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 Senators Announce Assistance for St. Louis Bond-Leahy Add $3 Bil. for Guard Equipment Bond Bill Targets Intelligence Leaks Bond Returns from Korea, India Bond Returns from Middle East Tour |
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September 2, 2005 Bond Comments on Hurricane Katrina "Missourians are no strangers to devastating natural disasters, and our thoughts and prayers are with the victims of Hurricane Katrina. Right now our first priority must be to save lives. Federal, state and local resources have been mobilized to help the thousands suffering in the wake of this disaster. Also, today Congress approved billions in an emergency supplemental to meet immediate needs. "I am proud that Missouri, like our state motto, wasted no time in showing folks that in hard times we pull together, sending volunteers, supplies, and National Guard units to the disaster area. Before the hurricane even hit Missouri's Task Force One, who also answered the call to duty on 9-11, was on the ground in New Orleans with Urban Search and Rescue Teams from across the country. These volunteer teams have been saving lives, some days up to 300 people an hour. Also, earlier this week, I had the honor to team with St. Joe's 139th Airlift Wing and Kansas City's Children's Mercy to bring some of the hurricane's littlest victims to safety. "As when the Tsunami disaster devastated Southeast Asia at the beginning of the year, many Missourians are asking how they can help the victims of this tragedy. If you are interesting in volunteering or contributing, and the need is great, I encourage you to contact your local American Red Cross and Salvation Army or one of the many organizations listed below." Hurricane Katrina Support Information Donate cash to: American Red Cross Operation Blessing America's Second Harvest Donate Cash to and Volunteer with: Adventist Community Services Catholic Charities, USA Christian Disaster Response Christian Reformed World Relief Committee Church World Service Convoy of Hope Lutheran Disaster Response Mennonite Disaster Service Nazarene Disaster Response Presbyterian Disaster Assistance Salvation Army Southern Baptist Convention Disaster Relief United Methodist Committee on Relief For further information: visit the website for the National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster. |
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