[MarignyBywater] 9-6-08 Update on Hurricane Gustav

Sun Sep 7 01:50:49 EDT 2008

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September 6, 2008

IN THIS ISSUE

NEWS UPDATES
ACTION ALERTS
RESOURCES

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NEWS UPDATES
WE'RE BACK!!!  If you visited www.gustavinfo.org [http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001-L6t1uUYycjRRaPyK3k2ZFWsW2i3b-MDYG4agID5V5EUH6OKRSHRno_YlMXLT4oeyo7b7tR9f-jJAHIj9JBhViUBDcpDno4tbnnuk-ad_qEUpuUYPjKRZg==]
in the past day, you might have noticed that our site was temporarily down.  Well,
we're back with even more information and resources than before!  Please continue
to check back regularly and send us relevant information to post.
As residents return to areas affected by Hurricane Gustav, reports of deplorable
 conditions both in shelters and also in areas where people are returning to have
begun to arise.  Please see the following links to find out more:
Evacuee Treatment in Bastrop, LA- KNOE Monroe, LA [http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001-L6t1uUYychYB4K_zvP4rOUH2r47-EE2po7ol-S9jnOOXfm_SzQOUl8_fV73FeYhCjZytc6vv4xlPzM3PSCDpBjL4VNr-NnPcnZnjKCBYEoK9qL8n-zjhDsd8YKllbZGy5gjL9ytZRFfQsThFqaayg==]
Louisville Red Cross Refers to Evacuees as Animals [http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001-L6t1uUYych8QdlNsfRsIfEXQz_OLXnbp5_wgjo0E8I9ySNID8CY0iaGrRC5FC2UfccI-EecY59vxm03CrGaPzd3617sjqd16j4anGnT5EEJyiJhoKbTnU-r_MiSaC9V]
Please consider signing onto a petition being circulated by the New Orleans Workers'
Center for Racial Justice in order to change shelter conditions for the better in
the future.  Read more about the problem and the text of the petition here [http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001-L6t1uUYycjtzlArGgdqPvmfMET1Wpf0n2JtesSZVc4zPjQZNaqD10oZ43uC5F2CyeAtMITOcR-zJnND5tAJSZb5C2tzCRc2BGoZciIOdTkpNqxdfKVDoPqfVb9Te9vS].
In the meantime, Hurricane Ike remains a threat to the Louisiana coast.  Read the
latest story from WWL here [http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001-L6t1uUYychNUMWVLSmV9jtnOJVCtdV6lKkDrK_-dYw988x_GcFhAhFq5MoUFGJF_d-LZKteajU8oMdOhUtxU7V4oiQ1GgNBd4L_kAyqbniZkuZdpURaeLkAbFt5QTqNM2j3wZDuk1XH91avEm61UyLBYvjVPmNz].
>From the Pointe-au-Chien Indian Tribe:  The Pointe-au-Chien Indian Tribe, comprised
of approximately 700 people, is located in lower Terrebonne and Lafourche Parishes.
Our community is unprotected by a levee. Most homes in the Indian community have
 some sort of damage ranging from minor damage to total destruction, and our tribal
building has been destroyed. Tribal land is owned collectively by tribal families,
and tribal leaders are concerned that many elders and families may decide to leave
the community because of the problems with rebuilding. Other tribal members living
in the surrounding communities are also impacted.  Our Community needs help in rebuilding
and recovery efforts, as well as maintenance supplies for those who are currently
in their homes and others who will be returning shortly. There is currently no water
or electricity in our Community, and thick mud everywhere, hindering the rebuilding
and recovery process. Items of need identified by Pointe-au-Chien tribal leaders
 include: chainsaws, baby wipes, gloves, generators, window units, building supplies,
roofing materials, water for cleaning and drinking, tarps, hygiene products, diapers,
baby formula, nonperishable food items, tools, first aid supplies, shovels, and 
rakes. Donations can be made to the Pointe-au-Chien Indian Tribe, PO Box 416, Montegut,
LA 70377. The Louisiana Environmental Action Network is also assisting the Tribe,
and donations can be made to LEAN by visiting its website here [http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001-L6t1uUYychLu5DMvXPKN0xgXohLsquNJAAYVY6qYEkvM9u_ThFBhQoFrbdbSGNT6Scb_Y-i3-4QavMtXfrhZmOO-4vu8O2H1rcjfT96ACXin9QOYIjDeniZGHsyflGJyG2WIxeJ-k2evYHQbHSfUA==].
Donations to either Pointe-au-Chien or LEAN are tax deductible.
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ACTION ALERTS

* 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
Please click here [http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001-L6t1uUYychNXs0rkZE8T-2LvJJEBZsKH6_jf6bim0Qk0Q4_DgWqPD8sT8Msjgf92LMuIzJTqcJlbni0gw3QiKPZTNcNkYToBXNz1lqGVCkMKvOZXSBpSj-IY1fhM771]
for resources for attorneys and advocates.
Please click here [http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001-L6t1uUYycg7zw4ey3NRR6OKJT2iUHiJeIpCIMEk8LpYxndB_At0QijyFoc6mIEvRvXPN7mOOY2VKg9uIFthj4boJk7eCr6DHI_bfG9hmDgNu92MNkbV_BikoIsds26C]
for Consumer Tips from the Attorney General's office.
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. 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 our resources [http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001-L6t1uUYyciymNaD3vfDvjnlMO1amfTuAF3bz-v2rpsap-uhcNUxDUI5tWV_uAdO_IG--IxwWA1n8EliSWaWZ2ufxfNhhqwV4TpnOrXPzZmav21yoE-Nk2HGBAnl2KkmuNVlmP3osuk=]
page for information about how to file a complaint of housing discrimination, apply
for disaster assistance, deal 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 database at disastersafe.redcross.org [http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001-L6t1uUYycirXJw3MPH7EBzvdiCib5lJd_s9K9vtIL7oNAfhmMHKZ8SCtMg2m1YhSshDqkhrCrywyMmk4HdSQNgGNwhSGACi18s7CE8lw0bmfMpsgVoV9KCtcPgCZM78].
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The Greater New Orleans Fair Housing Action Center (GNOFHAC) launched the website
gustavinfo.org [http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001-L6t1uUYycjRRaPyK3k2ZFWsW2i3b-MDYG4agID5V5EUH6OKRSHRno_YlMXLT4oeyo7b7tR9f-jJAHIj9JBhViUBDcpDno4tbnnuk-ad_qEUpuUYPjKRZg==]
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=001-L6t1uUYycjZ5PbfJ-K-7eMGwdx37IVilXbBrIwPbHysG8-d821b_m13EW3OgK8IqgO25ufNVh3jmeZ8-odAtRzBB1Zt6GuY5d5iBKe9x_GZgbnR-Y7G8Q==]and
consider making a donation to sustain our work.

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