Hurricane Katrina
The CFIDS Association joins with others worldwide in expressing
heartfelt concern for the physical and emotional welfare of all those affected
by Hurricane Katrina, especially those living along the Gulf Coast who also are
burdened by CFIDS. We’ve listed below some resources for those who wish to offer
or access support for storm victims.
Help with general hurricane relief:
American
Red Cross, Salvation
Army,
Catholic
Charities,
America’s
Second Harvest
Offer or obtain housing for hurricane refugees (include a note specific to
housing those with CFIDS, if you wish):
hurricanehousing.org,
http://www.shareyourhome.org/ and
New
Orleans
’
website
Investigate charities, including relief organizations:
GuideStar,
Better Business Bureau
Get in touch with family
or friends in the affected areas:
National Next of Kin
Registry, Missing
Persons Board,
New Orleans ’ website
Hurricane Katrina Relief Assistance for
People with Disabilities
Tips for coping with the trauma and
stress of Hurricane Katrina, even if you’re not in the immediately affected
area, from the
American
Psychological Association.
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