Businesses interested in learning how they can contribute to relief efforts for victims of Hurricane Katrina can find ways to collaborate and partner with other businesses to help in the relief effort at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Web site at www.uschamber.com/ccc/0508katrina.htm.
The Web site includes a “tip sheet” where private-sector
assistance providers can quickly access how businesses can help
respond to the disaster, as well as the most current relief needs.
The Department of Homeland Security, through the Federal Emergency
Management Agency (FEMA) is also coordinating efforts to provide
assistance to communities affected by Hurricane Katrina.
The agencies have activated the National Emergency Resource Registry (NERR) which allows organizations, businesses, individuals and agencies to donate resources to response agencies. More information about the NERR, and FEMA efforts can be found at www.swern.gov/emergency/.
Donations can also be made through the Salvation Army, which has detailed information on giving options available from its home page, www.salvationarmyusa.org/.