For the past several days, the eyes of Americans across the country and those around the world have been trained on the news coverage of the devastation wrecked by Hurricane Katrina. Once the storm passed, New Orleans being spared a direct hit, the city looked to be in the clear. However, with the breaking of levees in the area, water has flowed into the city. Now 80% of the city is underwater. There is concern that the city will never be the same. Some have said it will take five years for the city to be rebuilt, if it is rebuilt at all. With New Orleans being located below sea level, it is being wondered if the city should be rebuilt.
My own attention this week has been focused on the news coverage. I find myself watching on in sadness long after the time I should be in bed sleep. The stories are heartbreaking and I can only watch as the news unfolds. So much is happening in the region. So many have lost their homes and there is a tremendous loss of life. It is still unknown just how many have lost their lives because so much of the city is underwater. The water reaches rooftops in some cases.
Today across the blogosphere, bloggers are asking for Hurricane Katrina flood aid as part of a Hurricane Katrina Blog Relief Day. As one of the bloggers taking part in this effort, I ask you to call or visit the American Red Cross website and make a donation. Twenty-one million has already reportedly been donated to the Red Cross, but more is needed. When you make your donation, please state it is meant to go directly to Hurricane Katrina relief.
There are so many stories coming out of the region, and so many are stepping up to help. One such story coming out of my own little corner of the blogosphere with one author Larissa Ione, a resident of Gulf port, Mississippi. She evacuated over the weekend, and now her home has been destroyed. Friends of the author have gathered together and are looking to assist her in her time of need. There are so many stories though. The news is full of stories of loss. There are so many that are in need of assistance in this time.
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1 - John Connors
Hello, I am signed up to give blood next week and have been working with my church to collect $ for the Red Cross. The devistation is incredible. Here is some info I ran across about the Hurricane Katrina concerts at http://www.katrinaconcert.com