:: POSTCARDS. of a different sort ::
K A T R I N A' S .. . W R A T H
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Introduction
Washington/LaFontaine ... Front Beach/Harbor Rd ... Shearwater/Gen. Pershing/Calhoun
Ocean Ave/Jackson ... 90 Bridge/Front Beach [West of Washington]
Journal <1> <2> <3>... Art from Katrina
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L I N K S
HELP those who have survived hurricane Katrina
and those who continue to go to our Mississippi Gulf Coast to help.
"Never
doubt that a few, thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world:
Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has." – Margaret Mead
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GULF COAST NEWS is a phenomenal site with huge amounts of updated information on
our coast's needs.
BILOXI SUN HERALD - read it online
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* MISSISSIPPI'S FORGOTTEN COMMUNITIES *
Please visit my Katrina Activist site, Mississippi Journal, which is dedicated to helping the Mississippi Gulf Coast.
Photos from my trips to Waveland, Bay St. Louis, Pearlington, and Biloxi 1 year after Katrina . . .
Katrina articles that I've written for The Local Voice . . . and other Katrina Debris of interest.
PEARLINGTON - Pearlington Project
HELPING MS REBUILD
This is a Transitional Cottage in Pearlington, MS - Hancock Co. - built by New Hope Construction.
Suzy and Josh Ward are the proud owners of their new post-Katrina home... more pictures,
and their wedding.
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OPERATION EDEN - "A personal chronicle of what hurricane Katrina
has done to my poor proud people." – clayton james cubitt
"Katrina: a gallery of images" is Clayton's link to his incredible photography.
His images provoke a lonely yet awesome beauty juxtaposed against the unimaginable
destructive power of Katrina. Her effects on the people and the things in her path are evident
and will remain so for years to come. As Clayton states, it seems our only hope is ourselves
and the good within people who are willing to help.
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WAVELAND - BAY ST. LOUIS
Waveland desperately needs our help!
Please take time to read this article written by the city's donations coordinator
which lists some of their needs: What Waveland Needs Pt. 2
Rising From Ruin - Stories and Diaries - from those in Waveland and Bay St. Louis
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REBUILDING ISSUES
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HOUSING ISSUES
* CUSATO COTTAGE *
"The Tiny House" is a 308 sq. ft. Mississippi coastal style cottage for $35,000,
also known as the Katrina Cottage. For plans and more information visit the designer's site . - Jan. 2006
FEMA will not help with funding for Katrina Cottages because they are considered "permanent" housing.
FEMA public information officer Eugene Brezany said,
"Our desire is to get people back in their own neighborhoods and their own homes."
"We work under the authority of federal law and it authorizes FEMA to provide temporary housing as a bridge to recovery.
It doesn't authorize long-term housing." - Feb. 2006
FEMA now wants to SELL their FEMA TRAILERS to the people living in the ! - June 2006
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* OCEAN SPRINGS *
* REALIZATIONS - WALTER ANDERSON *
Founded in 1928 in Ocean Springs, MS
The future of Shearwater is largely dependent on private and corporate donations.
The losses suffered are suffered by all who have ever visited Ocean Springs and Shearwater.
The family picks up the pieces -article
A Painter's Hurricanes - Walter Anderson's affinity for big storms - article
This is
the only non-profit fund exclusively dedicated to humanitarian
assistance
to individuals rebuilding public infrastructure
and
restoring key institutions for
the Ocean Springs Community.
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* MISSISSIPPI GULF COAST LIBRARIES *
Please visit the Harrison County Library site to see how you can help our libraries in need.
Photos of the horrible destruction to the libraries.
Hurricane Katrina's damage to Hancock, Harrison, and Jackson county libraries:
*105,150 square feet of public library facilities damaged or destroyed.
*19.8 million estimated minimum rebuilding cost
* 668,276 books and other print items lost/damaged with estimated replacement cost at $23.7 million
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Libraries are one of our greatest friends –
please take time to become
one of the "Friends of
the Library"
by supporting the library of your choice.
* AMERICANS FOR LIBRARIES COUNCIL *
Established a fund to assist in the rebuilding of the public libraries across the Mississippi Coast.
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* HELP FOR GULF COAST ARTISTS *
* CONTEMPORARY ARTS MUSEUM HOUSTON *
CONTEMPORARY
ARTS MUSEUM HOUSTON RECEIVES $100,000 GIFT
From Warhol Foundation for KATRINA ARTISTS
TRUST FUND
which will provide grants to help artists
restart work and re-launch careers.
UPDATE : July 1, 2006 - The Andy Warhol Foundation
doubled the grant money it will give to Gulf Coast visual artists and crafters!
Grants rose from $75,000 to $150,000 to help with Katrina recovery !
THANK YOU ALL AT THE WARHOL FOUNDATION - THIS IS WONDERFUL NEWS!
* THE FUND FOR WOMEN ARTISTS *
Resources
for displaced artists, arts organizations and others
– a
list of specific ways to support artists, financially and otherwise
* WOMEN'S FUNDING NETWORK *
Hurricane
Relief Efforts
directing
resources, energy and expertise into the relief and recovery efforts
* GULF COAST COMMUNITY FOUNDATION *
a vehicle for charitable giving to help education, arts and culture,
historic preservation, neighborhood enrichment, and health and human services.
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Sam Thompson – "Running for Katrina"
50 marathons - 50 days - 50 states -- Sam ran the marathons and ended in Bay St. Louis Aug. 19, 2006.
What a great endeavor to help Mississippi's Gulf Coast!
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* MISSISSIPPI INSURANCE BILL OF RIGHTS *
The person trying to get lawmakers to pass a bill to protect you and your future claims
was paid the paltry sum of $1,000 for the total loss of his home and contents.
Something needs to be done to change the way insurance companies operate.
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Formed May 1, 2005 by two local businesswomen, both residents of Hancock County.
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* DISASTER CORE *
NEEDS LIST UPDATED 5-2-06
For 2006 season, the Disaster Core is in need of the following:
TENTS – both for sleeping and distribution
TABLES – 2 or 3 long tables
PERSONAL CARE NEEDS – soap, shampoo, deoderant or personal items,
PAPER GOODS - plastic trash bags, plastic utensils, etc.
For Hancock County / Bay St Louis, Ms.
"WE WILL CONTINUE TO PURVEY GOODS AND SKILLED LABOR FOR THE AREA.
WE CAN MAKE SURE THAT DONATIONS GO TO NEEDY FAMILIES WE HAVE BEEN WORKING WITH
AND WE CAN PUT SKILLED LABORERS WITH GROUPS DOING REBUILDING!"
SKILLED LABORERS:
ELECTRICIANS, PLUMBERS, HVAC, ROOFERS, CARPENTERS ETC. HANCOCK COUNTY NEEDS YOU!!!!
BUILDING MATERIALS:
Drywall, studs, plywood, particle board, shingles, felt, nails, screws, pvc pipe,
plumbing / electrical / mechanical materials, doors, toilets, fixtures, faucets, sinks, tubs,
water heaters, air conditioners, ceiling fans, furniture
"WE NEED IT ALL!"
SUPPLIES NEEDED – 12/05/2005
* Roofing Shovels Industrial Wet/Dry Vacs, Sleeping Bags - withstand cold weather, Thermal Underwear
* Chainsaws and Chainsaw supplies Ladders / Step Ladders, Appliance type dollies (to remove appliances from homes)
* Heavy Duty wheelbarrows, Blankets, sheets, pillowcases, pillows, Tent Heaters - non electric and, electric Pots and Pans
* Bath towels and bath cloth,s Respirators, Masks Gatorade, Powerade, Powered Energy drinks, Tents
* Plastic utensils (fork, knife, spoon), plastic cups (hot and cold) Propane burners, propane tanks, coffee makers
* Pressure washers Non Perishable Foods, Flashlights, batteries and bulbs, New underwear and socks
* Frequent Flyer Miles, donations to transport volunteers, also Amtrak or Bus Discounts for those without transportation
* Discounts on truck rentals and fuel Gift Cards from Walmart, Sam's Club, Lowe's, and Home Depot
* Building Materials: Drywall, studs, plywood, particle board, shingles, felt, nails, screws, levels, tools.
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Call the officials listed below and implore them to do the right things concerning
the rebuilding of our once beautiful coast.
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Mississippi Department of Transportation Commissioner-Southern District Wayne H. Brown (601) 583-0859
MDOT Commissioners – commission@mdot.state.ms.us
Gov. Haley Barbour (601) 567-2009 – Info@GovernorsCommission.com
U.S. Rep. Gene Taylor, 5th District, Gulfport office, (228) 864-7670
U.S. Sen. Trent Lott, Gulfport office, (228) 863-1988
U.S. Sen. Thad Cochran, Gulfport office, (228) 867-9710
What good is citizen and community input on the rebuild if those in power do not listen?
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"If
a man walks in the woods for love of them half of each day, he is in danger
of being regarded as a loafer.
But if he spends his days as a speculator, shearing off those woods and
making the earth bald before her time,
he is deemed an industrious and enterprising citizen." – Henry David
Thoreau
Updated 8-19-2006
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