Hurricane Katrina

[Claire Voyant]

Hi everybody,

Sorry I haven't around lately. I've been going around collecting money for the red Cross for the victims of Hurricane Katrina which has devastated New Orleans and the surrounding areas. It has particularly hurt the poor who could not evacuate the region.

I don't know how much it has been communicated around the world, but the situation is pretty grim. It's the kind of catastrophe you wouldn't expect in the United States.

Prayers would be appreciated.

[The Doc]

Bless you Claire for your actions to help the people in need in the hurricane striken areas.

[Claire Voyant]

We've now heard that as many as 10,000 people may be dead. More than prayers are needed.

Of course, the scams have already started. Crooks saying they are collecting for the victims; how despicable!