Displaced blogger Wizbang has a few ideas about some specific, helpful things bloggers can do to help with the Hurricane Katrina relief effort. I don't know the answers to any of his questions, but maybe some of you will.
Don't forget Instapundit is gathering up links to reputable relief organizations. He's updating frequently. (I can personally vouch for the Southern Baptist Disaster Relief agencies, having worked with them here in Alabama on holiday meals for the homeless).
And for more immediate, on scene blogging, the Times Picayune staff updates frequently.
Craigslist New Orleans has set up a lost and found site for people trying to find their family, friends and loved ones. There's also a missing persons site here.
UPDATE:
Blog giant Glenn Reynolds at Instapundit has picked up on Hugh Hewitt's suggestion that bloggers pick a day for concerted blogging in support of Hurricane Katrina disaster relief efforts. Glenn suggested Thursday, Sept. 1st, to give bloggers time to organize their efforts.
I challenge other writer blogs to get on board for this effort. When you blog tomorrow, take time to remind people of the need and give them links to reputable relief organizations that can help (check Instapundit's list for a place to start).
Also, FEMA has posted a list of recommended relief organizations.
1 comment:
Paula...thanks for blogging about this. I have taken today to include info on donations on my blog. I think the whole thing is a an absolutely wonderful idea!
I also followed your links back to Hugh Hewitt--who I used to work with on a TV show (I still work on the show but he moved on several years back) and that was fun too. I didn't know he had a blog. :)
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