Foreign aid offers await vetting amid Katrina relief delays
European diplomats report tens of millions in offers stalled by backlogged U.S. agencies, including a Swedish water purification system and a German cellular network. Canadian rescue ships and helicopters sit awaiting acceptance as FEMA and State Department vets match aid to needs.
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Area fundraising for Katrina relief grows across city
Area groups, schools, and businesses organize events to aid Hurricane Katrina victims. Hurst Fine Diamonds will donate 5 percent of September sales. West Side Deli hosts a $100-a-plate Cajun dinner Oct 1 with three seating times. World Wine & Beer adds 5 percent of sales to relief. Lawrence High plans a Lions Pride Walk Sept 17 and a marathon concert fundraiser. Prairie Park Elementary teams with 105.9 The Lazer and Red Cross for Hat Day. Vet associations list donation contacts for animal victims.
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Disaster response team formed to aid Katrina relief
A joint Unified Response and Recovery Team from Douglas, Johnson, Leavenworth and Wyandotte counties will assist relief efforts in Louisiana or Mississippi. The nine Douglas County public employees include police, firefighters, engineers, doctors and nurses who will bring equipment, food and sleeping bags. FEMA will reimburse overtime and benefits. the team is not a volunteer group.
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