Rescue effort continues as Katrina lashes Gulf Coast
Rescuers race to find survivors after Hurricane Katrina slammed the Gulf Coast with 145 mph winds. Louisiana officials fear heavy loss of life as New Orleans floods deepen and hundreds remain atop roofs or in attics. Evacuations expand while emergency crews, National Guards, and medical teams aid displaced residents across Louisiana Mississippi and Alabama.
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Red Cross to deploy four disaster relief volunteers to Gulf Coast
Lawrence and Kansas plan to send aid with helicopters trucks and earth moving gear plus medical and security teams. Douglas County Red Cross will dispatch four disaster relief volunteers for a three week deployment to the hurricane region. Judi Mahaley says she is eager to help and describes duties from serving meals to interviewing families and offering support as crews work in harsh conditions.
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