Kelly Brown Disaster Quotations

Members of the community have already contacted the chapter, expressing interest in helping Katrina's victims with donations of food, clothing, etc. While we appreciate the kind intentions, the logistics of organizing and moving such items under these conditions are not viable. The fastest way to help is by making an online contribution to the Disaster Relief Fund at www.redcross.org. You can also help by calling 1-800-HELP-NOW or your local Red Cross chapter,

If you haven't already, now is the time to think about creating a disaster plan and building a kit for your home or business, ... You can learn more about disaster preparedness at www.mohawkvalleyredcross.org.

The Red Cross is launching the largest mobilization of resources in its history for a single natural disaster, ... We're being called upon to provide close to 2,000 Red Cross volunteers from the Northeast Service Area, and we're gearing up locally by doing what we do best -- coming together to respond with compassion to take care of our neighbors.

With fuel prices and the infrastructure, (donating to the Disaster Relief Fund) would be much more efficient.