9/1/2005
STATEMENT OF SENATOR TOM HARKIN REGARDING HURRICANE KATRINA RELIEF

My heart and prayers go out to the families and communities along the Gulf coast that have been devastated by Hurricane Katrina.

Below, you will find a list of websites and phone numbers where you can get more information on ways to help. Our prayers are important. But, as President Kennedy said, “God’s work on earth must truly be our own.” It is clear that this disaster will require an unprecedented response from the federal government. As a senior member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, I will be working closely with Senators and officials from the affected states to respond to their needs.

Let me emphasize that each and every one of us can make a difference. At times like this, we are reminded that we truly are one American family. And families look out for one another. I have no doubt that Iowans will open up their hearts and be as generous as possible in the days, weeks, and months ahead.

Tom Harkin



American Red Cross
1-800-HELP NOW (435-7669) English
1-800-257-7575 Spanish

Iowa Red Cross Chapters

  • Central Iowa Chapter, Des Moines
  • American Red Cross of the Tri-States Chapter, Dubuque
  • Grant Wood Area Chapter, Cedar Rapids
  • Hawkeye Chapter, Waterloo
  • Mahaska County Chapter, Oskaloosa
  • Iowa Rivers Chapter, Marshalltown
  • Loess Hills Chapter, Council Bluffs
  • Siouxland Area Chapter, Sioux City
  • Lincoln Way Chapter, Ames
  • Southern Prairie Chapter, Ottumwa

    • Adventist Community Services
    1-800-381-7171

    Catholic Charities, USA
    1-800-919-9338

    Christian Disaster Response
    941-956-5183 or 941-551-9554

    Christian Reformed World Relief Committee
    1-800-848-5818

    Church World Service
    1-800-297-1516

    Convoy of Hope
    417-823-8998

    Corporation for National and Community Service Disaster Relief Fund
    (202) 606-6718

    Lutheran Disaster Response
    800-638-3522

    Mennonite Disaster Service
    717-859-2210

    Nazarene Disaster Response
    888-256-5886

    Presbyterian Disaster Assistance
    800-872-3283

    Salvation Army
    1-800-SAL-ARMY (725-2769)

    Southern Baptist Convention — Disaster Relief
    1-800-462-8657, ext. 6440

    United Jewish Communities
    1-800-462-8657, ext. 6440

    United Methodist Committee on Relief
    1-800-554-8583


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