (deb's boyfriend) (who was seemingly on
a ship in the gulf at the time)
(no info)
- Justin (w/ Ferron and Cheri) (ok-out) (via Myshkin)
- karly of nowe miasto (ok-out) (via Tanya Solomon)
- Kate (from the Iron Rail) (via Hot Iron Press)
- Kathleen from lower 9 is ok in Austin (via Ethan Clark)
- Kathleen Kraus (ok-out) (via Kathleen Kraus)
- Katie (w/ mike west and kids) (ok-out) (via Tanya Solomon)
- Katie Euliss (w/ Mike West and kids) (ok-out) (via Myshkin)
- kelly mcgittigan (w/ Doc Boyle & Iris) in Chicago (via Kelly M.)
- Ken Swartz (ok-out) (via Myshkin)
- Kenneth and Monica (ok-out) (via Myshkin)
- Kenneth Terry (no info) (should write to Tom Wiggins at tcashwigg@aol.com for
work)
- Kenny Holladay (ok-out) (via Myshkin)
- Kermit Ruffins in BR (via Barbara Kapeman)
- Kevin and Colleen from Z’otz (stayed, no info) (via Angle P.)
- Kevin and David (no info)
- Kieth Bien (ok-out) (via Kathleen K.)
- Kirsten (w/ Bill Lewin, Tasha, Nick, Herbie, and Jimmy Ross) driving to NYC
(via Kathleen K.)
- kristen myer (ok-out) (via Tanya Solomon)
- Kristen Myer (w/ Andy Neubauer) in Memphis (via John Gerkin)
- kyle bravo (ok-out) (via Tanya Solomon)
- Kyle Bravo (via Hot Iron Press)
- laura (w/ chet, and kids) (ok-out) (via Tanya Solomon)
- Lauren Peltz (w/ Christine Saltzer) in Lake Charles, going to Marietta (via
email from Adam)
- leenie (w/ camilla) – athens, georgia (via emilyn)
- lefty parker (Someone says they heard Lefty (Circle Bar) being interviewed on
WCBS radio this morning....) (very little info – seems still in city?)
- Lenny Guidrox & Charlie "the Kid” Dulworth (--Hoodoo Taxi band members and
United Cab employees) (no info)
- Leslie Lowe (aka Mistress Veronica) (Elvis impersonator) (no info) (via Tara
Fire Ball)
- Li’l Sam (Tanya’s neighbor) (via Abram)
- liberty eggink (w/ hank and Mitchell powers) (ok-out) (via Tanya Solomon)
- Lindsay (w/ Jason and Mike Blum) (ok-out) (via Myshkin)
- Lisa Donovan and Jake (no info)
- little andy (angie´s son, right?) (ok-out) (via Tanya Solomon)
- Little Freddie King (no info) (via Shelley Jackson)
- little paulie (ok-out) (via Tanya Solomon)
- Lorelei (w/ Sabrina and Chris) en route to Houston. (via Angel P.)
- Lorelei from Shimshamettes and Melvins is fine (via Julie)
- lorraine monseu (w/ Cliff) at Bindlestiff warehouse in NYC (via Lorraine
herself)
- Lott of Dragon’s Den got out, has been all over the place looking for shelter
(via Robin Laprese)
- Low Rent (via Banzai)
- Lynn Drury (no info)
- Mac Taylor is also stuck at Molly’s
- Maggie and Frank Devine (no info)
- Marc Stone (ok-out) (via Myshkin)
- Maria Treffinger (w/ Jeff) (ok-out) (via Myshkin)
- Mark Tuba Smith (no info) (should write to Tom Wiggins at tcashwigg@aol.com
for work)
- Mary Go Round is in Istanbul (via Mary herself)
- Masa (w/ Masako) in san Antonio) (via Robin Laprese)
- Masako from Dragon’s Den (w/ Masa) in San Antonio (via Robin Laprese)
- Mathew Rosenbeck (ok-out) (via Myshkin)
- matt (now in asheville) (ok-out) (via Tanya Solomon)
- Matt (w/ Drew) in either Memphis or Ashville (via John G.)
- Matt Gaumer and his parents Doctor & Mrs. Richard Gaumer are in northeastern
Alabama (Spike Perkins and Marty via Myshkin)
- MatJames was reported out and safe by Lorna Leedy on nola.com bywater/marigny
forum, but Shelley Jackson says she saw pics of him on nola.com having a parade
in the Quarter
- matt Knowles of nowe miasto (ok-out) (via Tanya Solomon)
- Matt Perrine (w/ Debbie Davis, Ben & Bowie) are in NJ (via Myshkin)
- Matt Rhody (hot club of new orleans) (ok-out)(from Reid Mitchell via Myshkin)
- Matt Swiler (no info)
- MAXX Sizler and Bea (ok-out) (via Myshkin)
- mayaba leibenthal (w/ caleb) (western louisiana) (via John Gerkin)
- mayaba leibenthal (w/ caleb) (ok-out) (via Tanya Solomon)
- megan from Portland (ok-out) (via Tanya Solomon)
- melissa breed, from superhero headquarters by the saturn bar, is in Baltimore
(via Ethan Clark))
- Michael Ray (trumpet player) (no info)
- Michael White safe in Houston (via Barbara Kapeman)
- Michelle (w/ brother clit) were both in st. louis visiting families (via John
Gerkin)
- Michelle Baker (no info)
- michelle the writer (ok-out) (via Tanya Solomon)
- Mike and Sinead (ok-out) (via Myshkin)
- Mike Blum (w/ jason blum and Lindsay) (ok-out) (via Myshkin)
- Mike Darby (bartender) (no info)
- mike west (w/ katie and kids) (ok-out) (via Tanya Solomon)
- Mike West (w/ Katie Euliss and kids) (ok-out) (via Myshkin)
- Mike West, Katie & kids (ok-out) (via Angel P.)
- mikey serbriney (w/ jeff matson, jay poggi, daniel, and jumbo) still in New
Orleans and doing well (via Ena)
- Priestess Miriam from the Voodoo Temple on Rampart is safe (via Tara Fire
Ball)
- misha from plan b (ok-out) (via Tanya Solomon)
- Mistress Veronica (aka Leslie Lowe) (Elvis impersonator) (no info) (via Tara
Fire Ball)
- mitchell powers (w/ liberty egglink and hank) (ok-out) (via Tanya Solomon)
- Mitchell Powers, Liberty Eggink and their son Hank are in N. Mississippi (via
Mitchell P.)
- mk and the 30 people in the metairie apt. made it out - in baton rouge (via
Tanya)
- mk of Metairie (ok-out) (via Tanya Solomon)
- mo from howlpop (w/ Jonathan Elliot and Ratty Scurvics) (ok-out) (via Tanya
Solomon)
- Moise Viator (w/ family: Deborah, Helen, Etian, Alida) (ok-out)(from Bruce
Harvie via Myshkin)
- Monica and Kenneth (ok-out) (via Myshkin)
- moose (ok-out) (via Tanya Solomon)
- Moose (with Renee) in Georgia (via Tanya and Angel Polacheck)
- Mr. Jake still in NOLA, but okay as of earlier this week (from Mac Taylor via
Alison via Tanya)- Myrtle is in Granbury, TX (via Angel P.)
- Nancy Harris (ok-out) (Spike Perkins and Marty via Myshkin)
- Nathan (w/ Neina, Walt) (ok-out) (via John G.)
- Nathan (w/ Thea Lester) in Seattle (via Emilyn)
- nathan cyclyde (ok-out) (via Tanya Solomon)
- Neina (w/ Walt, Nathan) (ok-out) (via John G.)
- Nellie & Warner (ok-out) (via Myshkin)
- Neti and Bart (ok-out) (via Myshkin)
- Nick (w/ Herbie, Bill Lewin, Tasha, Kirsten, and Jimmy Ross) driving to NYC
(via Kathleen K.)
- nina of crooks and nannies (ok-out) (via Tanya Solomon)
- Nowe Miasto kids (ok-out) (John Gerken, brice white, shana griffin, matt
knowles, thea patterson, misha heil, karly, cassandra, luette, patrick farrel)
were at andy allen's parents house in southwestern LA (via John Gerken)
- Okra P. Dingle still in NOLA, but okay as of earlier this week (from Mac
Taylor via Alison via Tanya)
- Ola (via Banzai)
- Olivia (w/ Jay Pennington) (ok-out) (via Tanya Solomon)
- Omar in Texas (via rollerpatti from nola.com forum)
- panacea (w/ Quintron) (ok-out) (via Tanya Solomon)
- Panacea and Quintron are in Virginia or in
Oklahoma w/ her folks (via Ena from
Extra Action)
- Pandora (ok-out) (via Subzero Permafrost)
- Pandora (ok-out) (via Tanya Solomon)
- Pat Cronin of the Mermaid Lounge is in Dallas (ok-out) (via Kathleen K. &
Myshkin)
- Pat Flory & Donna (ok-out) (via Myshkin)
- patrick Farrell ex-nowe miasto (ok-out) (via Tanya Solomon)
- Patrick O'Donovan (living near Gulfport?) (bartender) (no info)
- patsy story (no info)
- paul (w/ helen and francis) (ok-out) (via John G.)
- Paul Gailiunas (w/ Helen Hill and son Francis Pop and pig Rosie) in North
Carolina (via Yoni);
- paul hays (ok-out) (via Myshkin)
- Paul Santopadre (and family) (ok-out) (via Myshkin)
- pea jay was in s.f. (via John Gerkin)
- Pete "Foot" Bradish (Ricky Castrillo & Pete are in Birmingham) (Spike Perkins
and Marty via Myshkin)
- Pete Orr (“Sneaky” Pete Orr) (ok-out) (via Myshkin)
- Peter Nu - in a mansion in the country (via Haley Lou and Tanya)
- peter nu (ok-out) (via Tanya Solomon)
- Phil (w/ Caio, Jenno from Mona's & Dave) in SF (via Julie)
- Phil Calabrese (w/ Elise Miller) in Ashville but going to Phily (via Alec
Hamilton)
- Pierre Pressure (ok-out) (via Angel P.)
- pierre pressure (ok-out) (via Tanya Solomon)
- Pistol Pete (ok-out) (via Kathleen Kraus)
- Pistol Pete (ok-out) (via Myshkin)
- pistol pete (ok-out) (via Tanya Solomon)
- pizza mike (no info)
- pol edmunds (ok-out) (via Myshkin)
- Popgun Paul (ok-out) (via Kathleen Kraus)
- popgun paul (ok-out) (via Tanya Solomon)
- Priestess Miriam from the Voodoo Temple on Rampart is safe (via Tara Fire
Ball)
- Princess Ramona is in Portland, OR (via Adam Peltz)
- quintron (w/ panacea) (ok-out) (via Tanya Solomon)
- Rachel Breunlin (via Hot Iron Press)
- Rachel David (w/ Alec Hamilton) in Ashville (via Alec Hamilton)
- ratty scurvics (ok-out) (via Tanya Solomon)
- Ratty Scurvix is going to Austin with Mo (?) (confirmed via txt)
- raven (w/ Jamie) (ok-out) (via Tanya Solomon)
- Raven (w/ Jayme) is with family (via Ena)
- raven (w/ jayme) (ok-out) (via Tanya Solomon)
- Raz (w/ Speck) (ok-out) (via Alec Hamilton)
- Rebecca Frost (no info)
- Reid Mitchell (ok-out) (via Myshkin)
- rene bierre (no info)
- Rene from Zeitgeist (ok-out) (via Kathleen K.)
- Renee (w/ Moose) in Georgia (via Tanya and Angel Polacheck)
- Reynaldo (w/ Rosanna and Jon Lutz) (ok-out) (via John G.)
- Richard (w/ Jonno) in Lafayette (via Jonno)
- Richard Gaumer and wife (w/ Matt Gaumer) in NE Alabama (Spike Perkins and
Marty via Myshkin)
- richie (w/ emily (red dreads)) (no info)
- Ricki Castrillo (ok-out) (via Myshkin)
- Rickshaw (+other morning 40's) (no info)
- Ried Mitchel (ok-out) (via Myshkin)
- Robb Romershauser (no info)
- Roberto (w/ Banjo Grayson, & Washboard Lisa) doing great in Treme and wanting
to stay as of Sunday (via Myshkin)
- Robin Laprese from Dragon’s Den is in North Carolina (via Robin herself)
- Ronald Markham (NOJO's CEO) in BR (via Barbara Kapeman)
- Rosanna (w/ Jon Lutz and Reynaldo) (ok-out) (via John G.)
- Roseanna (w/ John Lutz and Rey) (ok-out) (via Myshkin)
- Rose (ok-out) (via Myshkin)
- rose (w/ jimmy cousins) (Shreveport) (via John Gerkin)
- rose mcburney and her mom (ok-out) (via Tanya Solomon)
- Rose’s mom (w/ Amy Moon) in Shreveport (via John Gerkin)
- Rosemary (ok-out) (via Myshkin)
- Royce Bufkin (lived next door to Oz bar on bourbon street--they guy who would
put up big signs protesting Oz bar & their illegal bed & breakfast
circumventing the Vieux Carre Comission & getting away with it....) (no info)
- Ryan (w/ Adam Peltz, her sister Ashley and Oliver the cat) in Marietta, OH
(via email from Adam Peltz)
- Ryan (w/ Clare) in Austin (via Angel P.)
- Ryan Donahou (ok-out) (via Myshkin)
- Sabrina (w/ Lorelei and Chris) en route to Houston. (via Angel P.)
- saelok and zwaznu (no info)
- Sansa (via Banzai)
- Sarah Peterson (w/ Chad Mo) (ok-out) (via Tanya Solomon)
- Satan John (ok-out) (via Kathleen Kraus)
- Sarah Mack (w/ Becky from the Country Club) in Colorado (via Julie)
- satan john (ok-out) (via Tanya Solomon)
- Scott Barratini (no info)
- Scotty Heron (ex-Circus Amok; lived on St. Roche) is safe (via Ben Meyers)
- scully (w/ Deirdre) (ok-out) (via Tanya Solomon)
- Sean Connor (ok-out) (via Myshkin)
- Sebastian from Smitty’s in Texas (via Rollerpatti from nola.com forum)
- Shaena (via Hot Iron Press)
- Shana Griffin (via Hot Iron Press)
- shanna griffin of nowe miasto (ok-out) (via Tanya Solomon)
- Shana Sassoon (via Hot Iron Press)
- shanna owen, laura, chet, and kids went to
central Louisiana (via John Gerkin)
- Shannon Brinkman (ok-out) (via Angel P.)
- shannon brinkman (ok-out) (via Tanya Solomon)
- Shelly (aka MC Shellshocker) (via Banzai)
- Shelley Jackson (aka, shelley chainbreaker) (via John Gerkin)
- shelly chainbreaker (ok-out) (via Tanya Solomon)
- Shelly Wells and her boyfriend (Drew?) in Texas I believe I have had 2nd hand
email contact with her thru her sister and other friends (Spike Perkins and
Marty via Myshkin)
- Sherry in Austin (via Angel P.)
- Sid Snow (w/ Jeremy Brommer) (ok-out) (via Jonathan Daire and Tanya)
- Sinead and Mike (ok-out) (via Myshkin)
- Sissy and Ikea are in Lafayette (via John Gerken)
- Slim (no info/ info needed. Stayed in nola) (via Myshkin)
- sparky (erin) (ok-out) (via Tanya Solomon)
- Sparky (ok-out) (via Tanya)
- Speck and Raz (ok-out) (via Alec Hamilton)
- spencer bohren (ok-out) (via Myshkin)
- Stacey (Jewelry maker) (no info)
- Stacy & Wink (ok-out) (via Myshkin)
- Steamboat Willie and Teri Pennington (ok-out) (Spike Perkins and Marty via
Myshkin)
- Steffy Scams (ok-out) (via Angel P.)
- steffy scams (ok-out) (via Tanya Solomon)
- Stephanie (w/ Ian) in Memphis (via Alec Hamilton)
- Stephen Randall (drummer for Sweet Pea's
Revenge) and his family safe (ok-out)
(via Myshkin)
- Steve Callandra (of Morning 40 and Bingo) (ok-out) (via Myshkin)
- Steve Collins (bartender) (no info)
- Steve Sorbet (bartender) (no info)
- stix (w/George (aka Jen) & lucy) (ok-out) (via Tanya Solomon)
- stumpz (w/Christy) (ok-out) (via Tanya Solomon)
- subzero permafrost (ok-out) (via Tanya Solomon)
- Subzero Permafrost (Wendy Lemmon) is BACK in NYC and her folks got out to
Arkansas, heading to St. Louis (via Subzero)
- tallulah (w/ josh gass) (ok-out) (via Tanya Solomon)
- Tanya Solomon is in Barcelona (via Tanya)
- Tark is in Texas, Wyoming, or Colorado (via Robin Laprese)
- Tasha (w/ Herbie, Bill Lewin, Nick, Kirsten, and Jimmy Ross) driving to NYC
(via Kathleen K.)
- Tee, owner of Dragon’s Den, is in Thailand (via Robin Laprese)
- Teri Pennington and Steamboat Willie (ok-out) (Spike Perkins and Marty via
Myshkin)
- Terry McSweeney (w/ Mike West’s three dogs) in Baton Rouge (via Kathleen K.)
- thea lester (w/ Nathan) in seattle (via emilyn)
- thea patterson of nowe miasto (ok-out) (via
Tanya Solomon) (ok-out) (via Tanya
Solomon)
- Theresa Andersson in Baton Rouge (via Barbara Kapeman)
- thomas little (ok-out) (via Tanya Solomon)
- thomas little is reported to be in Asheville (via Angel P. and John G.)
- Tim (w/ Lisa and their Baby Javin) in Milwaukee with family (via Lloyd from
Molly’s posting on nola.com forum)
- Tim Green (ok-out) (Spike Perkins and Marty via Myshkin)
- Tom (drummer in Whiskeybutt) (ok-out) (via Myshkin)
- Tom Beeman of the Truck Farm is in Minnesota (via Adam P.)
- Tom Hefko (ok-out) (Spike Perkins and Marty via Myshkin)
- tom marron (still in nola, no info) (via Myshkin)
- Tom Saunders is safe in Atlanta (from L.A. Tuten via Dave Richoux)
- Tony Lucas (ok-out) (Spike Perkins and Marty via Myshkin)
- travis from chartres in the marigny (ok-out) (via Tanya Solomon)
- travis is safely driving aimlessly probably to pittsburg (via emilyn)
- Trevor Brooks (ok-out) (via Myshkin)
- Twilight Rose (ok-out) (via Angel P.)
- twilight rose (w/ Ed the Clown) (ok-out) (via Tanya Solomon)
- Vanessa King (no info)
- Mistress Veronica (aka Leslie Lowe) (Elvis impersonator) (no info) (via Tara
Fire Ball)
- vi landry (went to texas, now in nyc) (via John Gerkin)
- Vic Pieri (w/ Julie Pieri) (ok-out) (via Myshkin)
- Vic Shepherd and family (ok-out) (Spike Perkins and Marty via Myshkin)
- Vic Vickery and Della Ray (ok-out) (Spike Perkins and Marty via Myshkin)
- Victor (emily h saw riding his bike around uptown during her hike/swim from
the Hilton to her home uptown. she said he's ok, but that she didn't know where
he was going or what his plans were)
- victor stimson (no info)
- Vida (w/ Jeff) (ok-out) (via Myshkin)
- Walt (w/ neina, Nathan) (ok-out) (via John G.)
- walt of crooks and nannies (ok-out) (via Tanya Solomon)
- Warner & Nellie (ok-out) (via Myshkin)
- Warren Byron is in Kentucky (via Kathleen K.)
- warren the trumpet player is ok somewhere
- warren the trumpeter (ok-out) (via Tanya Solomon)
- Washboard Chaz is in Sapulpa, OK, maybe heading to KC (via Steve Eupher Dude)
- Washboard Chaz (ok-out) (via Myshkin)
- Washboard Lisa (w/ Roberto, Banjo Grayson ) doing great in Treme and wanting
to stay as of Sunday (via Myshkin)
- Wendell Brunious (via Barbara Kapeman)
- wholesome (w/ blake) was in Austin when storm happened (via Kelly McGittigan)
- Wild Bill (bartender) (no info)
- Wink & Stacy (ok-out) (via Myshkin)
- Ze (w/ Clint) (ok-out) (via Myshkin)
- zwaznu (w/ saelok) (no info)

A couple of sites worth keeping up on:

http://www.NewOrleansNetwork.org

This site will be a crucial part of keeping New Orleans evacuee communities
connected, informed, and involved in re-building a great city even better,
FOR EVERYONE.

But, for this to happen we need everyone to do a couple things:

First, take 5 minutes, RIGHT NOW, to go to
http://www.NewOrleansNetwork.org and

* Log In - create a user name and password for yourself

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home in eastern kentucky for use

2005-09-09T13:28:47Z

Hello, if you happen to be looking for a place to live, my father owns a small farm in eastern kentucky on which is a 2-bedroom cabin which he is offering to victims of Katrina. He's offering it for free, in exchange for help around the farm. If you are interested in living in one of the most beautiful valleys in the world and don't mind (in fact even relish the idea of) getting your hands in the dirt and going hiking in the surrounding national forest, then send me a message and I'll pass your info onto him. Sorry, no pets, but you can cuddle our cats and enjoy our horses.

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12 Galaxies Disaster Relief Benefit this SUNDAY

2005-09-09T06:31:00Z

New Orleans Disaster Relief Benefit
Presented by 12 Galaxies and Pirate Cat Radio 87.9fm

Sunday, September 11th 2005 6:30pm
12 Galaxies
2565 Mission Street @ 22nd San Francisco, CA . 94110

BANDS and sound:
- Kitten on Keys
- The Roshomon Effect
- The Plus Ones
- The Grannies
- Luxxury
- Polkacide

HELL YEAH! These bands are all playing without charge so that all $ can go towards Disaster Relief. Heaps of good Karma their way.

Door admission is a $5 - $20 donation to the Red Cross Katrina Relief Fund.
$2 beers (all proceeds will go to the Red Cross)
ALL Pirate Cat Radio merch sales will go to the Red Cross Katrina Relief Fund. Donation raffle from Force of Habit Records, Gama-Go, and more.

New Castle beer is also donating several kegs of beer for the benefit. Cups of beer, from the kegs, will be sold for $2 each. ALL proceeds from the kegs will be donated to the Red Cross as well.

Please re-post this to Tribe and let as many people know about this as you can.

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Job in Eugene, OR @ Bike Friday for Qualified Katrina Survivor

2005-09-08T23:07:58Z

Forwarded:

Please circulate!

Bike Friday is a Eugene, OR manufacturer of high-end travel bicycles.
We export around the nation & around the world. What makes us
different is that the majority of our bikes are custom built for the
end user. Our full service customer service department is looking for
your help in taking exceptional care of our large community of Bike
Friday enthusiasts. This growing, highly dedicated team does anything
from picking up a customer at the airport, to doing emergency tig weld
repairs to a customer's bike. We are currently looking for a new team
member with a love for customers, and eye for detail, and a willingness
to improve on a daily basis. Bike experience is required, but we'll
train the right individual in brazing & welding.

We're offering the right, qualified individual who has been displaced
by Katrina, the opportunity to fill this position. We'll provide
relocation assistance, temporary housing until you get on your feet, a
living wage that starts at $11.50 with merit based increases, health
insurance, profit sharing, 401k and more.

Bike Friday loves diversity & encourages all interested, qualifying
parties to inquire. Please email resume & cover to
service@bikefriday.com or fax 541.687.0403. Visit www.bikefriday.com
to learn more.

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Animals

2005-09-08T19:16:43Z

Has anyone heard about adopting the animals caught in all of this? Or some where to donate food for them? I saw how many were being put down last night and it just broke my heart. I don't even know where to go to help.

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FitnessAID.org

2005-09-08T18:34:29Z

Bringing together the fitness community for a 'Pledge Your Sweat' fund drive and a Charity Benefit Fitness Seminar.

http://www.fitnessaid.org

100% of proceeds will go to the American Red Cross Katrina Relief Fund.

"We named this event FITNESS AID because as a physical culture community we need to redefine what it means to be fit. What are we 'fit' FOR?

Fit-ness is our ability to take effective and expedient action. What more dire circumstances could EVER require our action? What more crucial could we be "fit" for???"

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DirecTV's Katrina channel.

2005-09-08T16:28:59Z

I have DirecTV, and noticed last night that Channel 100 has been devoted to Katrina resources. I watched for a few minutes, and it's very specific local information -- things like lists of open shelters in Biloxi. There's also a scrolling ticker on the bottom that shows you various Katrina-related news bits.

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i thought

2005-09-08T16:26:53Z

the point of this tribe was...

Katrina Help
Can you help people who are dealing with the crisis in the Gulf States? Discuss it here. Note: please discuss your opinions on the handling of the crisis in other tribes. This one's for the survivo...

Leaving.

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Benefit this SUNDAY at the 12 Galaxies

2005-09-08T15:25:55Z

New Orleans Disaster Relief Benefit
Presented by 12 Galaxies and Pirate Cat Radio 87.9fm

Sunday, September 11th 2005 6:30pm
12 Galaxies
2565 Mission Street @ 22nd San Francisco, CA . 94110

BANDS:
- The Roshomon Effect
- The Plus Ones
- The Grannies
- Luxxury
- Polkacide

HELL YEAH! These bands are all playing without charge so that all $ can go towards Disaster Relief. Heaps of Karma their way.

Door admission is a $5 - $20 donation to the Red Cross Katrina Relief Fund.
$2 beers (all proceeds will go to the Red Cross)
ALL Pirate Cat Radio merch sales will go to the Red Cross Katrina Relief Fund. Donation raffle from Force of Habit Records, Gama-Go, and more.

New Castle beer is also donating several kegs of beer for the benefit. Cups of beer, from the kegs, will be sold for $2 each. ALL proceeds from the kegs will be donated to the Red Cross as well.

Please post this to Tribe and let as many people know about this as you can.

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bay area drop off points?

2005-09-08T05:38:39Z

where are the current drop-off points seeking donations of water/ food/ clothing/ etc., and what dates will they be open? please post any info. here as you discover it. thanks!

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San Francico Disaster Preparedness Website Unvieled today

2005-09-08T00:37:03Z

http://72hours.org/index.html

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Dont donate to the Red Cross!

2005-09-07T21:56:20Z

This is just word of mouth. However what I've heard is that the red cross doesn't put the money all into the survivors they mostly keep it for themselves. Please do some serious research if you plan on donating to them, because I believe it to be just a big scam.

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Oprah

2005-09-07T19:17:35Z

With so many websites and information floating around, it is hard to tell who is legit and so forth. Oprah's website is full of thoroughly researched links if you are interested.

http://www2.oprah.com/index.jhtml

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How to help Deep South envionment?

2005-09-07T17:36:22Z

Please help me finding out the foundation that take care of toxic waters that will eventually be pumped to the ocean, destroyed unique ecosystem, wildlife etc. I could only find Humaine society which shelters the pets.

I came up with idea how to help. It is important who. Somehow few of us still think of Mother Nature...

Any advice will be useful!

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OpenYourHome.com

2005-09-07T15:38:28Z

Another site for donating accommodations for Katrina survivors:

http://www.openyourhome.com/

As described in a Boston Globe story (via Macintouch):

http://www.boston.com/news/local/articles/2005/09/06/schilling_family_is_hosting_nine_from_new_orleans/

As they realized the scope of the devastation in New Orleans, the Schillings decided to help, and they chose a personal, immediate gesture rather than a simple contribution of money.
"When we realized how many people had nowhere to go, we didn't just want to make a donation," Shonda Schilling said yesterday.
"We decided we wanted to bring an entire family here and put them up," she added. "We all need to take care of each other at a time like this."
The Fields family spent last week in an Atlanta-area hotel, with the help of a charitable group. While staying there, they were contacted by a woman who had set up a website, openyourhome.com, to match displaced families with people willing to take them in.
The Schillings registered on the site Friday; on Saturday they anonymously arranged for the family to fly to Boston. The Fields had never even been to the Northeast. But with little money and no place to go, they accepted the offer.
"He said, 'I would like to help you,' " Efrem Fields, 31, said in a phone interview from his hotel yesterday. "He didn't say who he was. He just said, 'You have a big family, and it's hard to take care of a big family in hard times.' He's right about that - it is."

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Crafts to Benefit Katrina

2005-09-07T15:06:05Z

Passing this along...

http://www.crafters-united.com/
An online shop created exclusively to sell donated items.
All the proceeds are going to the Red Cross Hurricane Relief Fund.

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Data Entry from Your Home

2005-09-07T10:18:37Z

Help from home by volunteering for data entry!

http://192.122.183.218/wiki/index.php/PeopleFinderVolunteer

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Ideas for help.

2005-09-07T03:06:06Z

Partial list:

- garage sales with proceeds going to Katrina charities
- clothing drives
- food drives
- matching refugees with housing in surrounding states
- job placement services
- starting funds for basic needs (healthcare, housing, etc.)
- blood drives
- donating your car
- civilian clean-up (could a program like City Year organize a massive clean-up effort?)

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KATRINA BENEFIT IN SANTA MONICA

2005-09-07T01:09:31Z

Thursday | September 8th | $15 All Night Long

KATRINA HURRICANE BENEFIT SHOW

The Crystal Method
Simply Jeff
Robtronik
Ooah & Oscure

All proceeds going to victims of Hurricane Katrina via the American Red Cross.

Sponsored by: NAPSTER | SOCAL-BREAKS | L.A.B.A. | THE MOR BAR

Hello All,

We've seen the destruction and the immense need of the people affected by the hurricane as well as the flooding in New Orleans. I believe there is no need to try to convince anyone how dire the situation is for so many there. In order to help do our part with whatever tools we have at our disposal, this week The Crystal Method, Simply Jeff, and all the Boom Box residents (RobTronik, Oscure, Ooah) are coming together to have a benefit show. Also, my employer Napster is coming to the table to give out shirts and cool stuff to those that come that night! Many thanks to the Mor Bar, Michael Hart, and the staff there for their ongoing support as well.

This Thursday all proceeds from the show will go to the American Red Cross. This is a good chance to pool our resources together and celebrate music, life, and each other, while also raising a significant amount of money (hopefully!) to help those in dire need.

So, please share this email and spread the word! Be there early and come be part of the breakbeat community while we celebrate life, raise money, and hopefully make some positive difference in the catastrophe that has just occured.

Peace and hopeful vibes,

THE BOOMBOX CREW

Upcoming Shows:

Thursday | September 15
10Sui (TBC) & More....
[ U.K.]

Thursday | September 22
J-Break (Afterdark Records) - CONFIRMED w/ Future Funk Squad (TBC), Myagi (TBC).

w/ More to T.B.A. (like Madame Mercury, Simply Jeff, Circuit Breaker, B-Side, and more...)

----------------
21+ Over | Full Bar | Doors open at 9:00 p.m.
2941 Main Street @ The Mor Bar, Santa Monica, CA
Admission Price Details:
-> Admission price: $15 all night long.
No Guest List or VIP pricing for this show.

Please please please contribute your $15 to help the Katrina Hurricane victims. Thank you!!!

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Pirate Cat Radio Disaster Benefit SUNDAY

2005-09-06T23:12:34Z

New Orleans Disaster Relief Benefit
Presented by 12 Galaxies and Pirate Cat Radio 87.9fm

- The Plus Ones
-The Grannies
-Luxxury
-Shoot out the Lights
- more bands TBA

Door admission is a $5 - $20 donation to the Red Cross Katrina Relief Fund.
$2 beers (all proceeds will go to the Red Cross)
ALL Pirate Cat Radio merch sales will go to the Red Cross Katrina Relief Fund. Donation raffle from Force of Habit Records, Gama-Go, and more.

Sunday, September 11th 2005 6:30pm
12 Galaxies
2565 Mission Street @ 22nd San Francisco, CA . 94110

New Castle beer is also donating several kegs of beer for the benefit. Cups of beer, from the kegs, will be sold for $2 each. ALL proceeds from the kegs will be donated to the Red Cross as well.

Please post this to Tribe and let as many people know about this as you can.

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Plus Size Clothing

2005-09-06T20:53:06Z

Just found a church in Baton Rouge accepting donations of plus size women's clothing.

St. James Episcopal
205 N. 4th Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70801-1404
225-387-5141

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Where to SEND?!?!?

2005-09-06T20:17:44Z

Okay, I don't have any extra money to send even though I've been told repeatedly that that is what is wanted most. I just don't have it. I DO have a couple of bag fulls of clothes that I was going to drop off at Out of the Closet that I can now send somewhere else - hopefully to help Katrina victims. Looked on the Blogspot posted here earlier and it's too much info and I can't tell where would be best to send stuff. I am a plus sized woman with plus-sized clothes to send and have also thrown in some other things from my emergency earthquake kit like samples of toothpaste, deodorant, shampoo, soap etc. So, someone give me some direction here of a real place that will accept hard good donations.

Thanks for your help.

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Columbia U. taking undergrads

2005-09-06T18:56:28Z

please pass this on to any students you know who were affected. Columbia IS NOT CHARGING TUITION OR OTHER FEES.

"Columbia University is making it possible for students affected by Katrina to explore taking courses through its School of Continuing Education ( www.ce.columbia.edu/hurricane.cfm. Contact ce-info@columbia.edu or 212-854-9699. Application deadline is Tuesday at 6 p.m.) and the engineering school's Columbia Video Network. Further information is at www.cvn.columbia.edu/katrina.htm."

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Red Cross looking for volunteers for kiosk project.

2005-09-06T17:47:00Z

As seen on Macintouch.com:

The Red Cross needs volunteers with system administration, network engineering and information security (infosec) expertise to assist in the design and implementation of a network of Internet kiosks. These kiosks will be deployed to all of the Red Cross shelters to be used be people displaced by the hurricane and flooding to report that they are alive and to try to contact others.

The Red Cross will be requiring a great deal of help to stand up the infrastructure as well as to actively safeguard it from eventual infection attempts from bots, worms, viruses, spyware and other sorts of malware.

Once we have accurate point-of-contact (POC) information for the Red Cross for this, we will post it in the ISC diary so folks can contact the Red Cross directly. In the meantime, if you are interested in helping the Red Cross in this challenge, please submit your contact information and availability to the Internet Storm Center here and we will pass your information on to the Red Cross. Please provide your name, location, phone number where you can be reached, and an email address. Also, a short list or summary of the skills you can provide.

SANS and the ISC would like to encourage folks with GIAC certifications and a desire to volunteer to help out the Red Cross with this effort. Even if this specific method of assistance is not feasible for you, any way in which you can assist the Red Cross, either nationally or in your local chapter, or perhaps assist another charitable organization such as the Salvation Army or local organizations, would be greatly appreciated at this time.

For more information about this technical challenge the Red Cross is facing, please see this article from the Washington Post.

One other request - the Shared Resources High Frequency Radio Program (SHARES) at the US Department of Homeland Security is looking for assistance from the amateur radio community to assist in running SHARES stations. According to a note from SHARES, "...we always can use more SHARES operators in additon to the 1,200 we already have in our databases. We definitely could use more SHARES stations directly in the affected area, such as New Orleans, Baton Rouge, etc. Have them at key places, such as EOCs, refugee camps, logistic centers are all smart ideas." Contact information for those able to assist is at http://www.ncs.gov/n3/shares/contact.html

(original Red Cross post here: http://isc.sans.org/diary.php?date=2005-09-04 )

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FEMA's Guide to Giving Wisely.

2005-09-06T17:43:19Z

http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/tmarkg/charity.htm

Includes a charity checklist, plus the following tips for not getting scammed:

- Donate to recognized charities you have given to before. Watch out for charities that have sprung up overnight. They may be well-meaning, but lack the infrastructure to provide assistance. And be wary of charities with names that sound like familiar, or nationally known organizations. Some phony charities use names that sound or look like those of respected, legitimate organizations.

- Give directly to the charity, not the solicitors for the charity. That’s because solicitors take a portion of the proceeds to cover their costs, which leaves less for victim assistance.

- Do not give out personal or financial information — including your Social Security number or credit card and bank account numbers — to anyone who solicits a contribution from you. Scam artists use this information to commit fraud against you.

- Check out any charities before you donate. Contact the Better Business Bureau’s Wise Giving Alliance at www.give.org.

- Don’t give or send cash. For security and tax record purposes, contribute by check or credit card. Write the official name of the charity on your check. You can contribute safely online through national charities like www.redcross.org/donate.

- Ask for identification if you’re approached in person. Many states require paid fund-raisers to identify themselves as such and to name the charity for which they’re soliciting.

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RoommateClick.com looking for donated housing.

2005-09-06T17:37:39Z

http://www.rc-katrina.com/

"About this site:
In response to Hurricane Katrina, RoommateClick.com has leveraged their roommate-matching technology to help in the relocation efforts of thousands of people stranded without homes as a result of the destructive hurricane.

Our goal is to help those without shelter find someone that is willing to share their home, bedroom, or even couch. Whether it’s for just a couple days or for several months, offering any shelter will greatly help. We urge anyone with available shelter to simply create a profile by clicking the ‘I have accommodations’ link above.

Those in search of shelter can use our search feature to find an available room that’s right for you. This service is entirely free."

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Bringing wireless to disaster areas.

2005-09-06T17:18:36Z

BoingBoing has been tracking this engineering effort to bring 10,000 radios to areas hit by the storm:

http://www.boingboing.net/2005/09/05/update_on_wireless_k.html

Anybody know any engineers that can lend a hand?

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USAToday's great help resources page.

2005-09-06T17:11:38Z

USAToday has a comprehensive page listing a bunch of help opportunities that I hadn't seen before:

http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2005-09-02-katrina-help_x.htm

Sections include:
- donating and volunteering
- avoiding con artists
- offering shelter
- helping through celebrities
- getting help

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Disaster Services Training with the Red Cross.

2005-09-06T17:08:34Z

Interesting in giving your time and energy to the Red Cross? Here's their general volunteer page, where you get matched up with a local office:

http://www.redcross.org/donate/volunteer/

I have no idea how specific it is (i.e. can you request to be assigned to the Gulf States region), so if anyone has participated before, please share the details.

Here's a link to their Flash-based Disaster Services Training informational tour, for those who are interested in what they are signing up for:

http://www.redcross.org/flash/course01_v01/

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HHS recruiting healthcare volunteers.

2005-09-06T17:02:40Z

From http://www.hhs.gov/katrina/

"HHS Secretary Mike Leavitt has declared a public health emergency in five states: Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas. HHS is focusing all of its public health and emergency response efforts on providing relief, care, and assistance to the victims of Hurricane Katrina.

The Office of The Surgeon General and the Office of Public Health Emergency Preparedness are in the process of mobilizing and identifying healthcare professionals and relief personnel to assist in Hurricane Katrina relief efforts."

If you are a nurse, doctor, or other healthcare professional, you may be interested in volunteering. The HHS page above has these two links:

Volunteer: Health Care Professionals and Relief Personnel (HHS)
https://volunteer.ccrf.hhs.gov/

Hurricane Katrina Relief (USA Freedom Corps)
http://www.usafreedomcorps.gov/

The rest of this page is an excellent resource and contains many other links, including resources for finding missing persons, how to clean up damaged property, etc.

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another important NYC benefit notice (not mine, just passing on)

2005-09-06T16:52:28Z

Last week, we began mobilizing the New York City Jazz and Blues community to assist the victims of Hurricane Katrina. The response has been astounding. Already, 15 of New York City's most renowned venues have signed on to "When The Saints Go Marching In," a weeklong relief effort beginning September 11, where participating businesses have pledged to donate a portion of their sales to the American Red Cross Hurricane Relief effort. We expect many more to join early this week.

New Orleans and Mississippi are the birthplace of jazz and blues. So there is a deep -- and we feel, newsworthy connection between the New York City music community and its Gulf Coast roots.

Now, we need the media to help get the word out. If you're a reporter, please write about it. If you're a producer, please get your anchor to talk about it. If you can't do either, tell your friends and family about it, and encourage them to go listen to some great music for a worthy cause. An updated list of participating bars and clubs, as well as other information on "When the Saints Go Marching In" can be found at www.allaboutjazz.com. The most recent news release is pasted below.

Thank you,

Ryan Clancy Mark Ballard
ryanc@rosengrouppr.com mark@rosengrouppr.com
212.255.8455 ext. 22 212.255.8455 ext. 25

Support the Victims of Hurricane Katrina: When The Saints Go Marching In

New York City Jazz Community Comes Together to Assist Gulf Region Victims of Hurricane Katrina

New York, NY (September 5, 2005) – In the wake of the worst natural disaster in United States history, New York City’s jazz and blues community is mobilizing to assist the victims of Hurricane Katrina. The list of participants grows by the hour, and other establishments are encouraged to sign on.

WHAT: “WHEN THE SAINTS GO MARCHING IN:” is a weeklong relief effort beginning September 11, 2005. During this week, participating bars and clubs have agreed to donate portions of their sales to the American Red Cross Hurricane Relief Fund. Information for participating bars/clubs, events and schedules will be continually updated at AllAboutJazz.com.

WHEN: September 11-18, 2005

WHY: Four years ago, the nation united to help New York City in its time of need. Now it is time for us to respond in kind.

WHERE: Throughout Manhattan and the surrounding boroughs.

WHO: The following bars/clubs/organizations have already committed to “WHEN THE SAINTS GO MARCHING IN:”

* The Iridium, 1650 Broadway, 212-582-2121

* Birdland, 315 West 44th Street, 212-581-3080

* SMOKE, 2751 Broadway, 212-864-6662

* Tonic, 107 Norfolk Street, 212-358-7501

* Zinc Bar, 90 West Houston Street, 212-477-8337

* The Jazz Gallery, 290 Hudson St., 212-242-1063

* Session 73, 1359 First Avenue, 212-517-4445

* The Cajun, 129 9th Avenue, 212-691-6174

* Cornelia Street Café, 29 Cornelia Street, 212-989-9318

* Detour, 349 East 13th Street, 212-533-6212

* Garage Restaurant & Café, 99 Seventh Ave. South, 212-645-0600

* Terra Blues, 149 Bleecker Street, 212-777-7776

* Louis 649, 649 East 9th Street, 917-517-9253

* The Brooklyn Jazz Consortium, 23 Pulaski Street, Brooklyn, 917-535-9781

* Estia Cantina, 177 Main St., Amagansett, NY, 631-267-6320

HOW: All donations will be collected on September 19 by The Rosen Group, and will be distributed directly to the New York City branch of the American Red Cross. Companies will receive receipts of their donations for tax purposes.

A CALL TO PARTICIPATE - 212-255-8455

“WHEN THE SAINTS GO MARCHING IN” is a growing hurricane relief effort that is looking for additional New York City jazz and blues clubs to sign on. With so many different clubs, and so many different circumstances, we can’t impose one across-the-board donation policy. We simply ask that you get creative, utilize the spirit of jazz, and give as much as you can.

For bars/clubs interested in joining this effort, please contact Ryan Clancy or Mark Ballard at 212-255-8455 or via email ryanc@rosengrouppr.com, mark@rosengrouppr.com

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Here is some of what I'm doin...

2005-09-06T15:43:50Z

My dad says the Cajun Dome in Lafayette is emergency shelter for 3 to 5 thousand people..

EKG machines, some Pulse Ox machine?? , insulin and those machines to test blood sugar; the machines & the paper strips to test the blood – those are always needed, expensive, and in short supply.

waterless hand cleaner, baby wipes – lots of those, all size diapers
crutches walkers canes corrective glasses& the sort will be in demand .

The address for the Cajun Dome is
Cajun Dome
444 Cajun Dome Blvd
Lafayette La
70506

if you want to send something like Baby wipes, diapers or something regarding health make it
attn: Cajun Dome Medical Clinic

My dad is only volunteering as a doctor he is not part of one group there he is merely providing his services. He does as we would – help others in need.

There are about 117 patients at a place called The Heymann Center where people with special needs like diabetes, hypertension, high blood pressure, and heart troubles are getting assistance there.

Heymann Special Needs Center
1374 S. College Rd.
Lafayette, La
70503

Lafayette is a most beautiful small town the flavor oozes in the air & from the trees, from the kitchens & restaurants. The water has a smell its own & you can find many who still speak the old French.

Don’t even start me on the music. I know this guy name John Wayne in that area and he always got some music thing going on & he always cooking something too.

Where you at John Wayne?!! Hope you good.

****************
THIS IS FOR ANYONE WHO IS LOOKING TO HELP IN SOME WAY
*********** UPDATE 9 / 5 PM

More vehicles will be leaving by the end of the week.

TUESDAY Morning many companies will be open again for business.

Get your requests for assistance to them early so you can be at the front of the line requesting the things you are try to get to help victims.

expect many able to contribute time & energy starting tomorrow - be the early bird who is on the top of their lists.

Collect list of shelters & organizations that have requests for supplies

Keep contact numbers for convoys driving to area to update drop off requests.

There are six shipping palettes of baby wipes in a local outside New Orleans I am working to retrieve so it can be donated as relief supplies.

Fundraisers continue to announce show dates.

In Hollywood SAG will have a fundraiser on Sept. 12

They all asked for You.

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Southern Mississippi

2005-09-06T08:25:56Z

Please don't forget about the mississippi gulf coast. It has been devastated
across the board.

I want to go down and help. I grew up there. I just got back from burning man 2 hours ago and need more info. If anyone is heading to MS or has any info on what i can do to help can you please let me know.
THanks
Mishka

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Benefit alert: Lafayette Louisiana

2005-09-06T06:54:37Z

Band Together for Hurricane Katrina Benefit!
LAFAYETTE, LA ? A variety of Lafayette-based organizations have banded together
and issued a call to the Acadiana community to join them for 'Band Together,'
an outdoor concert set for Saturday, September 10 at 8 p.m. at Parc
International in downtown Lafayette. Admission is a $5 suggested minimum
donation and gates will open at 7:30 p.m. All admission and concession proceeds
will go DIRECTLY to the American Red Cross.

Band Together promises an evening of great live musical entertainment and
organizers are busy lining up artists.

The Acadiana Arts Council (AAC), Louisiana Crossroads, Lafayette Downtown
Development Authority / Downtown Lafayette Unlimited (DDA/DLU), Performing Arts
Society of Acadiana (PASA), Louisiana Folk Roots and Festival International de
Louisiane have come together to organize the event and to issue a call for
support of the gathering. Lafayette Convention and Visitors Commission (LCVC),
Teche Drugs and Saul Sonnier Real Estate are corporate sponsors already
committed to the effort.

'Artists and our community will turn September 10 into a great event,' says
Buddy Palmer, executive director of the AAC. 'The arts community knows that if
we band together, great things happen and we felt compelled to do our part for
our state and our fellow citizens. We hope to raise at least $15,000 and all
proceeds from the event will go directly to the American Red Cross.'

'The weather forecast looks great for this event,' says Gerald Breaux, director
of the LCVC. 'People can expect to have the same sort of festive good time that
we always have at Parc International. Bring chairs or something comfortable to
sit on. We'll have refreshments on sale and hope to have a great time doing a
great deed.'

Just like with Festival International, and Downtown Alive! pets and ice chests
should be left at home. Parking is available in Parc Auto du Centre-ville on
Vermilion Street, located just a block away from the concert site.

The Acadiana Center for the Arts, also in downtown Lafayette, will still open
its newest exhibit--"The Greatest Album Covers that Never Were" September 10
during Artwalk, but the "Party like a Rock Star" opening party will be
rescheduled to a later date.

To offer support for Band Together or for more information, call the Acadiana
Arts Council at (337) 233-7060.
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party for any reason.

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anything else besides fema?

2005-09-06T06:53:31Z

hey... i think, though i don't know for sure, i might be one of the fortunate few who actually will have a standing home to return to. however, i am still displaced, and i don't really know how long i am going to have to stay away. does anyone know if there is financial assistance available for other people in my situation?

christina

(cross posted in new orleans tribe)

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Ways I can help physically? Info appreciated!

2005-09-06T01:56:18Z

I was cut off in the middle of moving, and now I can pretty much go where I please. I was intending to head to Austin where a friend of a friend is setting up a camp for Katrina victims, but haven't heard from her yet. I have a couple more emails out waiting for replies - I don't have a working phone.

I have my dog with me, so that limits me a bit - but I would really apreciate it if anyone could direct me to anything where I can help out - preferably in the Austin area, but not necessary.

Thanks!

~ Casey

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Katrina Data Project (data consolidation)

2005-09-06T00:12:35Z

http://www.katrinadataproject.com/

I would like to take up some forum space to get this message out. I am working with a group in Atlanta who is putting forth an effort to consolidate as much of the assorted databases and forums that have sprung up to help families find missing members. Believe me there are a lot out there and everyone is making such a huge effort to help. As more and more databases and forums spring up the information overload is getting tremendous.

Hopefully we will be able to work together to aid these people and a central data location would be the best solution.

If you have access and authority to send data all of the information can be found at the above site.

There are actually two services being offered, the first is collecting and consolidating data from outside sources and the other is data collection.

If anyone has a web space available, we have some banners for folks to place on their pages. Every little bit helps. There are two sets of banners for both projects.

http://www.mamaloca.net/lostandfound/banner.htm

Thanks so much for everyone's help, and Hurculean efforts to help the hurricane survivors. Every little bit helps.

Thanks for listening

Nila

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alternatives to red cross & faith-based relief orgs

2005-09-05T23:51:25Z

If you've already given to the Red Cross, THANK YOU! If you still plan to give, reports are in of problems with Red Cross aid to Katrina survivors:

Red Cross bureaucracy causing frustrations
http://thetowntalk.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20050904/NEWS01/509040328/

Red tape hampering efforts to help victims of Katrina
http://www.nola.com/newsflash/national/index.ssf?/base/news-18/1125951540300310.xml&storylist=hurricane

Hurricane Katrina: Why is the Red Cross not in New Orleans?
http://www.redcross.org/faq/0,1096,0_682_4524,00.html

If you are still able to make contributions for relief in that region, please consider giving directly to more grassroots organizations that reach people directly, with no religious strings attached:

NAACP Disaster Fund
http://store.yahoo.com/naacp-donate1/

ACORN Recovery Fund (I've heard good things about them)
https://secure.groundspring.org/dn/index.php?id=36&referer=moveon

Louisiana Disaster Recovery Foundation
http://www.katrina.louisiana.gov/donate.htm

These 3 orgs are also listed on the MoveOn site for this relief:
www.hurricanehousing.org/

For the most reliable info as things unfold:
online: www.airamericaradio.com/katrina/
by radio: www.airamericaradio.com/stations

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