Thursday, September 1, 2005
Dear Friend:
Yesterday, I called elements of the Wisconsin National Guard to active duty to help in the tremendous rescue and relief efforts now underway in Louisiana and Mississippi. Over the next few days, 500 Wisconsin National Guard soldiers will head to the Gulf Coast to help the victims of Hurricane Katrina in any way they can – from performing rescues to shuttling refugees to providing relief supplies.
It’s the least the State of Wisconsin can do to assist Louisiana and Mississippi as they deal with the hurricane’s aftermath.
The people of Wisconsin can help, too.
The human toll of Hurricane Katrina is staggering, and as the days unfold, the situation in the Gulf States continues to worsen. So many have lost so much, and they are in desperate need of our material, financial, and spiritual support. This is one of the worst natural disasters in U.S. history, and the people of Louisiana and Mississippi will need our help as they work to rebuild their homes and their lives over the coming months and even years.
America is at its best when we realize we are one community. Now is the time for all Americans to band together and volunteer their time and resources to local and national relief efforts.
The best and quickest way you can help is by donating money. Cash donations will help provide clean water, food, and shelter for disaster victims.
The American Red Cross is a great place to start: www.redcross.org.
To find out other ways you can help, visit the Democratic Party of Wisconsin’s website at www.wisdems.org for a list of charitable organizations and agencies assisting hurricane victims.
We are still learning the full extent of the devastation, but this is no time to wait. Please do something now to help the victims of Hurricane Katrina.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the victims and their families, and we will continue to do everything we can to help our fellow Americans recover from this tragedy.
Sincerely,
Governor Jim Doyle
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