Important Information.

This post is about hurricane Katrina and its victims. Here are some important phone numbers and websites that may assist you or someone you know.

http://scipionus.com/ - An interactive map of New Orleans and the gulf coast. People who have seen the affected areas are posting information about specific locations.

http://weather.gov/ - See satellite photos of the region from the National Weather Service.

http://nola.com/ - Website where people can post messages to find victims, missing persons and loved ones.

http://wwl.com/ - Website where people can post messages to find victims, missing persons and loved ones.

http://bushclintonkatrinafund.org/ - A joint effort between Bush Sr. and Clinton.

http://redcross.org/ - Red Cross.

1-800-HELP-NOW (435-7669) - Red Cross phone number.

http://salvationarmyusa.org/ - Salvation Army.

http://katrina.salvationarmy.org/ - Ways to help.

1-800-SAL-ARMY (725-2769) - Salvation Army phone number.

To donate by mail, send checks earmarked "disaster relief" to:

The Salvation Army
Hurricane Relief Fund
PO Box 630243
Baltimore, MD 21263-0243

Or, to donate in person, visit your local Wal-Mart or Sam's Club.