Kansans brace for Katrina evacuees and relief aid
Gov. Kathleen Sebelius seeks federal emergency assistance as Kansas prepares for up to 5000 Katrina evacuees. She orders half staff flags, deploys 230 National Guardsmen, and coordinates with FEMA and Texas for shelter and support. Local crews restore power and volunteers mobilize donations and personal aid for refugees in Lawrence and nearby areas.
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Lawrence bus drivers assist Katrina recovery in Gulf emergency zones
Two Lawrence Transit System drivers, Roger Lee and Jerome Younger, left Lawrence on Saturday to shuttle patients from medical facilities to areas hit by Hurricane Katrina and flooding. MV Transportation limited officials said 50 vehicles and 75 personnel were sent nationwide to support the response. Both drivers are Lawrence residents.
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