Our first request is that people send cash ... so we can buy materials closer to the (disaster) situation. It will also help the local economy rebuild.

Our response will include church members, their neighbors and adjacent communities, ... It will be up to the state coordinator and local pastors to decide on any expansions based on available resources.

We're looking at a disaster that will take months for people to recover from. We're in it for the long haul.

[The organization] has received hundreds of call from Canadians wanting to help the people impacted by this disaster and will accept funds designated for Hurricane Katrina.

(Bush) can get all the money he wants out of Congress 'cause of this disaster, the people will be solidly behind him, the media will cover it like crazy and he's gonna look like Santa Claus.

Firefighters are about saving lives. When you have a disaster or collapse you have to be prepared. That's what we're all about.