Will you help during a time of need?

[Tim Mousel]

As we try to comprehend the scope of Tuesday's tragedy, America's collective thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families.

Here's what you can do to help:

American Red Cross needs financial and blood donations. Call your local Red Cross chapter or 1-800-GIVE-LIFE. The Red Cross web site has been down periodically due to a large volume of concerned netizens, but may be accessible at:

http://www.redcross.org

They are currently most in need of types O and RH negative blood.


Additional information:

******* UNITED AIRLINES - http://www.ual.com/ *******

As a reminder, the toll-free phone number for families in the US
to call is 1-800-932-8555. International toll-free numbers are
listed below.

Belgium: 027133646
China: 10800110008
France: 0169199659
Germany: 06966985407
Italy: 024829813
Japan: 00531114487
United Kingdom: 08458444777 or 02088227766
The Netherlands: 0202013708




******* AMERICAN AIRLINES - http://www.aa.com/ *******

Customers who wish to receive information about relatives should call American’s response number at 1-800-245-0999.

'AA' PASSENGER LIST http://www.amrcorp.com/default2.html
'AA' CARE PROGRAM http://www.amrcorp.com/caare.htm




******* FBI - http://www.ifccfbi.gov *******

The ultimate goal is bringing to justice the individuals or organizations responsible for these horrific criminal acts.
We encourage anyone with any information or tips to
immediately contact the FBI at www.ifccfbi.gov.




******* RED CROSS - http://www.redcross.org *******

The Red Cross also has advice posted on their website that can help people deal with their feelings brought about by the terrorist attack.

Among recommendations for coping:


Talk about feelings
Ask for help - strong feelings can last for weeks
Listen to other people and be kind
Spend time with family and return to the usual routine
Look away from graphic news videos
Reassure children that parents will protect them and take every
precaution to keep them safe
Recall other fearful times that did not last forever
Do something that could help others



Let us pull together as a nation to demonstrate our compassion
and strength in this time of great sorrow.

[Goddess]

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[SweepEm]

In the news, it's been reported that MANY Americans have stepped up to donate blood and so the blood banks are full, in fact they have so much blood, they don't know what to do with the over supply for now.

But the shelf life of blood is only 43 days.

If you are thinking of donating blood soon, wait a bit so that there will be a sustained supply since you can only donate blood every so often (I don't know the exact time period).

A better way of getting involved is to donate money or supplies for the effort in the clean up in New York.

Let's keep our spirits high for the victims and families.

[Karlinhos]

concerning the over supply of blood... i've heard, on the news, that blood can be frozen. and that there are plenty of places(medical centers, etc) that can assist in the storage of this frozen blood. also, they stated that a storage facility can be erected "in no time" to handle any over supply.

just what i've heard.

[SweepEm]

Frozen?
damn, I like mine fresh squeezed, not frozen nor from concentrate.......

[Karlinhos]

lol @ sweep...!!! (ya bastid)

from New York Blood Center's web site:

"Frozen red cells are an excellent resource for patients with extremely rare blood types. They are the preferred component for patients sensitized to immunoglobulin A (IgA). They may also be indicated for patients sensitized to leukocyte and platelet antigen.

New York Blood Center’s (NYBC) frozen reserves are also available to help provide autologous blood for patients who have had surgery postponed and for patients with potential need for transfusion beyond the maximum storage time available for liquid blood.

NYBC maintains frozen reserves under FDA standards. Blood can be frozen and stored up to ten years, but must be transfused within 24 hours of thawing. Autologous blood units can be shipped anywhere in the United States, subject to prevailing regulations."

[keithws]

Me and my ole lady called up Red Cross and got put on hold forever. They're obviously very buisy at this time.

Here's one of the addresses if some of you gentlement want to donate money:


American Red Cross
85 second st. 8th floor
San Francisco, Ca 94105

Take care............