RSSPost Hurricane Katrina; More Resources to Help Find Loved Ones
The aftermath of Hurricane Katrina has left many without any contact or idea as to the location or welfare of their family friends and loved ones. This crisis has affected so, so many. Become part of the solution. The following are great resources in the location and reporting of Missing Persons in the Gulf Coast area following Hurricane Katrina:
NOLA.com’s missing persons board.
NIUSR Missing Persons Center (NIUSR web site launched)
According to Michelle Malkin’s web site there is also a missing persons helpline to report lost relatives/loved ones: 225-925-6626. She also has other contact registry info lists.
Go to Wombat Nation for a list of extensive Katrina Missing Person and Survivor Registries.
Also another site set up to help find victims, KatrinaFinder.
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A Good Start for the Gulf Coast; Let the Relief Begin
President Asks Bush and Clinton to Assist in Hurricane Relief Efforts Reminiscent of George W. Bush’s request of help from former Presidents George H. Bush and Bill Clinton with Tsunami Relief, GWB called upon the two once again to assist in the Hurricane Katrina Relief efforts. President George W. Bush said the following: (video of speech)
This recovery is going to be a long process. It’s going to take a lot of hard
work and patience and resolve. It’s also going to require a lot of money. And the federal government will do its part. But the private sector needs to do its part, as well. And that’s why I’ve asked Presidents Bush and Clinton to lead a nationwide fund raising effort to help the victims of Hurricane Katrina. In the days ahead, the former Presidents will ask Americans to open their hearts and their wallets to help those in need. And they’re going to talk to large corporations and small businesses and individual citizens across the nation. The contributions will benefit the relief organizations that are doing vital work on the ground. We’re going to take a look and make sure that the money raised is money needed. Right now if our fellow citizens want to help, they ought to give a cash donation to the Red Cross, which they can find at phone number 1-800-HELP-NOW.
Family Response to Judges Decision by Paul Reynolds
Here is the family response to the judge’s verdict to release Joran Van Der Sloot given to Red by Paul just a minute ago.
Obviously we are disappointed and shocked that any potential charges against Joran are being released. We are hopeful that a certain level of charges are still being considered. We hope the continued interrogation of the Kalpoe and Joran friends can give us more information. We believe the father has information. There were statement implicating such. We think it is appropriate to bring him in for additional questioning.
We are not giving up.
Those are responsible will be held accountable.
We are not going away.
Must Credit Scared Monkeys if used.
AP Breaking; Dutch Suspect in the Disappearance of Alabama Teenager to Be Released, Father and Attorney Say
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AP REPORTING: JORAN VANDERSLOOT TO BE RELEASED
ORANJESTAD, Aruba (AP) — A judge on Thursday ordered the release of a Dutch suspect in the disappearance of Alabama teen Natalee Holloway, the suspect’s father said.
Joran van der Sloot will be released Saturday morning, according to his father, Paul van der Sloot, who was told of the decision by the family’s attorney.
“The judge ruled there is no reason to keep Joran any longer on suspicion of murder,” he said.
But van der Sloot remains a suspect in the sexual assault of Holloway, he said.
“The judge ruled that he must remain at the disposal of pold.
Government officials couldn’t immediately confirm the report.
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The Chaos before the Calm
The evacuation of New Orleans has now met with what everyone figured would occur but most hoped would not. The chaos that develops for many reason has now spread though
New Orleans in the form of desperation, looting and crime. As reported by MSNBC, “Cries for help spread across New Orleans Desperation at Superdome, convention center; safety fears halt some work”.
Thousands of desperate, stranded residents begged for help Thursday as conditions deteriorated here, with heavy rain compounding a tense situation that led to fights, fires and fears for the safety of emergency responders.
Doctors at two desperately crippled hospitals with 360 patients called The Associated Press pleading for rescue, saying they were nearly out of food and power and had been forced to move patients to higher floors to escape looters.
It has now unfortunately gotten to the point because of the break down of civil authority that the search and rescue efforts and evacuation of the citizens of New Orleans are being hampered by the looters and the crime. As reported by Reuters, New Orleans evacuation slows as shooting, chaos erupt. Make no mistake about it, some individuals I am sure are just trying to survive; however, there is another element that is taking advantage of the horrendous aftermath of Hurricane Katrina and causing more harm. There is bad element in every society no matter what country. I think some American are maybe beginning to realize what and how looting occurred in Iraq after the fall of Baghdad as they see their own citizens doing the same in the United States.
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