Via Echidne of the Snakes, I just found out that the Houston Chronicle is up and running, putting out a live blog with detailed updates of what's open, what's damaged, and current news. Check 'em out at Houston Chronicle.
Thank you so much for the excellent article you have posted. The references are very helpful.
I would like to also suggest that there is a population of Hurricane Ike affected individuals that are somewhat silent. There are the silent grievers, these are individuals who have moved away for the area some time ago and who have friends or family who they are not able to contact and do not know their current situation and well being.
To see the devastation of a former homestead community is heartbreaking. Many feel that their grief is less important than those who are in emergency shelters. Grief is grief and is painful to that particular person.
May I suggest that if you know someone outside of the affected area that you know has an emotional tie to the Galveston region that you get in touch with them and see how they are doing. Ask how they are feeling seeing the destruction in certain areas. Listen to their stories of their time in the Galveston region. If you live near by, perhaps if appropriate go and visit and spend some time looking at old pictures or other mementos. These silent grievers will be so appreciative of the care and support you give to their grief.
Silent grievers are not only those who lived there for significant period of time, but also those who frequented that area for business or vacations. Senior citizens are often highly affected silent grievers.
Many are affected by a disaster.
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Thanks for the comprehensive post, heartrending photos, and as always the links to ways of participating with positive action.
I for one am going to give to the food bank, and check out the HH plans. (I built houses with them before and it was a very well run and efficient program with little or no waste of donors money and it requires investment in time from the house owner as well. This is a great partnership program.)
well no 100 mph winds or anything, but ike just flooded my basement(ok just runid onw section of carpet. it'll dry)..im in Il..that must have been some storm.
"For every $1 donated , the Food Bank can provide 5 meals to a hungry child, adult, or senior. For every pound donated in person, the Food Bank can provide the equivalent of .8 meals."
The math don't work for me . . I was IN the food biz and can calculate . . . .
While I applaud your sentiments, the math above is faulty beyond belief . . . . and takes away from your cred . .
$1 can't buy much of nothing . . . . and a pound of any food well . . . how are you MEASURING that pound? A Pound of Pasta? A Pound of fresh beans? Squash?
All here in Sacto, are more than $1 . . . . or a dollar per pound . . .
Moi don't grok . . . . but help to all, yes, moi grok's easy . . .
Yer numbers, they don't grok . . . . .
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