[lit-ideas] Practical help
- From: Eternitytime1@xxxxxxx
- To: lit-ideas@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Fri, 2 Sep 2005 16:32:26 EDT
Hi,
I hope this is okay to post on Our List.
In addition to some of this practical stuff, I have now learned how to
charge a cell phone with just regular batteries. <g> As one of my favorite
quotes
states: "No great loss without some small gain."
Politics aside, MoveOn.org is organizing an effort for people who want
to offer temporary housing for hurricane victims (and not just in the
South; people are offering homes all over the country for anyone who
wants to relocate). To offer, you can go here:
_http://www.hurricanehousing.org?id=5951-5705706-kbzbG4KDg594GJhPEiYi_w_
(http://www.hurricanehousing.org?id=5951-5705706-kbzbG4KDg594GJhPEiYi_w)
In addition, Baton Rouge has sent a call out regarding needs of the BR area
shelters are in desperate need of for Katrina refugees. They can't afford to
wait for the Red Cross money to trickle down; people need clean underwear
right now. If you've been wondering what you can do, here's the info I was
sent:
<
new underwear / socks (all sizes)
baby clothes, diapers, all baby items (wipes, etc.)
hygiene items (toothbrushes, toothpaste, personal hygiene items --
combs,
shampoo, soap, etc.)
bottled water
non-perishable food
If you want to drop it off or send it, WAFB Channel 9 news is acting as
a drop-off / distribution point for all of the churches and shelters. Their
address is:
WAFB
844 Government St.
Baton Rouge, LA 70802>>
Anyone else save those little bottles of toiletries from hotels?
Shelters are also looking for books and toys and games and magazines because
people are going to be trapped in these places for months and they have
nothing. She's gathering addresses now but doesn't have them for me yet; I'll
post them when I get them.
For help with the animals (I understand the Texas SPCA is doing an awesome
job assisting people--if they left with pets but have no where to go and are
out of money so need to be in a shelter, they are not allowed to take their
pets with them.)
ANIMAL EVACUATION AND RECOVERY PLAN CONTACT INFORMATION
Here is the LSU contact information and needs. Thank you for your help!
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DONATIONS
Financial donations are being accepted to fund the animals' care through the
Dr. Walter J. Ernst, Jr. Veterinary Memorial Foundation at the LVMA at
1-800-928-LVMA.
A regional donation center is being established. Our needs include:
large air kennels and metal cages
leashes
disposable bowls
canned cat and dog food
disposable litter pans
spray bleach
paper towels
sheets
towels
locks
hoses
bottled water
trash cans
trash bags
pooper scoopers
cat litter
extension cords
fans.
The most urgent needs are kennels and monetary donations. The media will be
advised of the address once determined. At least 175 animals are currently en
route to Baton Rouge.
For more information or to make donations of the materials listed above,
please call the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine at 225-578-9900;
_www.vetmed.lsu.edu_ (http://www.vetmed.lsu.edu)
or the LVMA at 1-800-928-LVMA; _www.lvma.org_ (http://www.lvma.org) .
ANIMAL EVACUATION AND RECOVERY PLAN CONTACT INFORMATION
Louisiana SPCA contact Laura Maloney 225-413-8813
East Baton Rouge Animal Control Center Hilton Cole 225-774-7700
LSU School of Veterinary Medicine Dr. Becky Adcock 225-578-9900
Louisiana Veterinary Medical Association 225-928-5862
Media Contact:
Ginger Guttner
LSU School of Veterinary Medicine
225.578.9922
gguttner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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