I spoke to my cousin in St. Pete. Seems a school over by her daughter's house lost their roof yesterday in the Big Ts. While they are in a good spot, there is plenty of flooding in the beach areas.
It's surreal to me that I can find where I used to live and it's just Big Ts and more Big Ts. I'm torn - I'm happy I don't have to deal with it, but the frustration of not knowing what's going on and not being THERE with them is so strong.
From what I understand what saved the majority of Florida is the fact that a cold front did NOT drop down and push Dennis to the east. It's horrible news for the Panhandle. Horrible.
To say that it's bad is such an understatement. And there are many that will lose everything. We need to get the aid lined up now. Last year they did a great job with that - every where I went Red Cross.....water, food, clothes. That's what people will need. Well, that and hope.
So - here's a link to the Red Cross. They are in the best position to get aid to those that need it. And, like I said - they do a great job.
Come on everyone - give. Please.
My plan is to contine finding ways that people can help. It's all I can do from here - it's really all any of us can do.
It's only July. I'd like to think this is the only hurricane we are going to see this year - but even I can't be that optimistic. So we need to make sure that there is as much relief available for the victims.
That - and we need to pray.
Posted by Tammi at July 10, 2005 08:16 AM | TrackBack