15 Quotes by Kelly Brown

We're just waiting for direction from the federal level.

We've got more (volunteers ) in the pipeline. We are aggressively calling (the national chapter) to tell them we have people (ready) to go.

Needs may actually change. One day water is a priority, but then Anheiser Busch donates water. The next day it could be food. We have to take animals and pets into consideration.

Members of the community have already contacted the chapter, expressing interest in helping Katrina's victims with donations of food, clothing, etc. While we appreciate the kind intentions, the logistics of organizing and moving such items under these conditions are not viable. The fastest way to help is by making an online contribution to the Disaster Relief Fund at www.redcross.org. You can also help by calling 1-800-HELP-NOW or your local Red Cross chapter,

We don't know if it's going to be a trickle or if we'll be a place to send people.

The Red Cross is launching the largest mobilization of resources in its history for a single natural disaster, ... We're being called upon to provide close to 2,000 Red Cross volunteers from the Northeast Service Area, and we're gearing up locally by doing what we do best -- coming together to respond with compassion to take care of our neighbors.

The Red Cross has been inundated by the chapters with requests for materials. They're on back order.

This (the delayed response to Hurricane Katrina's victims) is everybody's fault.

With fuel prices and the infrastructure, (donating to the Disaster Relief Fund) would be much more efficient.