You got that right, Bonny.  I don't think it will ever recover and be like
it was.  If we try to screw around with Mother Nature, she'll eventu8ally
bite us on the arse.  As she's doing ib New Orleans.

-----Original Message-----
From: St. John's University Cerebral Palsy List
[mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Bobby Greer
Sent: Friday, September 02, 2005 1:02 AM
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Subject: Re: [D-WILD] fwd: another Hurricane Katrina disaster relief fund
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Rayna,

    It is the worst natural disaster to ever hit the US. New Orleans is
getting worse by the day there are few ways to ghet in or out the get
supplies or aide. It is withjhout electricity and therefore no air
conditioning. New Oleans will be a "ghost city for about five years.

Bobby
----- Original Message -----
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Sent: Thursday, September 01, 2005 11:09 PM
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> Hi everyone,
>
> Just forwarding this from another list.
>
> Is anyone here in the area of the hurricane?  The news reports we are
> getting here in Aus are shockiing and very distressing to watch.
>
> My best wishes and hopes for safety and relief for all affected.
>
> Rayna
>
>
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> Subject:        [D-WILD] fwd: another Hurricane Katrina disaster relief
> fund
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> Date:   Thu, 01 Sep 2005 15:00:15 -0700
> From:   Naomi Griffin <[log in to unmask]>
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>
>
>
> United Cerebral Palsy Launches Disaster Relief Fund
> Hurricane Katrina Devastates UCP of Greater New Orleans; UCP of
> Greater Houston and Other Affiliates Prepare to Aid Displaced
> Families with Special Needs
>
> Hurricane Katrina has devastated United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) of
> Greater New Orleans, essentially ceasing services to hundreds of
> people with disabilities - including dozens with severe disabilities
> who need 24-hour assistance from dedicated direct support staff.
>
> At present, consumers and employees of UCP of Greater New Orleans, as
> well as their families, are scattered across the mid-south and many
> are unaccounted for.
>
> "We are most concerned about our consumers with severe disabilities,
> many of whom were not able to leave New Orleans prior to the
> hurricane's landfall," said Jo Bugg, Acting Executive Director of UCP
> of Greater New Orleans.  "I urge our consumers, their families and
> staff to call our hotline, as they are able, so we can work to ensure
> their safety."
>
> United Cerebral Palsy has set-up an emergency hotline for United
> Cerebral Palsy of New Orleans.  Concerned consumers and their
> families, employees and volunteers can call (800) 872-5827 to receive
> information, as well as leave messages about their personal status.
>
> People can also visit the UCP of Greater New Orleans Web site at
> www.ucpgno.org to leave messages for consumers and
> employees.  National and regional staff will monitor both message systems.
>
> In addition to the tragedy facing UCP of Greater New Orleans,
> thousands of people with disabilities throughout the southern United
> States have been affected by widespread hurricane damage and power
> outages.
>
> United Cerebral Palsy has set-up a Hurricane Katrina Disaster Relief
> Fund to provide services to people with disabilities affected by
> hurricane Katrina and assist UCP affiliates throughout the region
> restore their operations as quickly as possible.  If you are able to
> help, we you encourage you to make an online donation at
> www.ucp.org/donate.
>
> Additionally, United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Houston, working
> directly with the Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities and the
> local United Way, has committed to provide referrals and direct
> services to displaced families with special needs.  Reports have
> indicated up to 100,000 displaced persons may arrive in Houston in
> the coming days.
>
> Beyond direct cash contributions, UCP of Greater Houston has
> specifically asked for donations of durable medical equipment, such
> as electric wheelchairs, to help replace damaged or abandoned devices
> that are essential to people's mobility and independence.  The public
> may contact UCP of Greater Houston directly at (713) 838-9050 to
> donate equipment.
>
> United Cerebral Palsy is committed to assisting people with
> disabilities and their families affected by Hurricane Katrina.  Our
> thoughts and prayers are with all the people of the mid-south,
> especially this most vulnerable population.
>
> Stephen Bennett
> President and CEO
> United Cerebral Palsy
>
>
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