Katrina Aftermath

The Humane Association of Northwest Louisiana (http://www.hsnwla.org/) has now established an emergency shelter for animals from the affected area. They are in need of volunteers, supplies and funds. Please pass along this message and cross-post it in your journal.


The following are additional organizations that are aiding in the rescue and relief process for the two- and four-legged victims of Hurricane Katrina:
Noah's Wish
http://www.noahswish.org/

Samaritans Purse
http://www.samaritanspurse.org/MP_Article.asp?ArticleID=42

Kodiak-Terra USA Katrina Relief Effort
http://home.businesswire.com/portal/site/google/index.jsp?

Catholic Charities
http://www.catholiccharitiesusa.org/news/content_displays.cfm?

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The following was posted over at the Metroblogging New Orleans site.
PLEASE CROSS-POST this information and circulate it to whomever you think might find it helpful:

Katrina - Tropical Weather Tools

National Hurricane Center
Storm Surge Information Sheet
LSU Hurricane Tracking Chart - (PDF) State Police Road Closure
Hotline: 1-800-469-4828

Shelter Information:
Red Cross- 1(866)-GET-INFO (438-4636)
Special Needs Shelter Information
Triage Phone Numbers:
Alexandria: 800-841-5778
Shreveport: 800-841-5776
Baton Rouge: 800-349-1372
Monroe: 866-280-7287
Houma/Thibodaux: 800-228-9409
Slidell/Hammond: 866-280-7724
Lafayette: 800-901-3210
Lake Charles: 866-280-2711

Equine Shelter/Evacuation Site Information
Locations for Animal Evacuation:
Alexandria - Large & Small 318-442-4222
(all vet clinics will accept)

Lamar Dixon - Gonzales -
Large Animals Shreveport - LSU-S
(pets only, no livestock)

West Monroe - Ike Hamilton Coliseum

Louisiana Hotel Information 1-800-99-GUMBO

Emergency Shelter Information Points:
Tourist Welcome Center, US 65 & 84, 1401 Carter St. (US 84), Vidalia,
LATourist Welcome Center, TA Truck Stop, Tallulah Exit (Hwy 65 & I 20)
Paragon Casino, 711 Paragon Place,
Marksville LASammy's Truck Stop, I-49, Exit 53, 3601 LA 115W, Bunkie,
LAMed Express Office, 7525 US 71,
Alexandria, LAP.E. Gym,
LSU- Shreveport, One University Place, Shreveport,
LAPickering High School, 180 Lebleu Rd., Leesville,
LAMowad Civic Center, 5th & 10th St., 1 Block off US 165, Oakdale, LA