American Red Cross
We have received several concerns regarding the American Red Cross’s (ARC) coordination of relief efforts. The ARC has been designated by the United States Congress to coordinate disaster relief services and may enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with other organizations in providing assistance and services to victims of disasters.
Perhaps as the events continue to unfold, there will be opportunities for public input into the overall efforts regard disaster relief. NASW will be prepared to offer comments and recommendations based upon comments from our many members that have been involved in the relief efforts.
ContactLovedOnes.org http://www.contactlovedones.org
ContactLovedOnes.org is helping people find each other using voicemail technology. See for local access numbers and additional information.
HHS Needs Health Care Pros and Relief Personnel https://volunteer.hhs.gov |
1-866-KAT MEDI
Workers will be non-paid temporary Federal employees.
Although there will not be any salary, travel and per diem
will be paid.
Hurricane Katrina--Louisiana Disability Information Resource http://www.katrina-la.net
The Louisiana Disability Information Resource
provides information to people with disabilities and their families who have been affected by Hurricane Katrina.
The Katrina PeopleFinder Project http://192.122.183.218/wiki/index.php/Katrina_PeopleFinder_Project
The Katrina PeopleFinder Project is looking for people to donate an hour to help organize the massive information that has been put online. All you need is an Internet connection and the ability to copy information into a form. Visit for information about this project and how you can help.
State of Texas Seeks Social Workers to Help Relocated Evacuees www.naswtx.org Visit this Web site for current information on social work
mobilization efforts in multiple Texas locations. Also find out
what local groups need: volunteers, housing, supplies,
donations, et al.
State of Florida is opening shelters along the I-10 corridor in the FL panhandle...for more information on this resource to www.FloridaDisaster.org shelter database.
Shelters in the Jackson, MS, and surrounding areas down south have continuing needs. You can contact these for more information:
Vicksburg Convention Center - call the Vicksburg Red Cross
601.636.9182
Mendenhall Grace Baptist Church
601.238.9951
Mendenhall Shelter
601.847.1511
Copiah County Shelter
601.894.1709
Hinds County Shelters
601.924.5620
Jackson Shelters
601.960.2165
Byram Shelter
601.373.6230
Flora Shelter
601.879.802
Pinelake Baptist Church needs assistance with nursing home residents relocated from the coast... call Melanie at 601.829.4513
Crossgates Methodist Church needs bedding, toiletries, towels bottled water...call 601.825.8677
The National Guard members need help with laundry... take home or use laundromat... call Holly Evans at 601.856.5509 or 601.214.9701.
