There are amazing challenges and obstacles.

We have multiple suppliers for each product to ensure inventory flow and guard against unforeseen obstacles. Establishing a presence near multiple ports helps us build contingencies into our distribution network. We are trying to diversify the mechanisms for transporting product inbound and around the country.

We have a long way to go in our fundraising to meet the needs of people from Katrina, let alone what we need to do for the people of Rita. As fast as the money is coming in, we are spending it.

The scope of this is just so huge. If you took New Orleans out of the equation, Mississippi and Alabama would be a bigger job than we tackled in all four of the storms that hit Florida last year.

Hurricane Katrina is wreaking havoc for southeast Florida and the Gulf coast states. The Red Cross will meet the challenge by doing what we do best - coming together to respond with tireless compassion to take care of our neighbors.

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