Katrina

[hensylee]

trains are going again - headed west to the area. Two yesterday late and one this morning. I watched the one today and lots of tankers on board - maybe water?

 

[Debrinha GT]

Couldn't believe my eyes!

Couldn't believe my eyes!

I've been following this thread for a while now, but only now could I bring myself to write something. It's such a shame that so many people have lost their lives, loved ones and everything else, that it just makes me feel lost for words. I've heard a lot about what's getting done about the people, but yet I wonder if they're also trying to save some of the pets even though it wasn't top priority. I'm an animal lover and I feel so sorry for all the wee pets and animals in general that were also caught by surprise. That was just my two cents and I'll keep on praying for everyone who has in one way or another, been harmed by such a tragedy.
Débora

 

[geebee]

Debra,

It's hard for us to believe and we live in the US. The whole thing is so surreal.

I am so proud of the people in this country. 250,000 people have been or are being relocated to other states. Millions of dollars in private donations have poured in and millions more are coming. People have cleaned out their pantries, closets, etc. to get food and clothing to refugees who have lost everything. People are opening their own homes to strangers in need of a place to stay. I work for a fire department that has sent a crew down to help.

There are many organizations working on the homeless pets so don't fret. Many are going to foster homes who will keep them in the hopes their "parents" will come and claim them.

It makes me very angry to hear any finger pointing at the nation or the federal government. This is a disaster of unheard of proportions in this country. It was impossible to solve this without problems.

Thank you for caring and thanks to everyone else around the world who have rallied to help us.

 

[Debrinha GT]

Where there's life, there's hope!

Where there's life, there's hope!

Hi Gina, and thanks for the information! I've seen how hard everyone's working to get the whole situation under control, and I do think there's light at the end of the tunnel even though things look pretty bad right now. I also feel relieved to know that they're trying to rescue as many pets as possible and might even be able to find some of the owners and rehome the remaining ones. I'll continue to keep everyone in my night prayers. Take care,
Débora

 

[Granbonny]

I heard from my cousin in Mobile..Said, everything was back to normal.Even Wal-Mart was open also heard..that in the future the shelters should start allowing pets to come into shelters..keeping many people from leaving.. Also, Motels should have someway to say that they can bring pets..during a Hurricane..Maybe put it in their brochures We have a Days Inn brochure that lists their motels that accept pets.. $25.00 a night but worth it when we travel...Not in motorhome..but to pick up Grandson, ect. in car.for an overnight visit...what great PR if these motels list in their brochures that pets would be allowed free. during an evaluation from a Hurricane..Bonnie

 

[samiam]

Someone posted that you can have a mandatory evacuation but that you can't "force" people to leave. I thought mandatory was defined as "required?" If, in fact, mandatory doesn't mean mandatory, perhaps this needs to be changed to mean exactly what the word "means???"

Here in Hurricane-aware Florida, we take "mandatory" to mean: "If you don't leave, don't call 911 and ask for help in the middle of the storm. We won't risk our lives if you get into trouble." Of course, the rescuers do an absolutely fantastic job helping anyone in trouble.....

 

[Ross]

The World Responds!

The World Responds!

Wow.....look at this list.....this is wonderful how all these countries are helping us.

.........so how many has Bush turned down?


? The world responds


Offers of aid and assistance from countries around the world in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina continued to pour in Tuesday to the U.S. State Department.

So far, 94 countries and international organizations have offered aid, according to a State Department spokesman. Here is its partial list of nations from which the United States has received support:


Afghanistan: $100,000


Armenia: $100,000


Australia: $7.6 million


Azerbaijan: $500,000


Bahamas: $50,000


Bahrain: $5 million


Bangladesh: $1 million


Belgium: Medical/logistics teams to Red Cross


Canada: 2 helicopters, 32-person rescue team, Air Canada evacuation flights, medical supplies


China: $5.1 million cash and relief supplies


Djibouti: $50,000


Finland: 3 logisticians to Red Cross


France: Tents, tarps, Meals Ready to Eat (MREs), water treatment supplies


Gabon: $500,000


Georgia: $50,000


Germany: MREs and high speed pumps


Greece: Cruise ships, private offer of an International Committee of the Red Cross Web-based tracing system


India: $5 million


Israel: Tents, first aid kits, baby formula


Italy: Generators, water pumps/purifiers, tents, medical supplies


Japan: $1 million cash, generators, tents, blankets, bottled water


Kuwait: $400 million in oil, $100 million cash


Maldives: $25,000 cash


Mexico: Bedding, MREs, baby care items, personal hygiene kits


NATO: Coordinating European assistance offers


Norway: $1.54 million in relief supplies


Organization of American States: $25,000 cash


Qatar: $100 million cash


Republic of Korea: $30 million cash and in-kind donations


Saudi Arabia: $255 million from Aramco


Singapore: 3 helicopters


Sri Lanka: $25,000 cash


Taiwan: $2 million cash, medical supplies


Thailand: Large amounts of food


United Arab Emirates: $100 million cash


United Kingdom: MREs


U.N. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs: U.N. Disaster Assessment and Coordination Team and logistics support


U.N. World Health Organization: Public health officers and logisticians


Venezuela: Up to $1 million to Red Cross

 

[hensylee]

I think Norway was the first one I heard about last week. Three of these countries I never even heard of before. This is wonderful.

We will live with this one for a long, long time. The destruction of N.O. will have a great impact on Mississippi river traffic, which is very important to U.S.

 

[RCB]

Ross...none. As with the tsunami, until the damage can be assessed and it can be figured out what is needed, the aid was on hold. Not refused, just on hold. Now it's being accepted as we know what the needs are.

I think Iran has been put off because it came with conditions. Iran is such a HUMANE government!

 

[Ross]

Ross...none. As with the tsunami, until the damage can be assessed and it can be figured out what is needed, the aid was on hold. Not refused, just on hold. Now it's being accepted as we know what the needs are.

http://www.cnn.com/2005/US/09/05/katrina.world.aid/index.html

No, they are offering. Question is, is the administration accepting?

Guess I didn't read carefully enough, my bad.

 

[Cris N]

I find the list rather interesting... Afghanistan at $100,000 is probably a staggering amount to its fledgling economy while $100 million from United Arab Emirates seem kinda small. Some of the others on the list seemed a bit wimpy as well. But then you have Sri Lanka... after suffering their own tsunami devastation - quite a statement that they would take from their own need for our benefit.

Cris