The American Tsunami.

Not that you wouldn’t know but, I can’t help but think how so many people across the rest of the country responded and helped New York after September 11th and how this is our opportunity to repay the gracious help in NYC’s time of need by volunteering our time or efforts to help the people affected by Katrina.

If you’re interested, you can start here at The American Red Cross site.

The Red Cross is launching the largest mobilization of resources for a single natural domestic disaster, in part because the extent of the damage is so widespread over a large geographical area. New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin including sending nearly 1,900 staff and volunteers into the field in the next few days, and sending more than 250 Emergency Response Vehicles (ERVs) out to provide food and water to affected residents.

The best way to help is by making an online contribution to the Disaster Relief Fund at www.redcross.org.

If you are interested in volunteering for the American Red Cross, the place to start is your local chapter Red Cross. There you can learn about the training courses necessary to become a disaster volunteer. For more information, visit your local Red Cross chapter online.

Also you can check the FEMA site for the latest news. Of course, spread the word, the more people that can help the better - it’s going to be a long haul.