cat_notes: Removed old notes 1/10/10 LTel: Texas Interagency Interfaith Disaster Response e-Buzz 2 August 2007 in this issue :: Federal Disaster Declarations Continue for Texas :: Emergency Financial Assistance Available for Flood Victims :: Ongoing Predictions for the 2007 Hurricane Season :: Two Years Since Hurricane Katrina Wednesday, August 1, 2007, we were reminded that life is fragile. The bridge over the mighty Mississippi River in Minneapolis, Minnesota collapsed. Concrete crumpled like tissue. Cars dove into the muddy water. Lives were lost, and some were miraculously saved. Our thoughts and prayers are with all those who are affected by this tragedy. Federal Disaster Declarations Continue for Texas Bee and Medina Counties Added to List As of July 31, 2007, 2 additional counties were also designated by FEMA. Texas now has some 27 counties that are declared eligible for Individual Assistance. They are: Archer, Bee, Bell, Brown, Burnet, Cherokee, Comanche, Cooke, Coryell, Denton, Eastland, Grayson, Hamilton, Hood, Lampasas, Llano, Medina, Parker, Runnels, Smith, Starr, Tarrant, Travis, Victoria, Webb, Wichita, and Williamson Counties. Some 40 counties are now eligible for Public Assistance; they are: Archer, Baylor, Bosque, Brown, Burnet, Callahan, Coleman, Collin, Comanche, Cooke, Coryell, Denton, Eastland, Erath, Fannin, Grayson, Hamilton, Hunt, Jones, Kaufman, Lamar, Lampasas, Llano, Mason, McCulloch, Menard, Mills, Montague, Parker, Runnels, San Saba, Smith, Starr, Stephens, Tarrant, Victoria, Webb, Wichita, Williamson and Wise Counties. As communities are still being assessed for flood damage, it is likely that more counties will be designated. This summer of rain continues to be unprecedented in the amount of destruction caused in a unique pattern among our towns and neighborhoods. Across the Lone Star state, Long Term Recovery Committees are being formed to help families come to terms with the destruction and to create avenues for them to receive long-term recovery assistance. As theses committees are developed, with the assistance of FEMA, Church World Service, Presbyterian Disaster Assistance, TIDR, the American Red Cross, the Salvation Army, Texas Baptist Men, Food Banks, and many others, there will be opportunities for many of us to volunteer or donate. Please watch for these opportunities in subsequent newsletters. Emergency Financial Assistance Available for Flood Victims Catholic Charities is assisting those who have been affected by the flooding. People who live in Burnet, Bell, Coryell, Lampasas, Travis, and Williamson Counties can contact Catholic Charities representatives for more information. Help is offered to those whose homes have sustained damage from the flooding, and those who are currently out of work because of the flooding. Limited rent/utilities emergency financial assistance is available to families who have been affected by the flooding. Representatives are assigned by county: Bell County Kamau Richard, 512-450-4328 Burnet County Ana Colon, 512-940-4845 Coryell County Toni Donley, 512-450-4324 Lampasas County Kamau Richard, 512-450-4328 Travis County Lesli Tre'gre, 512-450-4327 Williamson County Lesli Tre'gre, 512-450-4327 For general information, please call 1-866-464-9494 or visit the Catholic Charities website at www.ccctx.org. Ongoing Predictions for the 2007 Hurricane Season While we should be thankful that the first two months of hurricane season were uneventful, according to LCRA chief meteorologist Bob Rose, this inactivity is not surprising even for a season forecasted to be much more active than usual. In fact, 95% of major hurricanes and 90% of all hurricanes form after August 1. Among the factors influencing the 2007 hurricane forecast is the developing La Nina phenomenon, the counterpart of El Nino characterized by unusually cold temperatures in the Equatorial Pacific. La Nina causes the sub-tropical jet stream, which would normally serve as a hurricane buffer to the Eastern Seaboard, to recede, leaving the Atlantic and Gulf states more vulnerable. When one looks at tropical disturbances that occurred in years similar in condition to 2007, one can make predictions for the rest of the storm season. According to Mr. Rose, a hit on the Texas coast this year is likely. Are you prepared to respond if a hurricane strikes? Two Years Since Hurricane Katrina August 29th will mark the two year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. Two years seems like a long time, and for survivors it has been two long and difficult years. The years have been filled with successes and setbacks, excitement about new life events and sadness over all that was lost. How do you measure a disaster that still leaves New Orleans struggling to rebuild? How do you measure the scars left from those early days of rescue and confusion, of being placed on airplanes and separated from family members, and landing in a new city that is now called home? Katrina survivors in our communities are truly now our neighbors. They have grocery stores and doctors and places to worship; they are our friends. And like every other population, some have had successes and some are wondering if the pieces of their life will ever "come together." Where do we go from here? I think one important piece is that we don't forget a disaster that has forever changed us. We also must continue to find resources for families whose needs are great even as they transition into local social services. And we must celebrate the wonderful and incredible gifts that these individuals have shared with us. TIDR is putting together more information for a special Katrina Edition of the eBuzz Newsletter. Please watch for that newsletter later this month. To donate, please mail checks to: TIDR 5207 Airport Blvd. Austin, TX 78751 Texas Interagency Interfaith Disaster Response ~an inclusive community collaboration~ 5207 Airport Blvd. Austin, TX 78751 www.tidr.org 512.458.8848 ---------------------------------------------------- Last Updated: September 15, 2008 12:43 PM CST We knew this would be a massive storm. Today and over the next few days we will learn of the destruction caused and find more and more ways to respond. Please keep evacuees and the many communities affected across our great state--in your prayers. And let's all stay in touch so that by working together we can coordinate the many gifts and resources that will be needed. I thank the many of you who have helped evacuees, our guests, in some very creative ways! Keep the creativity flowing. We are currently collecting funds to meet the varied unmet needs of evacuees, which can range from gas cards to personal items. These funds will go to helping disaster survivors in the Austin area. To make a donation, please go to the Donate section on our website. Amy BeVille Elder seems to be an organizer with this group. She's the one sending out the emails/newsletters and was right on top of getting info out about the California Wildfires (2007). She's on the NVOAD lists. -> Removed old needs/notes 1/10/10 LTel: N Donations * (ANY/ALL Types) Very Urgent Urgent Not Urgent Average No Yes N Donations, Financial Donations Very Urgent Urgent Not Urgent Average No Yes N Gift Cards * (ANY/ALL Types) Very Urgent Urgent Not Urgent Average No Yes N Gift Cards - Gas Cards (ie. Mobil, Texaco, Union 76, etc Texas Interagency Interfaith Disaster Response e-Buzz 2 August 2007 in this issue :: Federal Disaster Declarations Continue for Texas :: Emergency Financial Assistance Available for Flood Victims :: Ongoing Predictions for the 2007 Hurricane Season :: Two Years Since Hurricane Katrina Wednesday, August 1, 2007, we were reminded that life is fragile. The bridge over the mighty Mississippi River in Minneapolis, Minnesota collapsed. Concrete crumpled like tissue. Cars dove into the muddy water. Lives were lost, and some were miraculously saved. Our thoughts and prayers are with all those who are affected by this tragedy. Federal Disaster Declarations Continue for Texas Bee and Medina Counties Added to List As of July 31, 2007, 2 additional counties were also designated by FEMA. Texas now has some 27 counties that are declared eligible for Individual Assistance. They are: Archer, Bee, Bell, Brown, Burnet, Cherokee, Comanche, Cooke, Coryell, Denton, Eastland, Grayson, Hamilton, Hood, Lampasas, Llano, Medina, Parker, Runnels, Smith, Starr, Tarrant, Travis, Victoria, Webb, Wichita, and Williamson Counties. Some 40 counties are now eligible for Public Assistance; they are: Archer, Baylor, Bosque, Brown, Burnet, Callahan, Coleman, Collin, Comanche, Cooke, Coryell, Denton, Eastland, Erath, Fannin, Grayson, Hamilton, Hunt, Jones, Kaufman, Lamar, Lampasas, Llano, Mason, McCulloch, Menard, Mills, Montague, Parker, Runnels, San Saba, Smith, Starr, Stephens, Tarrant, Victoria, Webb, Wichita, Williamson and Wise Counties. As communities are still being assessed for flood damage, it is likely that more counties will be designated. This summer of rain continues to be unprecedented in the amount of destruction caused in a unique pattern among our towns and neighborhoods. Across the Lone Star state, Long Term Recovery Committees are being formed to help families come to terms with the destruction and to create avenues for them to receive long-term recovery assistance. As theses committees are developed, with the assistance of FEMA, Church World Service, Presbyterian Disaster Assistance, TIDR, the American Red Cross, the Salvation Army, Texas Baptist Men, Food Banks, and many others, there will be opportunities for many of us to volunteer or donate. Please watch for these opportunities in subsequent newsletters. Emergency Financial Assistance Available for Flood Victims Catholic Charities is assisting those who have been affected by the flooding. People who live in Burnet, Bell, Coryell, Lampasas, Travis, and Williamson Counties can contact Catholic Charities representatives for more information. Help is offered to those whose homes have sustained damage from the flooding, and those who are currently out of work because of the flooding. Limited rent/utilities emergency financial assistance is available to families who have been affected by the flooding. Representatives are assigned by county: Bell County Kamau Richard, 512-450-4328 Burnet County Ana Colon, 512-940-4845 Coryell County Toni Donley, 512-450-4324 Lampasas County Kamau Richard, 512-450-4328 Travis County Lesli Tre'gre, 512-450-4327 Williamson County Lesli Tre'gre, 512-450-4327 For general information, please call 1-866-464-9494 or visit the Catholic Charities website at www.ccctx.org. Ongoing Predictions for the 2007 Hurricane Season While we should be thankful that the first two months of hurricane season were uneventful, according to LCRA chief meteorologist Bob Rose, this inactivity is not surprising even for a season forecasted to be much more active than usual. In fact, 95% of major hurricanes and 90% of all hurricanes form after August 1. Among the factors influencing the 2007 hurricane forecast is the developing La Nina phenomenon, the counterpart of El Nino characterized by unusually cold temperatures in the Equatorial Pacific. La Nina causes the sub-tropical jet stream, which would normally serve as a hurricane buffer to the Eastern Seaboard, to recede, leaving the Atlantic and Gulf states more vulnerable. When one looks at tropical disturbances that occurred in years similar in condition to 2007, one can make predictions for the rest of the storm season. According to Mr. Rose, a hit on the Texas coast this year is likely. Are you prepared to respond if a hurricane strikes? Two Years Since Hurricane Katrina August 29th will mark the two year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. Two years seems like a long time, and for survivors it has been two long and difficult years. The years have been filled with successes and setbacks, excitement about new life events and sadness over all that was lost. How do you measure a disaster that still leaves New Orleans struggling to rebuild? How do you measure the scars left from those early days of rescue and confusion, of being placed on airplanes and separated from family members, and landing in a new city that is now called home? Katrina survivors in our communities are truly now our neighbors. They have grocery stores and doctors and places to worship; they are our friends. And like every other population, some have had successes and some are wondering if the pieces of their life will ever "come together." Where do we go from here? I think one important piece is that we don't forget a disaster that has forever changed us. We also must continue to find resources for families whose needs are great even as they transition into local social services. And we must celebrate the wonderful and incredible gifts that these individuals have shared with us. TIDR is putting together more information for a special Katrina Edition of the eBuzz Newsletter. Please watch for that newsletter later this month. To donate, please mail checks to: TIDR 5207 Airport Blvd. Austin, TX 78751 Texas Interagency Interfaith Disaster Response ~an inclusive community collaboration~ 5207 Airport Blvd. Austin, TX 78751 www.tidr.org 512.458.8848 ---------------------------------------------------- Last Updated: September 15, 2008 12:43 PM CST We knew this would be a massive storm. Today and over the next few days we will learn of the destruction caused and find more and more ways to respond. Please keep evacuees and the many communities affected across our great state--in your prayers. And let's all stay in touch so that by working together we can coordinate the many gifts and resources that will be needed. I thank the many of you who have helped evacuees, our guests, in some very creative ways! Keep the creativity flowing. We are currently collecting funds to meet the varied unmet needs of evacuees, which can range from gas cards to personal items. These funds will go to helping disaster survivors in the Austin area. To make a donation, please go to the Donate section on our website. Amy BeVille Elder seems to be an organizer with this group. She's the one sending out the emails/newsletters and was right on top of getting info out about the California Wildfires (2007). She's on the NVOAD lists.

mission: Last Updated: September 15, 2008 12:43 PM CST We knew this would be a massive storm. Today and over the next few days we will learn of the destruction caused and find more and more ways to respond. Please keep evacuees and the many communities affected across our great state--in your prayers. And let's all stay in touch so that by working together we can coordinate the many gifts and resources that will be needed. I thank the many of you who have helped evacuees, our guests, in some very creative ways! Keep the creativity flowing. We are currently collecting funds to meet the varied unmet needs of evacuees, which can range from gas cards to personal items. These funds will go to helping disaster survivors in the Austin area. To make a donation, please go to the Donate section on our website. ->
cat_notes: Removed old notes 1/10/10 LTel: Texas Interagency Interfaith Disaster Response e-Buzz 2 August 2007 in this issue :: Federal Disaster Declarations Continue for Texas :: Emergency Financial Assistance Available for Flood Victims :: Ongoing Predictions for the 2007 Hurricane Season :: Two Years Since Hurricane Katrina Wednesday, August 1, 2007, we were reminded that life is fragile. The bridge over the mighty Mississippi River in Minneapolis, Minnesota collapsed. Concrete crumpled like tissue. Cars dove into the muddy water. Lives were lost, and some were miraculously saved. Our thoughts and prayers are with all those who are affected by this tragedy. Federal Disaster Declarations Continue for Texas Bee and Medina Counties Added to List As of July 31, 2007, 2 additional counties were also designated by FEMA. Texas now has some 27 counties that are declared eligible for Individual Assistance. They are: Archer, Bee, Bell, Brown, Burnet, Cherokee, Comanche, Cooke, Coryell, Denton, Eastland, Grayson, Hamilton, Hood, Lampasas, Llano, Medina, Parker, Runnels, Smith, Starr, Tarrant, Travis, Victoria, Webb, Wichita, and Williamson Counties. Some 40 counties are now eligible for Public Assistance; they are: Archer, Baylor, Bosque, Brown, Burnet, Callahan, Coleman, Collin, Comanche, Cooke, Coryell, Denton, Eastland, Erath, Fannin, Grayson, Hamilton, Hunt, Jones, Kaufman, Lamar, Lampasas, Llano, Mason, McCulloch, Menard, Mills, Montague, Parker, Runnels, San Saba, Smith, Starr, Stephens, Tarrant, Victoria, Webb, Wichita, Williamson and Wise Counties. As communities are still being assessed for flood damage, it is likely that more counties will be designated. This summer of rain continues to be unprecedented in the amount of destruction caused in a unique pattern among our towns and neighborhoods. Across the Lone Star state, Long Term Recovery Committees are being formed to help families come to terms with the destruction and to create avenues for them to receive long-term recovery assistance. As theses committees are developed, with the assistance of FEMA, Church World Service, Presbyterian Disaster Assistance, TIDR, the American Red Cross, the Salvation Army, Texas Baptist Men, Food Banks, and many others, there will be opportunities for many of us to volunteer or donate. Please watch for these opportunities in subsequent newsletters. Emergency Financial Assistance Available for Flood Victims Catholic Charities is assisting those who have been affected by the flooding. People who live in Burnet, Bell, Coryell, Lampasas, Travis, and Williamson Counties can contact Catholic Charities representatives for more information. Help is offered to those whose homes have sustained damage from the flooding, and those who are currently out of work because of the flooding. Limited rent/utilities emergency financial assistance is available to families who have been affected by the flooding. Representatives are assigned by county: Bell County Kamau Richard, 512-450-4328 Burnet County Ana Colon, 512-940-4845 Coryell County Toni Donley, 512-450-4324 Lampasas County Kamau Richard, 512-450-4328 Travis County Lesli Tre'gre, 512-450-4327 Williamson County Lesli Tre'gre, 512-450-4327 For general information, please call 1-866-464-9494 or visit the Catholic Charities website at www.ccctx.org. Ongoing Predictions for the 2007 Hurricane Season While we should be thankful that the first two months of hurricane season were uneventful, according to LCRA chief meteorologist Bob Rose, this inactivity is not surprising even for a season forecasted to be much more active than usual. In fact, 95% of major hurricanes and 90% of all hurricanes form after August 1. Among the factors influencing the 2007 hurricane forecast is the developing La Nina phenomenon, the counterpart of El Nino characterized by unusually cold temperatures in the Equatorial Pacific. La Nina causes the sub-tropical jet stream, which would normally serve as a hurricane buffer to the Eastern Seaboard, to recede, leaving the Atlantic and Gulf states more vulnerable. When one looks at tropical disturbances that occurred in years similar in condition to 2007, one can make predictions for the rest of the storm season. According to Mr. Rose, a hit on the Texas coast this year is likely. Are you prepared to respond if a hurricane strikes? Two Years Since Hurricane Katrina August 29th will mark the two year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. Two years seems like a long time, and for survivors it has been two long and difficult years. The years have been filled with successes and setbacks, excitement about new life events and sadness over all that was lost. How do you measure a disaster that still leaves New Orleans struggling to rebuild? How do you measure the scars left from those early days of rescue and confusion, of being placed on airplanes and separated from family members, and landing in a new city that is now called home? Katrina survivors in our communities are truly now our neighbors. They have grocery stores and doctors and places to worship; they are our friends. And like every other population, some have had successes and some are wondering if the pieces of their life will ever "come together." Where do we go from here? I think one important piece is that we don't forget a disaster that has forever changed us. We also must continue to find resources for families whose needs are great even as they transition into local social services. And we must celebrate the wonderful and incredible gifts that these individuals have shared with us. TIDR is putting together more information for a special Katrina Edition of the eBuzz Newsletter. Please watch for that newsletter later this month. To donate, please mail checks to: TIDR 5207 Airport Blvd. Austin, TX 78751 Texas Interagency Interfaith Disaster Response ~an inclusive community collaboration~ 5207 Airport Blvd. Austin, TX 78751 www.tidr.org 512.458.8848 ---------------------------------------------------- Amy BeVille Elder seems to be an organizer with this group. She's the one sending out the emails/newsletters and was right on top of getting info out about the California Wildfires (2007). She's on the NVOAD lists. -> Removed old notes 1/10/10 LTel: Texas Interagency Interfaith Disaster Response e-Buzz 2 August 2007 in this issue :: Federal Disaster Declarations Continue for Texas :: Emergency Financial Assistance Available for Flood Victims :: Ongoing Predictions for the 2007 Hurricane Season :: Two Years Since Hurricane Katrina Wednesday, August 1, 2007, we were reminded that life is fragile. The bridge over the mighty Mississippi River in Minneapolis, Minnesota collapsed. Concrete crumpled like tissue. Cars dove into the muddy water. Lives were lost, and some were miraculously saved. Our thoughts and prayers are with all those who are affected by this tragedy. Federal Disaster Declarations Continue for Texas Bee and Medina Counties Added to List As of July 31, 2007, 2 additional counties were also designated by FEMA. Texas now has some 27 counties that are declared eligible for Individual Assistance. They are: Archer, Bee, Bell, Brown, Burnet, Cherokee, Comanche, Cooke, Coryell, Denton, Eastland, Grayson, Hamilton, Hood, Lampasas, Llano, Medina, Parker, Runnels, Smith, Starr, Tarrant, Travis, Victoria, Webb, Wichita, and Williamson Counties. Some 40 counties are now eligible for Public Assistance; they are: Archer, Baylor, Bosque, Brown, Burnet, Callahan, Coleman, Collin, Comanche, Cooke, Coryell, Denton, Eastland, Erath, Fannin, Grayson, Hamilton, Hunt, Jones, Kaufman, Lamar, Lampasas, Llano, Mason, McCulloch, Menard, Mills, Montague, Parker, Runnels, San Saba, Smith, Starr, Stephens, Tarrant, Victoria, Webb, Wichita, Williamson and Wise Counties. As communities are still being assessed for flood damage, it is likely that more counties will be designated. This summer of rain continues to be unprecedented in the amount of destruction caused in a unique pattern among our towns and neighborhoods. Across the Lone Star state, Long Term Recovery Committees are being formed to help families come to terms with the destruction and to create avenues for them to receive long-term recovery assistance. As theses committees are developed, with the assistance of FEMA, Church World Service, Presbyterian Disaster Assistance, TIDR, the American Red Cross, the Salvation Army, Texas Baptist Men, Food Banks, and many others, there will be opportunities for many of us to volunteer or donate. Please watch for these opportunities in subsequent newsletters. Emergency Financial Assistance Available for Flood Victims Catholic Charities is assisting those who have been affected by the flooding. People who live in Burnet, Bell, Coryell, Lampasas, Travis, and Williamson Counties can contact Catholic Charities representatives for more information. Help is offered to those whose homes have sustained damage from the flooding, and those who are currently out of work because of the flooding. Limited rent/utilities emergency financial assistance is available to families who have been affected by the flooding. Representatives are assigned by county: Bell County Kamau Richard, 512-450-4328 Burnet County Ana Colon, 512-940-4845 Coryell County Toni Donley, 512-450-4324 Lampasas County Kamau Richard, 512-450-4328 Travis County Lesli Tre'gre, 512-450-4327 Williamson County Lesli Tre'gre, 512-450-4327 For general information, please call 1-866-464-9494 or visit the Catholic Charities website at www.ccctx.org. Ongoing Predictions for the 2007 Hurricane Season While we should be thankful that the first two months of hurricane season were uneventful, according to LCRA chief meteorologist Bob Rose, this inactivity is not surprising even for a season forecasted to be much more active than usual. In fact, 95% of major hurricanes and 90% of all hurricanes form after August 1. Among the factors influencing the 2007 hurricane forecast is the developing La Nina phenomenon, the counterpart of El Nino characterized by unusually cold temperatures in the Equatorial Pacific. La Nina causes the sub-tropical jet stream, which would normally serve as a hurricane buffer to the Eastern Seaboard, to recede, leaving the Atlantic and Gulf states more vulnerable. When one looks at tropical disturbances that occurred in years similar in condition to 2007, one can make predictions for the rest of the storm season. According to Mr. Rose, a hit on the Texas coast this year is likely. Are you prepared to respond if a hurricane strikes? Two Years Since Hurricane Katrina August 29th will mark the two year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. Two years seems like a long time, and for survivors it has been two long and difficult years. The years have been filled with successes and setbacks, excitement about new life events and sadness over all that was lost. How do you measure a disaster that still leaves New Orleans struggling to rebuild? How do you measure the scars left from those early days of rescue and confusion, of being placed on airplanes and separated from family members, and landing in a new city that is now called home? Katrina survivors in our communities are truly now our neighbors. They have grocery stores and doctors and places to worship; they are our friends. And like every other population, some have had successes and some are wondering if the pieces of their life will ever "come together." Where do we go from here? I think one important piece is that we don't forget a disaster that has forever changed us. We also must continue to find resources for families whose needs are great even as they transition into local social services. And we must celebrate the wonderful and incredible gifts that these individuals have shared with us. TIDR is putting together more information for a special Katrina Edition of the eBuzz Newsletter. Please watch for that newsletter later this month. To donate, please mail checks to: TIDR 5207 Airport Blvd. Austin, TX 78751 Texas Interagency Interfaith Disaster Response ~an inclusive community collaboration~ 5207 Airport Blvd. Austin, TX 78751 www.tidr.org 512.458.8848 ---------------------------------------------------- Last Updated: September 15, 2008 12:43 PM CST We knew this would be a massive storm. Today and over the next few days we will learn of the destruction caused and find more and more ways to respond. Please keep evacuees and the many communities affected across our great state--in your prayers. And let's all stay in touch so that by working together we can coordinate the many gifts and resources that will be needed. I thank the many of you who have helped evacuees, our guests, in some very creative ways! Keep the creativity flowing. We are currently collecting funds to meet the varied unmet needs of evacuees, which can range from gas cards to personal items. These funds will go to helping disaster survivors in the Austin area. To make a donation, please go to the Donate section on our website. Amy BeVille Elder seems to be an organizer with this group. She's the one sending out the emails/newsletters and was right on top of getting info out about the California Wildfires (2007). She's on the NVOAD lists.

notes: Texas Interagency Interfaith Disaster Response e-Buzz 2 August 2007 in this issue :: Federal Disaster Declarations Continue for Texas :: Emergency Financial Assistance Available for Flood Victims :: Ongoing Predictions for the 2007 Hurricane Season :: Two Years Since Hurricane Katrina Wednesday, August 1, 2007, we were reminded that life is fragile. The bridge over the mighty Mississippi River in Minneapolis, Minnesota collapsed. Concrete crumpled like tissue. Cars dove into the muddy water. Lives were lost, and some were miraculously saved. Our thoughts and prayers are with all those who are affected by this tragedy. Federal Disaster Declarations Continue for Texas Bee and Medina Counties Added to List As of July 31, 2007, 2 additional counties were also designated by FEMA. Texas now has some 27 counties that are declared eligible for Individual Assistance. They are: Archer, Bee, Bell, Brown, Burnet, Cherokee, Comanche, Cooke, Coryell, Denton, Eastland, Grayson, Hamilton, Hood, Lampasas, Llano, Medina, Parker, Runnels, Smith, Starr, Tarrant, Travis, Victoria, Webb, Wichita, and Williamson Counties. Some 40 counties are now eligible for Public Assistance; they are: Archer, Baylor, Bosque, Brown, Burnet, Callahan, Coleman, Collin, Comanche, Cooke, Coryell, Denton, Eastland, Erath, Fannin, Grayson, Hamilton, Hunt, Jones, Kaufman, Lamar, Lampasas, Llano, Mason, McCulloch, Menard, Mills, Montague, Parker, Runnels, San Saba, Smith, Starr, Stephens, Tarrant, Victoria, Webb, Wichita, Williamson and Wise Counties. As communities are still being assessed for flood damage, it is likely that more counties will be designated. This summer of rain continues to be unprecedented in the amount of destruction caused in a unique pattern among our towns and neighborhoods. Across the Lone Star state, Long Term Recovery Committees are being formed to help families come to terms with the destruction and to create avenues for them to receive long-term recovery assistance. As theses committees are developed, with the assistance of FEMA, Church World Service, Presbyterian Disaster Assistance, TIDR, the American Red Cross, the Salvation Army, Texas Baptist Men, Food Banks, and many others, there will be opportunities for many of us to volunteer or donate. Please watch for these opportunities in subsequent newsletters. Emergency Financial Assistance Available for Flood Victims Catholic Charities is assisting those who have been affected by the flooding. People who live in Burnet, Bell, Coryell, Lampasas, Travis, and Williamson Counties can contact Catholic Charities representatives for more information. Help is offered to those whose homes have sustained damage from the flooding, and those who are currently out of work because of the flooding. Limited rent/utilities emergency financial assistance is available to families who have been affected by the flooding. Representatives are assigned by county: Bell County Kamau Richard, 512-450-4328 Burnet County Ana Colon, 512-940-4845 Coryell County Toni Donley, 512-450-4324 Lampasas County Kamau Richard, 512-450-4328 Travis County Lesli Tre'gre, 512-450-4327 Williamson County Lesli Tre'gre, 512-450-4327 For general information, please call 1-866-464-9494 or visit the Catholic Charities website at www.ccctx.org. Ongoing Predictions for the 2007 Hurricane Season While we should be thankful that the first two months of hurricane season were uneventful, according to LCRA chief meteorologist Bob Rose, this inactivity is not surprising even for a season forecasted to be much more active than usual. In fact, 95% of major hurricanes and 90% of all hurricanes form after August 1. Among the factors influencing the 2007 hurricane forecast is the developing La Nina phenomenon, the counterpart of El Nino characterized by unusually cold temperatures in the Equatorial Pacific. La Nina causes the sub-tropical jet stream, which would normally serve as a hurricane buffer to the Eastern Seaboard, to recede, leaving the Atlantic and Gulf states more vulnerable. When one looks at tropical disturbances that occurred in years similar in condition to 2007, one can make predictions for the rest of the storm season. According to Mr. Rose, a hit on the Texas coast this year is likely. Are you prepared to respond if a hurricane strikes? Two Years Since Hurricane Katrina August 29th will mark the two year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. Two years seems like a long time, and for survivors it has been two long and difficult years. The years have been filled with successes and setbacks, excitement about new life events and sadness over all that was lost. How do you measure a disaster that still leaves New Orleans struggling to rebuild? How do you measure the scars left from those early days of rescue and confusion, of being placed on airplanes and separated from family members, and landing in a new city that is now called home? Katrina survivors in our communities are truly now our neighbors. They have grocery stores and doctors and places to worship; they are our friends. And like every other population, some have had successes and some are wondering if the pieces of their life will ever "come together." Where do we go from here? I think one important piece is that we don't forget a disaster that has forever changed us. We also must continue to find resources for families whose needs are great even as they transition into local social services. And we must celebrate the wonderful and incredible gifts that these individuals have shared with us. TIDR is putting together more information for a special Katrina Edition of the eBuzz Newsletter. Please watch for that newsletter later this month. To donate, please mail checks to: TIDR 5207 Airport Blvd. Austin, TX 78751 Texas Interagency Interfaith Disaster Response ~an inclusive community collaboration~ 5207 Airport Blvd. Austin, TX 78751 www.tidr.org 512.458.8848 -> FROM THE WEBSITE: Texas Interfaith Disaster Response seeks to coordinate emergency and long-term recovery efforts among a variety of faith-based organizations, government agencies, and private businesses. The group meets weekly and involves numerous agencies from across the city, facilitating communication, information exchange, and helping to avoid duplication of services. Their Communication Center serves as a vital link between evacuees and community agencies working to assist them. In addition, the Communication Center has trained and mobilized 250 volunteer chaplains to provide emotional and spiritual care to evacuee families.
website: http://www.tidr.org/ -> http://www.urbanministry.org/wiki/texas-interfaith-disaster-response
cat_notes: Amy BeVille Elder seems to be an organizer with this group. She's the one sending out the emails/newsletters and was right on top of getting info out about the California Wildfires (2007). She's on the NVOAD lists. -> Removed old notes 1/10/10 LTel: Texas Interagency Interfaith Disaster Response e-Buzz 2 August 2007 in this issue :: Federal Disaster Declarations Continue for Texas :: Emergency Financial Assistance Available for Flood Victims :: Ongoing Predictions for the 2007 Hurricane Season :: Two Years Since Hurricane Katrina Wednesday, August 1, 2007, we were reminded that life is fragile. The bridge over the mighty Mississippi River in Minneapolis, Minnesota collapsed. Concrete crumpled like tissue. Cars dove into the muddy water. Lives were lost, and some were miraculously saved. Our thoughts and prayers are with all those who are affected by this tragedy. Federal Disaster Declarations Continue for Texas Bee and Medina Counties Added to List As of July 31, 2007, 2 additional counties were also designated by FEMA. Texas now has some 27 counties that are declared eligible for Individual Assistance. They are: Archer, Bee, Bell, Brown, Burnet, Cherokee, Comanche, Cooke, Coryell, Denton, Eastland, Grayson, Hamilton, Hood, Lampasas, Llano, Medina, Parker, Runnels, Smith, Starr, Tarrant, Travis, Victoria, Webb, Wichita, and Williamson Counties. Some 40 counties are now eligible for Public Assistance; they are: Archer, Baylor, Bosque, Brown, Burnet, Callahan, Coleman, Collin, Comanche, Cooke, Coryell, Denton, Eastland, Erath, Fannin, Grayson, Hamilton, Hunt, Jones, Kaufman, Lamar, Lampasas, Llano, Mason, McCulloch, Menard, Mills, Montague, Parker, Runnels, San Saba, Smith, Starr, Stephens, Tarrant, Victoria, Webb, Wichita, Williamson and Wise Counties. As communities are still being assessed for flood damage, it is likely that more counties will be designated. This summer of rain continues to be unprecedented in the amount of destruction caused in a unique pattern among our towns and neighborhoods. Across the Lone Star state, Long Term Recovery Committees are being formed to help families come to terms with the destruction and to create avenues for them to receive long-term recovery assistance. As theses committees are developed, with the assistance of FEMA, Church World Service, Presbyterian Disaster Assistance, TIDR, the American Red Cross, the Salvation Army, Texas Baptist Men, Food Banks, and many others, there will be opportunities for many of us to volunteer or donate. Please watch for these opportunities in subsequent newsletters. Emergency Financial Assistance Available for Flood Victims Catholic Charities is assisting those who have been affected by the flooding. People who live in Burnet, Bell, Coryell, Lampasas, Travis, and Williamson Counties can contact Catholic Charities representatives for more information. Help is offered to those whose homes have sustained damage from the flooding, and those who are currently out of work because of the flooding. Limited rent/utilities emergency financial assistance is available to families who have been affected by the flooding. Representatives are assigned by county: Bell County Kamau Richard, 512-450-4328 Burnet County Ana Colon, 512-940-4845 Coryell County Toni Donley, 512-450-4324 Lampasas County Kamau Richard, 512-450-4328 Travis County Lesli Tre'gre, 512-450-4327 Williamson County Lesli Tre'gre, 512-450-4327 For general information, please call 1-866-464-9494 or visit the Catholic Charities website at www.ccctx.org. Ongoing Predictions for the 2007 Hurricane Season While we should be thankful that the first two months of hurricane season were uneventful, according to LCRA chief meteorologist Bob Rose, this inactivity is not surprising even for a season forecasted to be much more active than usual. In fact, 95% of major hurricanes and 90% of all hurricanes form after August 1. Among the factors influencing the 2007 hurricane forecast is the developing La Nina phenomenon, the counterpart of El Nino characterized by unusually cold temperatures in the Equatorial Pacific. La Nina causes the sub-tropical jet stream, which would normally serve as a hurricane buffer to the Eastern Seaboard, to recede, leaving the Atlantic and Gulf states more vulnerable. When one looks at tropical disturbances that occurred in years similar in condition to 2007, one can make predictions for the rest of the storm season. According to Mr. Rose, a hit on the Texas coast this year is likely. Are you prepared to respond if a hurricane strikes? Two Years Since Hurricane Katrina August 29th will mark the two year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. Two years seems like a long time, and for survivors it has been two long and difficult years. The years have been filled with successes and setbacks, excitement about new life events and sadness over all that was lost. How do you measure a disaster that still leaves New Orleans struggling to rebuild? How do you measure the scars left from those early days of rescue and confusion, of being placed on airplanes and separated from family members, and landing in a new city that is now called home? Katrina survivors in our communities are truly now our neighbors. They have grocery stores and doctors and places to worship; they are our friends. And like every other population, some have had successes and some are wondering if the pieces of their life will ever "come together." Where do we go from here? I think one important piece is that we don't forget a disaster that has forever changed us. We also must continue to find resources for families whose needs are great even as they transition into local social services. And we must celebrate the wonderful and incredible gifts that these individuals have shared with us. TIDR is putting together more information for a special Katrina Edition of the eBuzz Newsletter. Please watch for that newsletter later this month. To donate, please mail checks to: TIDR 5207 Airport Blvd. Austin, TX 78751 Texas Interagency Interfaith Disaster Response ~an inclusive community collaboration~ 5207 Airport Blvd. Austin, TX 78751 www.tidr.org 512.458.8848 ---------------------------------------------------- Amy BeVille Elder seems to be an organizer with this group. She's the one sending out the emails/newsletters and was right on top of getting info out about the California Wildfires (2007). She's on the NVOAD lists.

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notes: Texas Interagency Interfaith Disaster Response e-Buzz 2 August 2007 in this issue :: Federal Disaster Declarations Continue for Texas :: Emergency Financial Assistance Available for Flood Victims :: Ongoing Predictions for the 2007 Hurricane Season :: Two Years Since Hurricane Katrina Wednesday, August 1, 2007, we were reminded that life is fragile. The bridge over the mighty Mississippi River in Minneapolis, Minnesota collapsed. Concrete crumpled like tissue. Cars dove into the muddy water. Lives were lost, and some were miraculously saved. Our thoughts and prayers are with all those who are affected by this tragedy. Federal Disaster Declarations Continue for Texas Bee and Medina Counties Added to List As of July 31, 2007, 2 additional counties were also designated by FEMA. Texas now has some 27 counties that are declared eligible for Individual Assistance. They are: Archer, Bee, Bell, Brown, Burnet, Cherokee, Comanche, Cooke, Coryell, Denton, Eastland, Grayson, Hamilton, Hood, Lampasas, Llano, Medina, Parker, Runnels, Smith, Starr, Tarrant, Travis, Victoria, Webb, Wichita, and Williamson Counties. Some 40 counties are now eligible for Public Assistance; they are: Archer, Baylor, Bosque, Brown, Burnet, Callahan, Coleman, Collin, Comanche, Cooke, Coryell, Denton, Eastland, Erath, Fannin, Grayson, Hamilton, Hunt, Jones, Kaufman, Lamar, Lampasas, Llano, Mason, McCulloch, Menard, Mills, Montague, Parker, Runnels, San Saba, Smith, Starr, Stephens, Tarrant, Victoria, Webb, Wichita, Williamson and Wise Counties. As communities are still being assessed for flood damage, it is likely that more counties will be designated. This summer of rain continues to be unprecedented in the amount of destruction caused in a unique pattern among our towns and neighborhoods. Across the Lone Star state, Long Term Recovery Committees are being formed to help families come to terms with the destruction and to create avenues for them to receive long-term recovery assistance. As theses committees are developed, with the assistance of FEMA, Church World Service, Presbyterian Disaster Assistance, TIDR, the American Red Cross, the Salvation Army, Texas Baptist Men, Food Banks, and many others, there will be opportunities for many of us to volunteer or donate. Please watch for these opportunities in subsequent newsletters. Emergency Financial Assistance Available for Flood Victims Catholic Charities is assisting those who have been affected by the flooding. People who live in Burnet, Bell, Coryell, Lampasas, Travis, and Williamson Counties can contact Catholic Charities representatives for more information. Help is offered to those whose homes have sustained damage from the flooding, and those who are currently out of work because of the flooding. Limited rent/utilities emergency financial assistance is available to families who have been affected by the flooding. Representatives are assigned by county: Bell County Kamau Richard, 512-450-4328 Burnet County Ana Colon, 512-940-4845 Coryell County Toni Donley, 512-450-4324 Lampasas County Kamau Richard, 512-450-4328 Travis County Lesli Tre'gre, 512-450-4327 Williamson County Lesli Tre'gre, 512-450-4327 For general information, please call 1-866-464-9494 or visit the Catholic Charities website at www.ccctx.org. Ongoing Predictions for the 2007 Hurricane Season While we should be thankful that the first two months of hurricane season were uneventful, according to LCRA chief meteorologist Bob Rose, this inactivity is not surprising even for a season forecasted to be much more active than usual. In fact, 95% of major hurricanes and 90% of all hurricanes form after August 1. Among the factors influencing the 2007 hurricane forecast is the developing La Nina phenomenon, the counterpart of El Nino characterized by unusually cold temperatures in the Equatorial Pacific. La Nina causes the sub-tropical jet stream, which would normally serve as a hurricane buffer to the Eastern Seaboard, to recede, leaving the Atlantic and Gulf states more vulnerable. When one looks at tropical disturbances that occurred in years similar in condition to 2007, one can make predictions for the rest of the storm season. According to Mr. Rose, a hit on the Texas coast this year is likely. Are you prepared to respond if a hurricane strikes? Two Years Since Hurricane Katrina August 29th will mark the two year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. Two years seems like a long time, and for survivors it has been two long and difficult years. The years have been filled with successes and setbacks, excitement about new life events and sadness over all that was lost. How do you measure a disaster that still leaves New Orleans struggling to rebuild? How do you measure the scars left from those early days of rescue and confusion, of being placed on airplanes and separated from family members, and landing in a new city that is now called home? Katrina survivors in our communities are truly now our neighbors. They have grocery stores and doctors and places to worship; they are our friends. And like every other population, some have had successes and some are wondering if the pieces of their life will ever "come together." Where do we go from here? I think one important piece is that we don't forget a disaster that has forever changed us. We also must continue to find resources for families whose needs are great even as they transition into local social services. And we must celebrate the wonderful and incredible gifts that these individuals have shared with us. TIDR is putting together more information for a special Katrina Edition of the eBuzz Newsletter. Please watch for that newsletter later this month. To donate, please mail checks to: TIDR 5207 Airport Blvd. Austin, TX 78751 Texas Interagency Interfaith Disaster Response ~an inclusive community collaboration~ 5207 Airport Blvd. Austin, TX 78751 www.tidr.org 512.458.8848 -> Texas Interagency Interfaith Disaster Response e-Buzz 2 August 2007 in this issue :: Federal Disaster Declarations Continue for Texas :: Emergency Financial Assistance Available for Flood Victims :: Ongoing Predictions for the 2007 Hurricane Season :: Two Years Since Hurricane Katrina Wednesday, August 1, 2007, we were reminded that life is fragile. The bridge over the mighty Mississippi River in Minneapolis, Minnesota collapsed. Concrete crumpled like tissue. Cars dove into the muddy water. Lives were lost, and some were miraculously saved. Our thoughts and prayers are with all those who are affected by this tragedy. Federal Disaster Declarations Continue for Texas Bee and Medina Counties Added to List As of July 31, 2007, 2 additional counties were also designated by FEMA. Texas now has some 27 counties that are declared eligible for Individual Assistance. They are: Archer, Bee, Bell, Brown, Burnet, Cherokee, Comanche, Cooke, Coryell, Denton, Eastland, Grayson, Hamilton, Hood, Lampasas, Llano, Medina, Parker, Runnels, Smith, Starr, Tarrant, Travis, Victoria, Webb, Wichita, and Williamson Counties. Some 40 counties are now eligible for Public Assistance; they are: Archer, Baylor, Bosque, Brown, Burnet, Callahan, Coleman, Collin, Comanche, Cooke, Coryell, Denton, Eastland, Erath, Fannin, Grayson, Hamilton, Hunt, Jones, Kaufman, Lamar, Lampasas, Llano, Mason, McCulloch, Menard, Mills, Montague, Parker, Runnels, San Saba, Smith, Starr, Stephens, Tarrant, Victoria, Webb, Wichita, Williamson and Wise Counties. As communities are still being assessed for flood damage, it is likely that more counties will be designated. This summer of rain continues to be unprecedented in the amount of destruction caused in a unique pattern among our towns and neighborhoods. Across the Lone Star state, Long Term Recovery Committees are being formed to help families come to terms with the destruction and to create avenues for them to receive long-term recovery assistance. As theses committees are developed, with the assistance of FEMA, Church World Service, Presbyterian Disaster Assistance, TIDR, the American Red Cross, the Salvation Army, Texas Baptist Men, Food Banks, and many others, there will be opportunities for many of us to volunteer or donate. Please watch for these opportunities in subsequent newsletters. Emergency Financial Assistance Available for Flood Victims Catholic Charities is assisting those who have been affected by the flooding. People who live in Burnet, Bell, Coryell, Lampasas, Travis, and Williamson Counties can contact Catholic Charities representatives for more information. Help is offered to those whose homes have sustained damage from the flooding, and those who are currently out of work because of the flooding. Limited rent/utilities emergency financial assistance is available to families who have been affected by the flooding. Representatives are assigned by county: Bell County Kamau Richard, 512-450-4328 Burnet County Ana Colon, 512-940-4845 Coryell County Toni Donley, 512-450-4324 Lampasas County Kamau Richard, 512-450-4328 Travis County Lesli Tre'gre, 512-450-4327 Williamson County Lesli Tre'gre, 512-450-4327 For general information, please call 1-866-464-9494 or visit the Catholic Charities website at www.ccctx.org. Ongoing Predictions for the 2007 Hurricane Season While we should be thankful that the first two months of hurricane season were uneventful, according to LCRA chief meteorologist Bob Rose, this inactivity is not surprising even for a season forecasted to be much more active than usual. In fact, 95% of major hurricanes and 90% of all hurricanes form after August 1. Among the factors influencing the 2007 hurricane forecast is the developing La Nina phenomenon, the counterpart of El Nino characterized by unusually cold temperatures in the Equatorial Pacific. La Nina causes the sub-tropical jet stream, which would normally serve as a hurricane buffer to the Eastern Seaboard, to recede, leaving the Atlantic and Gulf states more vulnerable. When one looks at tropical disturbances that occurred in years similar in condition to 2007, one can make predictions for the rest of the storm season. According to Mr. Rose, a hit on the Texas coast this year is likely. Are you prepared to respond if a hurricane strikes? Two Years Since Hurricane Katrina August 29th will mark the two year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. Two years seems like a long time, and for survivors it has been two long and difficult years. The years have been filled with successes and setbacks, excitement about new life events and sadness over all that was lost. How do you measure a disaster that still leaves New Orleans struggling to rebuild? How do you measure the scars left from those early days of rescue and confusion, of being placed on airplanes and separated from family members, and landing in a new city that is now called home? Katrina survivors in our communities are truly now our neighbors. They have grocery stores and doctors and places to worship; they are our friends. And like every other population, some have had successes and some are wondering if the pieces of their life will ever "come together." Where do we go from here? I think one important piece is that we don't forget a disaster that has forever changed us. We also must continue to find resources for families whose needs are great even as they transition into local social services. And we must celebrate the wonderful and incredible gifts that these individuals have shared with us. TIDR is putting together more information for a special Katrina Edition of the eBuzz Newsletter. Please watch for that newsletter later this month. To donate, please mail checks to: TIDR 5207 Airport Blvd. Austin, TX 78751 Texas Interagency Interfaith Disaster Response ~an inclusive community collaboration~ 5207 Airport Blvd. Austin, TX 78751 www.tidr.org 512.458.8848

notes: Texas Interagency Interfaith Disaster Response e-Buzz 2 August 2007 in this issue :: Federal Disaster Declarations Continue for Texas :: Emergency Financial Assistance Available for Flood Victims :: Ongoing Predictions for the 2007 Hurricane Season :: Two Years Since Hurricane Katrina Wednesday, August 1, 2007, we were reminded that life is fragile. The bridge over the mighty Mississippi River in Minneapolis, Minnesota collapsed. Concrete crumpled like tissue. Cars dove into the muddy water. Lives were lost, and some were miraculously saved. Our thoughts and prayers are with all those who are affected by this tragedy. Federal Disaster Declarations Continue for Texas Bee and Medina Counties Added to List As of July 31, 2007, 2 additional counties were also designated by FEMA. Texas now has some 27 counties that are declared eligible for Individual Assistance. They are: Archer, Bee, Bell, Brown, Burnet, Cherokee, Comanche, Cooke, Coryell, Denton, Eastland, Grayson, Hamilton, Hood, Lampasas, Llano, Medina, Parker, Runnels, Smith, Starr, Tarrant, Travis, Victoria, Webb, Wichita, and Williamson Counties. Some 40 counties are now eligible for Public Assistance; they are: Archer, Baylor, Bosque, Brown, Burnet, Callahan, Coleman, Collin, Comanche, Cooke, Coryell, Denton, Eastland, Erath, Fannin, Grayson, Hamilton, Hunt, Jones, Kaufman, Lamar, Lampasas, Llano, Mason, McCulloch, Menard, Mills, Montague, Parker, Runnels, San Saba, Smith, Starr, Stephens, Tarrant, Victoria, Webb, Wichita, Williamson and Wise Counties. As communities are still being assessed for flood damage, it is likely that more counties will be designated. This summer of rain continues to be unprecedented in the amount of destruction caused in a unique pattern among our towns and neighborhoods. Across the Lone Star state, Long Term Recovery Committees are being formed to help families come to terms with the destruction and to create avenues for them to receive long-term recovery assistance. As theses committees are developed, with the assistance of FEMA, Church World Service, Presbyterian Disaster Assistance, TIDR, the American Red Cross, the Salvation Army, Texas Baptist Men, Food Banks, and many others, there will be opportunities for many of us to volunteer or donate. Please watch for these opportunities in subsequent newsletters. Emergency Financial Assistance Available for Flood Victims Catholic Charities is assisting those who have been affected by the flooding. People who live in Burnet, Bell, Coryell, Lampasas, Travis, and Williamson Counties can contact Catholic Charities representatives for more information. Help is offered to those whose homes have sustained damage from the flooding, and those who are currently out of work because of the flooding. Limited rent/utilities emergency financial assistance is available to families who have been affected by the flooding. Representatives are assigned by county: Bell County Kamau Richard, 512-450-4328 Burnet County Ana Colon, 512-940-4845 Coryell County Toni Donley, 512-450-4324 Lampasas County Kamau Richard, 512-450-4328 Travis County Lesli Tre'gre, 512-450-4327 Williamson County Lesli Tre'gre, 512-450-4327 For general information, please call 1-866-464-9494 or visit the Catholic Charities website at www.ccctx.org. Ongoing Predictions for the 2007 Hurricane Season While we should be thankful that the first two months of hurricane season were uneventful, according to LCRA chief meteorologist Bob Rose, this inactivity is not surprising even for a season forecasted to be much more active than usual. In fact, 95% of major hurricanes and 90% of all hurricanes form after August 1. Among the factors influencing the 2007 hurricane forecast is the developing La Nina phenomenon, the counterpart of El Nino characterized by unusually cold temperatures in the Equatorial Pacific. La Nina causes the sub-tropical jet stream, which would normally serve as a hurricane buffer to the Eastern Seaboard, to recede, leaving the Atlantic and Gulf states more vulnerable. When one looks at tropical disturbances that occurred in years similar in condition to 2007, one can make predictions for the rest of the storm season. According to Mr. Rose, a hit on the Texas coast this year is likely. Are you prepared to respond if a hurricane strikes? Two Years Since Hurricane Katrina August 29th will mark the two year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. Two years seems like a long time, and for survivors it has been two long and difficult years. The years have been filled with successes and setbacks, excitement about new life events and sadness over all that was lost. How do you measure a disaster that still leaves New Orleans struggling to rebuild? How do you measure the scars left from those early days of rescue and confusion, of being placed on airplanes and separated from family members, and landing in a new city that is now called home? Katrina survivors in our communities are truly now our neighbors. They have grocery stores and doctors and places to worship; they are our friends. And like every other population, some have had successes and some are wondering if the pieces of their life will ever "come together." Where do we go from here? I think one important piece is that we don't forget a disaster that has forever changed us. We also must continue to find resources for families whose needs are great even as they transition into local social services. And we must celebrate the wonderful and incredible gifts that these individuals have shared with us. TIDR is putting together more information for a special Katrina Edition of the eBuzz Newsletter. Please watch for that newsletter later this month. To donate, please mail checks to: TIDR 5207 Airport Blvd. Austin, TX 78751 Texas Interagency Interfaith Disaster Response ~an inclusive community collaboration~ 5207 Airport Blvd. Austin, TX 78751 www.tidr.org 512.458.8848 -> Texas Interagency Interfaith Disaster Response e-Buzz 2 August 2007 in this issue :: Federal Disaster Declarations Continue for Texas :: Emergency Financial Assistance Available for Flood Victims :: Ongoing Predictions for the 2007 Hurricane Season :: Two Years Since Hurricane Katrina Wednesday, August 1, 2007, we were reminded that life is fragile. The bridge over the mighty Mississippi River in Minneapolis, Minnesota collapsed. Concrete crumpled like tissue. Cars dove into the muddy water. Lives were lost, and some were miraculously saved. Our thoughts and prayers are with all those who are affected by this tragedy. Federal Disaster Declarations Continue for Texas Bee and Medina Counties Added to List As of July 31, 2007, 2 additional counties were also designated by FEMA. Texas now has some 27 counties that are declared eligible for Individual Assistance. They are: Archer, Bee, Bell, Brown, Burnet, Cherokee, Comanche, Cooke, Coryell, Denton, Eastland, Grayson, Hamilton, Hood, Lampasas, Llano, Medina, Parker, Runnels, Smith, Starr, Tarrant, Travis, Victoria, Webb, Wichita, and Williamson Counties. Some 40 counties are now eligible for Public Assistance; they are: Archer, Baylor, Bosque, Brown, Burnet, Callahan, Coleman, Collin, Comanche, Cooke, Coryell, Denton, Eastland, Erath, Fannin, Grayson, Hamilton, Hunt, Jones, Kaufman, Lamar, Lampasas, Llano, Mason, McCulloch, Menard, Mills, Montague, Parker, Runnels, San Saba, Smith, Starr, Stephens, Tarrant, Victoria, Webb, Wichita, Williamson and Wise Counties. As communities are still being assessed for flood damage, it is likely that more counties will be designated. This summer of rain continues to be unprecedented in the amount of destruction caused in a unique pattern among our towns and neighborhoods. Across the Lone Star state, Long Term Recovery Committees are being formed to help families come to terms with the destruction and to create avenues for them to receive long-term recovery assistance. As theses committees are developed, with the assistance of FEMA, Church World Service, Presbyterian Disaster Assistance, TIDR, the American Red Cross, the Salvation Army, Texas Baptist Men, Food Banks, and many others, there will be opportunities for many of us to volunteer or donate. Please watch for these opportunities in subsequent newsletters. Emergency Financial Assistance Available for Flood Victims Catholic Charities is assisting those who have been affected by the flooding. People who live in Burnet, Bell, Coryell, Lampasas, Travis, and Williamson Counties can contact Catholic Charities representatives for more information. Help is offered to those whose homes have sustained damage from the flooding, and those who are currently out of work because of the flooding. Limited rent/utilities emergency financial assistance is available to families who have been affected by the flooding. Representatives are assigned by county: Bell County Kamau Richard, 512-450-4328 Burnet County Ana Colon, 512-940-4845 Coryell County Toni Donley, 512-450-4324 Lampasas County Kamau Richard, 512-450-4328 Travis County Lesli Tre'gre, 512-450-4327 Williamson County Lesli Tre'gre, 512-450-4327 For general information, please call 1-866-464-9494 or visit the Catholic Charities website at www.ccctx.org. Ongoing Predictions for the 2007 Hurricane Season While we should be thankful that the first two months of hurricane season were uneventful, according to LCRA chief meteorologist Bob Rose, this inactivity is not surprising even for a season forecasted to be much more active than usual. In fact, 95% of major hurricanes and 90% of all hurricanes form after August 1. Among the factors influencing the 2007 hurricane forecast is the developing La Nina phenomenon, the counterpart of El Nino characterized by unusually cold temperatures in the Equatorial Pacific. La Nina causes the sub-tropical jet stream, which would normally serve as a hurricane buffer to the Eastern Seaboard, to recede, leaving the Atlantic and Gulf states more vulnerable. When one looks at tropical disturbances that occurred in years similar in condition to 2007, one can make predictions for the rest of the storm season. According to Mr. Rose, a hit on the Texas coast this year is likely. Are you prepared to respond if a hurricane strikes? Two Years Since Hurricane Katrina August 29th will mark the two year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. Two years seems like a long time, and for survivors it has been two long and difficult years. The years have been filled with successes and setbacks, excitement about new life events and sadness over all that was lost. How do you measure a disaster that still leaves New Orleans struggling to rebuild? How do you measure the scars left from those early days of rescue and confusion, of being placed on airplanes and separated from family members, and landing in a new city that is now called home? Katrina survivors in our communities are truly now our neighbors. They have grocery stores and doctors and places to worship; they are our friends. And like every other population, some have had successes and some are wondering if the pieces of their life will ever "come together." Where do we go from here? I think one important piece is that we don't forget a disaster that has forever changed us. We also must continue to find resources for families whose needs are great even as they transition into local social services. And we must celebrate the wonderful and incredible gifts that these individuals have shared with us. TIDR is putting together more information for a special Katrina Edition of the eBuzz Newsletter. Please watch for that newsletter later this month. To donate, please mail checks to: TIDR 5207 Airport Blvd. Austin, TX 78751 Texas Interagency Interfaith Disaster Response ~an inclusive community collaboration~ 5207 Airport Blvd. Austin, TX 78751 www.tidr.org 512.458.8848
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