Relief
With 20,000 folks on their way to Houston I'm still not sure what to do to help. I keep hearing that money is the major thing which is needed. I'm sure it is but what else can be done? I imagine they need some volunteers down at the dome when folks start rolling in.
I was listening to the Astrodome announcement press conference today and heard them say it is meant to be a temporary place for them...days, maybe weeks. What then?
Maybe we should start some type of adopt-a-family program.
If your church or a church you are helping out needs help, feel free to post that information here.
I was listening to the Astrodome announcement press conference today and heard them say it is meant to be a temporary place for them...days, maybe weeks. What then?
Maybe we should start some type of adopt-a-family program.
If your church or a church you are helping out needs help, feel free to post that information here.
posted by Bart at 10:39 PM
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Bart
Here is something that came across my email that is a good way to physically help.
Andreia
Harris County Citizen Corps Members,
From County Judge Robert Eckels:
Today we are going to help those who have been impacted by Hurricane Katrina who are currently located in the Super Dome in New Orleans. Up to 25,000 citizens are going to be relocated to the Astro Dome. We need your help.
We are requesting volunteers to assist in setting up the dome with cots and other basic necessities.
This needs to be completed by 1700 or 5pm CST. We need for you to forward to anyone how can help through your businesses, churches and organizations.
We will also need volunteers to assist in the documentation and check in of all who arrive. CERT Teams will be needed to assist citizens from the busses to the check in locations.
Logistical information with locations and staging areas will be sent out shortly. Please respond to this e-mail and let us know how many people you have that can assisit, include time frames, as this will be a 24/7 operation.
This task is unprecedented and can be completed with the support of our citizens.
Thank you for your continued support,
Harris County Judge Robert Eckels
Chairman Harris County Citizen Corps
Thanks, Andreia. If you get anything else like this, other instructions on how to help out, please keep them coming.
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