In the aftermath

[drwex]

Best. Damned. Blog. Post. Yet.
http://www.windsofchange.net/archives/007432.php (updated - the previously posted trackback URL wasn't working.)

The self-proclaimed "liberal blogosphere" is uniting to "drop cash" for hurricane relief.
http://www.dropcash.com/campaign/hurricanerelief/liberal_blogs_for_hurricane_relief

My workplace is once again matching donations sent directly to the Red Cross. I urge you, especially if you work for a big company, to contact your HR department and see about opportunities to double the dollars you can give.

The Red Cross has begun running training sessions for volunteers. I've seen news postings for trainings across the country. Given that most of my readers are in the Northeast US, I highlight two local items:

The Boston chapter of the Red Cross will conduct volunteer training on Saturday. However, those interested must call before attending.
Call 617-375-0700, and follow the prompts for hurricane assistance by dialing extension 480.

The American Red Cross Great Bay Chapter (serving New Hampshire and Maine) is seeking to recruit and train new volunteers Saturday, Sept. 3, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. in Newington, N.H. Learn to distribute water, manage shelters, and assist staff members. Trainees will be placed on a call list to assist Katrina efforts.
Call 603-766-5440

Comments

[coraline]

that first link appears to be broken?
(or rather, the page it points to.)

[drwex]

Thanks, updated it to the link I had originally followed. I habitually give out trackback URLs so that sites can see who's pointing to them, but this one seems to have a broken RSS feed.

[woodwardiocom.livejournal.com]

-Yah, the first link is either broken, or extremely ironic.

[heinleinfan.livejournal.com]

David was saying last night how he just wished the news would report something good. There are bound to be good things happening there. People helping one another, rescues, friendliness, reunions..

aren't there those good things happening there? Aren't they?

[drwex]

I imagine that there are good things happening, but given my earlier rants about how the hype coverage pre-storm had drowned out useful info I felt it was best that I try to publicize something useful.

[tisana.livejournal.com]

I called the Dean's office here to find out if we were matching donations again (we did for the tsunami last year) and we're apparently not. Meh. I think they're trying to organize something else for the hurricane victims.

But I'll still give to the Red Cross.