American Red Cross - Katrina Facts at a Glance
As at September 16th 2005
Source: American Red Cross Web Site
Sheltering Operations - Since Hurricane Katrina made landfall, the Red Cross has provided nearly 2.16 million overnight stays in 899 shelters across 20 states and the District of Columbia. On Thursday night, the Red Cross housed more than 50,000 Hurricane Katrina survivors in 268 shelters.
Relief Workers - More than 122,000 Red Cross workers from all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands have responded to Katrina. During this effort, the Red Cross has trained an additional 74,000 people in specialized disaster relief skills.
Feeding Operations - The Red Cross, in coordination with the Southern Baptist Convention, has served nearly 9.2 million hot meals and more than 7.5 million snacks to survivors of Hurricane Katrina. On Thursday, Sept. 15, the Red Cross served more than 331,000 hot meals.
Financial Assistance - The American Red Cross is expanding the variety of its efforts to provide financial assistance to upwards of three quarters of a million Hurricane Katrina victims who are dispersed across the nation. Assistance is provided in a variety of ways, including client assistance cards, vouchers, checks and cash. This program has reached more than 255,000 families to date.
Survivors can register for emergency financial assistance, 24 hours a day, by calling toll-free 1-800-975-7585. Due to the large number of survivors, phone lines may be overwhelmed.
Reuniting Families - Persons looking for loved ones can call 1-877-LOVED 1S (1-877-568-3317),
or go to www.redcross.org and click on "Family Links Registry"
Family Links Registrants - More than 201,000 have been registered online.
Disaster Mental Health - To date, more than 205,000 people have received Red Cross Disaster Mental Health services.
Funds Received - As of Sept. 15, 2005, it has received $688.9 million in gifts and pledges for the hurricane relief effort, of which an estimate $329 million has been received online.
The Red Cross has a four-star rating from Charity Navigator for its effective use of donations. At least 91 cents of every dollar donated to the American Red Cross goes directly to assist disaster victims.
Source: American Red Cross Web Site
Sheltering Operations - Since Hurricane Katrina made landfall, the Red Cross has provided nearly 2.16 million overnight stays in 899 shelters across 20 states and the District of Columbia. On Thursday night, the Red Cross housed more than 50,000 Hurricane Katrina survivors in 268 shelters.
Relief Workers - More than 122,000 Red Cross workers from all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands have responded to Katrina. During this effort, the Red Cross has trained an additional 74,000 people in specialized disaster relief skills.
Feeding Operations - The Red Cross, in coordination with the Southern Baptist Convention, has served nearly 9.2 million hot meals and more than 7.5 million snacks to survivors of Hurricane Katrina. On Thursday, Sept. 15, the Red Cross served more than 331,000 hot meals.
Financial Assistance - The American Red Cross is expanding the variety of its efforts to provide financial assistance to upwards of three quarters of a million Hurricane Katrina victims who are dispersed across the nation. Assistance is provided in a variety of ways, including client assistance cards, vouchers, checks and cash. This program has reached more than 255,000 families to date.
Survivors can register for emergency financial assistance, 24 hours a day, by calling toll-free 1-800-975-7585. Due to the large number of survivors, phone lines may be overwhelmed.
Reuniting Families - Persons looking for loved ones can call 1-877-LOVED 1S (1-877-568-3317),
or go to www.redcross.org and click on "Family Links Registry"
Family Links Registrants - More than 201,000 have been registered online.
Disaster Mental Health - To date, more than 205,000 people have received Red Cross Disaster Mental Health services.
Funds Received - As of Sept. 15, 2005, it has received $688.9 million in gifts and pledges for the hurricane relief effort, of which an estimate $329 million has been received online.
The Red Cross has a four-star rating from Charity Navigator for its effective use of donations. At least 91 cents of every dollar donated to the American Red Cross goes directly to assist disaster victims.
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