August 14, 2004

Please help the victims if you can.

Apparently, there is another storm on the way too. I think they named this one Earl. To read the story you must sign in. onecattykat@yahoo.com password-earl21.
yeah, I'm nice like that sometimes.

Over at TBO.com, they have a whole page (linked) with information on how you can help out if you live locally in Florida. They have a list of items sorely needed and drop off locations to make it easy to drop off what you may have.
Here is a list of numbers and places to call if you want to help or need help.
WHO TO CALL:
Offer Help:
Salvation Army (money, supplies, volunteers): 1-800-725-2769
Red Cross (Port Charlotte): 941-629-4345
Red Cross (Hillsborough): 877-251-0921
Red Cross (Polk): 863-294-5941
Red Cross (toll-free): 1-800-741-1444
Metropolitan Ministries: 813-209-1000

Need Help:
DeSoto County EOC: 863-993-4831
Highlands County EOC: 239-477-1900
Charlotte County EOC: 941-505-4620
Polk County EOC: 941-534-0350
Lee County EOC: 239-477-1900
Orlando EOC: 321-235-5437
Hillsborough County EOC: 813-272-6900
Pasco County EOC: 727-847-8137
Pinellas County EOC: 727-464-3800

FEMA for Charlotte, Sarasota, Manatee and Lee: 1-800-621-FEMA
Florida Highway Patrol (road problems): 813-632-6859
Florida Power and Light (outages): 1-800-4-OUTAGE
Insurance Companies and Adjusters: 1-800-22-STORM
Price Gouging: 1-800-646-0444
TECO: 813-223-0800 (local); 800-223-0800 (toll-free)
Progress Energy: 1-800-228-8485 (toll-free)