[MarignyBywater] 9-4-08 Update on Hurricane Gustav

Fri Sep 5 00:35:32 EDT 2008

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September 4, 2008

IN THIS ISSUE

NEWS UPDATES
ACTION ALERTS
RESOURCES

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NEWS UPDATES
Residents continue to return home to South Louisiana.  Officials still warn of conditions
and services that are not up to par, though things seem to be improving.  For more
updates on re-entry, please see:

* HUD News Release on Foreclosure Prevention to Gustav Affected Families:  Click
 here [http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001700E0ttxKeG4tpXm2LfYCfEeYijudqliuYDHN_hZ-7XoC5YPLV2ga3mfIAV1IwmjxyFiUSm95fgeZjqJhjgQox0YymLAA_0ApQJrxcUPRzWgANsotHadHog1OihCYbFe01zN3augWh5jI4dCgmKYEV-F-kBSDfAQ3bbk0HjtD2s=]

* LA Dept of Health and Hospitals Update on Boil Water Advisories: Click here [http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001700E0ttxKeF5K71nxTOVXOCqyS-uMesGLmXzw9rt8idnCO5hk92h_JlqdAJ6yF_N_QlED-DXRe1Z8KmBfOz0HKJAAm0lkHIpYtzavoBRzvGomDpjdwT0Ig7YKAHEUtTODo-WZzUIjNVGPiOIi2lY9GjCDf8qNucE0Y9GSelQbC4=]

* LA Dept of Education School Re-opening Report: Click here [http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001700E0ttxKeGmzt8IhpHIV34C1fnuvasyWRgsOkDbamBQIhczUFbgZeEj8xtkLatbb91uAqF23573RbBgS8ClRIpGGoFXQnUOfZmmsLHat7ftbkX-Hy2V16sgarL388_pvHdBxd0yZU86y3OQQhAcGBif4QPT9qB_]

* Map of Power Outages: Click here [http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001700E0ttxKeEbgKRPrGkBz1MAPR1xPlR1Lb4fKSRGcZWqcOd4Niq4wrMVtbdwQK2GTHnI-durnRw5csVR-VxfybUBtw9yvB5kUyXwoN5kOATWsrXT_eg5CR7MunZEJipSRGybUoM0rTUBN3eQwS1FF5EJLUELlmSk]

* Open Gas Stations: Click here [http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001700E0ttxKeEbgKRPrGkBz1MAPR1xPlR1Lb4fKSRGcZWqcOd4Niq4wrMVtbdwQK2GTHnI-durnRw5csVR-VxfybUBtw9yvB5kUyXwoN5kOATWsrXT_eg5CR7MunZEJipSRGybUoM0rTUBN3eQwS1FF5EJLUELlmSk]

* Salvation Army Meal Distribution in New Orleans: Click here [http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001700E0ttxKeF4quTHZh--tLrqB9W5Fmy-lkCHJu78FbzLlBRP3IKzfnWUc8mTxKykiQ3oFPHWx1qs56GKV09gChGtr6NLtWI75qlPRxk3u8xdsTc7VOuwgL2oyFOc7sxXBfamh61mkM1wOxPb1Zp7ApHq4r-wvGRsIwQCjJewqKE=]
Please visit gustavinfo.org [http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001700E0ttxKeEMn6iYL8Bf4_wX9TS_3Yq3tDohuZJt76cZjX8LAgOuHcbmyx_GmLmf9vKZDXyPhkLa9G3Vo7IyMHpRFTWqvUe5K2KQIHER1QJdpabYB7ivMA==]
for up-to-date information.
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ACTION ALERTS

* There have been some reports of substandard conditions in state-run shelters. 
 For example, evacuees at shelters in the Shreveport area have complained that there
are not adequate bathroom facilities or showers available to them.  Read the story
in the Shreveport Times here [http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001700E0ttxKeH4cN4WLftv53haPj_-PUJo4O8FlMqMZvExJxINhSkQW7hE8x-uwcDT26BiNlYfNPBgesOF_wFODSubMmiMGgne5adqvGitDZbVjB9foGLPyzfLKcrB5WqYNPQJv5ytuZDY4EfPWP4W9SxqAfgI0PLQimUeKpSGblwdzmOLGuWVL2G9L3kI6erV9FaeUWUdYrHWJ3oijV5n2Bd3iAXRbdmhSAprjbuwE1SFAAD_giQR0U_9_fn5lO0u]
and on KSLA here [http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001700E0ttxKeEcShXG6pTXTrCaS13Knn8YHcCSkx-_Upw5GFqWb7Wca_VEU42HTA2rn-ebj-tyxCYBrHUF9UTIsEBHtiMPKuKNWwYsMFETelXUNQnod9mJmypUNqhWJ3ts4BAMR0YaZLAKqUum8WlAfA==].

* Also, the US Human Rights Network is seeking volunteers to conduct Human Rights
monitoring at shelters where Gustav evacuees are being housed.  For more information,
click here [http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001700E0ttxKeEHUHWPA4yQynQ3TtPHYf8z1etIc5aM0PRZvJzD6MFD5-yZiCKwdDgPyjF-qXsIlSLAFmmM8E485Oq0Tk8638Migf3LJYgpXV6XNAXS5W7Heq5U8e1iSI7H].

* We are attempting to compile a list of advocates and service providers working
 with Gulf Coast residents in areas affected directly with Gustav, and also in areas
that are sheltering Gulf Coast evacuees.  We are doing so in order to be able to
 establish an accurate referral system, and also to connect advocates in need with
donors.  If you fit this category, please respond to the following questions and
 email your responses to gnofairhousing at gmail.com [mailto:gnofairhousing at gmail.com].
Organization:

1. Main Contact Name:
2. Main Contact Number:
3. Main Contact Email:
4. What is your return plan?
5. What is your evacuation contact info (number and email)?
6. What Gustav-related services do you anticipate offering?
7. What needs (funding/otherwise) does your organization currently have?
8. What manpower/volunteer needs does your organization anticipate having in the
 next four months?
9. Are you aware of any organizations providing services in areas where there are
displaced residents?
10. Is there any other information that would be helpful for us to provide to those
in need or to those seeking to aid a provider such as your organization?
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RESOURCES

* Louisiana SPCA-  The Louisiana SPCA is currently handling animal emergency and
 animal rescue calls ONLY.  To report an animal emergency or an animal needing rescue
please contact the Louisiana SPCA at 504-368-5191 ext. 100 or contact the Louisiana
SPCA by email at info at la-spca.org.  Because our shelter is located in Algiers, which
is still impacted by power outages, the Louisiana SPCA is currently not open to 
the public but we will resume our regular operations as soon as possible.  The LA/SPCA
is also alerting New Orleans residents that several unauthorized animal groups have
entered New Orleans to go onto citizens' properties to remove animals, presenting
themselves as animal rescuers.  Please be aware that the Louisiana SPCA is the only
organization in Orleans Parish authorized to respond to animal rescue calls and 
to respond to animal emergencies.  If you see anyone entering your or your neighbor's
property that is not with the Louisiana SPCA and are attempting to remove an animal
from its property it should be immediately reported to the police.  Please check
 the LA/SPCA website at www.la-spca.org [http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001700E0ttxKeGb8LHSNEFpp8hVSeH5H0NeIAS_eIsxLBwLUjhnENTwxumLRaLUq3tuY23okgdwwdRFj67ZEozEukTIIpQqVdZxmDafgOG-bz8=]
for continual updates.

* The Department of Social Services has created a hotline where loved ones can call
to locate family members who evacuated for Hurricane Gustav. The phone number is
 1-800-957-1601. AFTER tomorrow, you should also be able to call this line to get
information about city-assisted transportation from shelters back to the Gulf Coast.

* Please visit the gustavinfo.org Resources [http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001700E0ttxKeGayqhpN1QLvx4nUoLajgX8L8Bg4_igYxAiY0zHZHSlJL410afPBXYtdmXq6MB-yP7Zv22TCX0L1zM5VQ03TClxaWq27BWunBV8bRkfDkb4qNlmpoZMi6JfLnFtKmqrxBI=]
page for information about how to apply for disaster assistance, dealing with your
insurance companies regarding Gustav related claims, and how to communicate with
 your mortgage company in the wake of the storm.

* The Red Cross has a place where folks in shelters can register so others can search
for them and know they're safe. About 1,000 people are registered right now. Access
this data base at disastersafe.redcross.org [http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001700E0ttxKeGp3dASgkGAwf73vcmrLQ5AwJl4nQpST8OO4VjobNOPUxHWHS8fVn1Oz4fQurI3ZinI26aOY-E-8vHI4hwSVmfjXijSSrb66H1Wb9VbMelAUNFz0Me5Z2RA-J0R_mMIocPM0Cq2XHy8NBEV8deEX70w].
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The Greater New Orleans Fair Housing Action Center (GNOFHAC) launched the website
gustavinfo.org [http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001700E0ttxKeEMn6iYL8Bf4_wX9TS_3Yq3tDohuZJt76cZjX8LAgOuHcbmyx_GmLmf9vKZDXyPhkLa9G3Vo7IyMHpRFTWqvUe5K2KQIHER1QJdpabYB7ivMA==]
on September 1, to provide members of the American public, residents of the Gulf
 Coast, and Gulf Coast advocates with up-to-date information related to Hurricane
Gustav and the massive evacuation effort in response to it.  To support GNOFHAC's
efforts, please visit www.gnofairhousing.org [http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001700E0ttxKeHQYn2grNU9XDR1EqBgv_o_9G-L8zsA9O4kXsKMfA0h108Vjtgz6_sGeDZGmh15uN0p4SPP5wFT2Sd0heh7llhum0PJ6zj36TpLjp7jOWp0ig==]and
consider making a donation to sustain our work.

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