Hurricane damage to coral reefs is natural. What we need to do is assure that human activity doesn't compromise the long-term health of the Keys reefs.

The potential for damage by this storm is significant, and the risk of flooding and tornadoes exists after the hurricane has begun to dissipate. ... Texas has learned from Louisiana's example. No one wants to repeat those mistakes.

If there is none, there may be wrong decisions or destruction or damage to our natural resources.

It's very heartbreaking. It's real troublesome ... In remembering back to (Hurricane) Camille in '69 and the damage then, and they say that this is worse ... It's just hard to imagine.

The damage from Hurricane Katrina is so great and so many people's lives have been thrown into turmoil, we know our customers will appreciate the opportunity to send help. Food Lion is proud to partner with our customers and the American Red Cross to help those in need.

Just as human activity is upsetting Earth's carbon cycle, our actions are altering the water cycle.