September 28 , 2005 

Artesia News


USCG Number for Rescue of Hurricane Victims

OES has received calls from relatives of people who are unable to get through to local authorities
-- trapped by flooding in need of rescue. Per the FEMA Warning Center, a special rescue line
has been established. The line is run by the US Coast Guard, who will provide immediate assistance. The USCG number is 800-323-7233.

Please refer persons calling on behalf of trapped friends and relations who need rescue to this line.

Hurricane Relief


Here are some agencies that are active in the Hurricanes Katrina and Rita relief efforts.

American Red Cross

AmeriCares

Brother's Brother Foundation

Bush Clinton Katrina Fund

Christian Relief Fund

Convoy of Hope

Direct Relief International

East Texas Food Bank

FEMA

Feed the Children

Food for the Poor

Houston SPCA

International Medical Corps

International Relief Teams

Mercy Corps

Network for Good

Northwest Medical Teams International

Operation USA

PETsMART Charities

Salvation Army

Samaritan's Purse

USA Freedom Corps

Veterans for Peace

Volunteers of America

World Emergency Relief


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