Hurricane Katrina Even th Even though the water has long since receded, the devastation of Hurricane Katrina remains. Killing 1,836 people and causing $75 billion worth of damage, this hurricane has not only had a huge impact on the American psyche, but also on those whose lives continue to be affected by the destruction Katrina caused. For example, the Red Cross continues to provide meals for more than 100,000 people each day.
To date, agencies have directly assisted more than 10,000 hurricane survivors. Mobile distribution units distributed relief supplies throughout southeastern Louisiana and as a result, fed hundreds of evacuees, provided clothing and necessary hygiene items, comforted displaced children by distributing hundreds of teddy bears, and assisted communities with their clean-up.
With the emergency phase of the disaster over, the needs of those affected has transitioned into the reconstruction phase, APE designated agencies will be assessing long-term projects such as permanent shelter and youth centre construction, educational assistance, and coordinating projects that restore people's ability to provide for themselves.
While communities are already working to restore their lives and what was lost, they have a long way to go. Hurricane Katrina has long since faded from the news media, but the survivors still need your help to get back on their feet.
Effective aid organizations APE will support:
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