I posted yesterday on Katrina, when it looked as though New Orleans escaped the worst of the damage that was expected. Mississippi was taking the brunt of it (Here's a link to this morning's AOL News story with lots of pictures).
The story that broke my heart was the man whose wife was swept away by the water, after he struggled to keep hold of her hand. She told him to take care of their kids and grandkids. Last night on Fox News, they talked to him, and I know the pain on his face will be mirrored on countless other faces across the South as Katrina's impact continues.
But the relatively good news about New Orleans was yesterday. This is today (free registration required) and this and this. Mississippi has dozens dead. Alabama has flooding in the coastal area, but no deaths reported so far. And while Katrina has slowed, she hasn't finished with us yet.
Some emergency relief organizations you might want to contribute to:
Salvation Army
International Disaster Emergency Service (IDES)
Red Cross
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