While watching tv last night, the reality of Katrina finally started to sink in for me. The complete and total devastation, the lives lost, the homes flattened……. I can’t imagine what it must feel like to lose everything, including your most cherished possessions and quite possibly your loved ones as well. To see your city buried under 20 feet of water, with no hope of a rapid recovery.

It certainly puts things in perspective, doesn’t it?

If you’re looking for a way to help, The Red Cross and the Salvation Army are two of the larger organizations collecting monetary donations. The Humane Society of Northwest Lousiana is helping to rescue displaced pets, and is also accepting donations.

There is also a Katrina Help wiki, with tons of additional information listed.