A quick roundup.
Instapundit has a good list of possible groups you could contribute to, a list of various sites being used to help people get back together, and other news.
He praises the local mainstream media. On the other hand, I agree with Protein Wisdom:
The media, for all the good it does, is partially to blame for the mess—having sensationalized every storm for the last several years to the point where I’m all but certain that many of the people who stayed in the hardest hit areas simply did not believe media reports suggesting this storm was a really REALLY really big deal.
Rocket Jones's niece lived in a place hit by Katrina, and didn't evacuate. He doesn't know if her or her children are safe or even alive. He does know their house is gone. Send him your prayers.
And, we have no idea if the Louisiana Libertarian is alive.
Stay safe, everyone.
Posted by Owlish at August 31, 2005 12:42 AM | TrackBack