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[cactuswatcher]

As the refugees from N.O. are being moved to emergency shelter across the country including to places as far away as here in Phoenix, I wonder if anyone is thinking of providing these people longer term shelter with a little more dignity and privacy than the floors of stadiums and arenas? I hope many can find a place in the homes of relatives, but I know many will not.

The saddest thing on the news yesterday afternoon was seeing people who want to avoid evacuation. I know what they are feeling, but until some basic services like fresh water and sewers are back on line, the city remains a death trap.

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[deevalish.livejournal.com]

There has been talk of hosting several thousand refugees here in the San Francisco Bay Area. The logistics of having jobs, housing, schooling, health care, therapy and such support is an amazing ting to read aout. there are people in government and other agnecies who are tackling these problems.

[cactuswatcher.livejournal.com]

We had 140 arrive today. Here too, there seems to be a lot of support to get these people better care and the services you mentioned. I would guess it's the same most places where refugees are going.

Sometimes I worry too much. ;o)

[deevalish.livejournal.com]

I just reread my comment and it's very big with the not-making-any-sense department. ;o)

I wouldn't say it's worrying too much. I thought the very same things when I heard about the enormity of the situation for these displaced vistims. Where are they going to go, what are they going to do, for how long? It's good to know that there are people who are thinking and plannig and doing these things.