Not sure this applies to any of you, but just in case:

The following is information to distribute

Please see 1st e-mail below this one

When I called the 800 number to double check the gentlemen on the phone told me to pass out the following information. (Warning, it may be hard to get through, he suggested encouraging those who receive calls from family members who are trapped to use their computer and go to the web site to fill out a report.)

To report missing or stranded people please go to the following website (there is no www):

http://homeport.uscg.mil


Numbers family members can call to report missing or stranded are to the Louisiana State Police who are coordinating rescuing efforts:
225-922-0325
225-922-0332
225-922-0333
225-922-0334
225-922-0335
225-922-0341
225-925-7398

In Mississippi call the State EOC
601-360-0054

In Alabama, for missing-not distress American Red Cross
866-438-4636


From: Jeanne Bowman [mailto:jeanneb@matrixparents.org]

From: Eric.Lamoureux@oes.ca.gov [mailto:Eric.Lamoureux@oes.ca.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, August 31, 2005 12:37 PM
Subject: Fw: Rescue Line for Victims

State OES has learned that trapped victims on the Gulf Coast are calling family, friends, loved-ones, or anyone they can get a call out to in California asking for someone to rescue them. These requests need to go immediately to the US Coast Guard's Rescue Line at 800-323-7233 and immediate assistance will be sent.

It is a legitimate national 800 number that people can call if they have information about an individual who is trapped in the hurricane area.
Please distribute this information as widely as possible.

Thank you.

Disaster relief info for people with disabilities

http://www.katrinadisability.info/