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Bayou Foods is a Louisiana based business. On Monday August 29, 2005, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and parts of Florida were struck head-on by one of the worst storms to roll out of the Gulf of Mexico in the past 36 years. Hurricane Katrina ranked as one of the top five hurricanes in recorded history. As our nation witnesses the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, many are asking how they can help. Here are the primary first response agencies accepting donations to assist the displaced American from the storm affected region: The American Red Cross is asking for cash donations to help the tens of thousands of victims at http://www.redcross.org/donate/donate.html or call 1-800-HELP-NOW. The Salvation Army is providing services for victims and first responders. Donate via the web at http://www.salvationarmyusa.org/USNSAHome.htm or call 1-800-SAL-ARMY. You can also make donations in person at your local Wal-Mart or Sam's Club. Following is a list of other Web sites offering disaster relief information: Military families needing assistance locating loved ones and finding support for their families should contact www.militaryonesource.com or call 1-800-342-9647. Federal Emergency Management Agency Louisiana Homeland Security City of New Orleans Louisiana Governor's Office Catholic Charities FEMA Charity tips National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster Louisiana Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster For Patients in Need of Dialysis: Local Red Cross contacts -- American Red Cross - Southeast Louisiana Chapter: Regional Service Centers -- NORTHSHORE REGION: Boothville, LA: Slidell, LA: Hammond, LA: Bogalusa, LA: BAYOU PARISHES REGION: Houma, LA: RIVER PARISHES REGION: LaPlace, LA American Red Cross - Northwest Louisiana Chapter Red Cross Disaster Assistance info: (866) GET-INFO (866-438-4636) http://www.redcross.org/contactus/ FEMA Regional Offices -- FEMA Region IV FEMA Region VI State Emergency Organizations: FEMA State Emergency Contact -- Alabama Department of Public Safety Alabama Emergency Management Agency Florida Division of Emergency Management Florida Emergency Preparedness Association Louisiana Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Louisiana Office of Emergency Preparedness Mississippi Emergency Management Agency Georgia Emergency Management Agency With grateful thanks to Fox News for making this list available and for the tremendous coverage they are providing as the events of this national disaster unfold. |
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