there is a contingent of Canadian Red Cross workers heading down very soon that I am aware of. My gf's cousin is a RC worker (911 operator) in Brandon and is due to ship out at some point next week, I believe.

I would have to agree with the last couple of comments that when I heard the "good" news that the storm was downgraded and weakening, I tuned out a bit. I didn't realize how severe it was until we started receiving emails on how it was affecting my industry. Word is that the port of NO may not return to normal operations for months. As somewhere between 50 & 60% of all US grain shipments go through the port of NOLA, Katrina will have a significant impact on everything Ag in North America. Farmers as far away as Minnesota will be severely affected.

The loss of life is staggering. My sympathies to those who have lost family & friends.

"Chickens don't clap."