I just want to share a little story I have about the Red Cross.
In 1985 I lived in the panhandle of Florida. We got clobbered by hurrican Elana. I lived very close to the water and this hurricane moved in fast. There was little time to evacuate. There was no time to protect any material possessions. By the time we were allowed to go back home there were no possessions left to salvage. Water had been waist deep in my house for probably most of the storm. Salt water. Stand up right now and see how much of what you own is below your waist. (assuming you live in a one story dwelling, as we did) Some things could never be replaced...photo albums, high school year books...but the Red Cross was there, they had shelters and hot food for people whose homes had been completely destroyed. They provided vouchers for furniture stores and grocery stores and clothing stores, they provided rent to move for people who were forced to do so. SBA (small businsess administration) and SCORE( service corps of retired exectives) were there to provide low interest loans to people who lost businesses. All organized by the Red Cross.
This is a first class organization. I hope anybody in a position to do so will donate to them.
