Kansas Seeks Katrina Lessons for Emergency Prep
Kansas officials urge learning from Katrina to strengthen disaster plans across the state. Governor Sebelius stresses preparedness and cross-state aid, while Maj. Gen. Bunting notes no state could handle a Katrina-scale event alone. Douglas County director Phillips emphasizes locating vulnerable residents before a disaster and ensuring rapid assistance.
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City Moves Toward Adopting Katrina Displaced Family
City officials announced contact with a Katrina displaced family possibly relocating to Lawrence, Kansas, under a relief program. A family with Kansas University ties may arrive in the Lawrence area within days. The city has opened a donation fund via the Douglas County Community Foundation for cash gifts and coordinates in kind donations through Ballard Community Center.
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Church holds Hurricane Katrina bottled water drive
CrossPointe Church partners with the Southern Baptist Disaster Relief and local businesses to collect bottled water to aid Katrina victims. The drive runs through Sept. 10 with 12 or 24 pack donations, drop offs at five Lawrence locations, and storage by Joel Fritzel Construction for shipment to affected areas.
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Hurricane Katrina Bottled Water Drive drops locations
People can donate 12 pack or 24 pack bottled water at Bishop Seabury Academy 4120 Clinton Parkway Checkers Foods 2300 La Emprise Bank 1121 Wakarusa Drive GLPM Architect Inc 1001 N H Lawrence Athletic Club 3201 Mesa.
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