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.

The devastation in the wake of Hurricane Katrina is simply heartbreaking and our thoughts are with those struggling in the aftermath of this disaster. We hope that our donation will aid emergency management teams and organizations in their efforts to provide assistance to those impacted.

It's a way of coping with the challenge brought on by remembering we are living in a hurricane zone.

The failure in response was just as tragic as the hurricane. Why weren't we more prepared? Why weren't we more equipped? Why did it take the response as long as it did? Why didn't we have places to take people that were different than where they ended up? So, there is a tremendous need for an investigation.

Even if you have insurance, you should apply by Jan. 5 if your home or business suffered damage from Hurricane Wilma.