As a new hurricane season approaches, we must not forget about those who were affected by last years devastating storms. Many of these people are still having problems getting their lives back on track and the disruption of a new storm season may cause them more anxiety that will only complicate their efforts to rebuild and reinvigorate their lives.
Along with this new anxiety, and the struggle to rebuild, many storm evacuees are still migrating throughout our country, seeking new places to call home. If these people are forgotten about or pushed aside when the next big event happens, the human tragedy surrounding last years storm season will increase immensely. That is why we must not let current events block out our memories of past ones.
Project Katrina, Pennsylvania Responds, is a FEMA funded grant program that aims to identify Hurricane Katrina and Rita evacuees residing in a sixteen county area in Western Pennsylvania. There is also our sister project, Project Thrive, that serves a five county area in the Eastern part of Pennsylvania.
We can be reached, toll free, 24/hours per day, 7/days per week at 1-800-292-3866. You can also visit us on the web at http://www.ccrinfo.org/katrinaproject. We encourage anyone out there affected by last year’s storm season to call in today so that we can provide you with any support you need to start rebuilding your life.
Sincerely,
Sharon B. Juli, LSW
Project Coordinator
stuck in ohio,due to hurricane Katrina/rita,from new orleans.