| Releases & Statements
Statement
by Public Advocate Betsy Gotbaum on the Aftermath of Hurricane
Katrina and Relief Efforts for the Victims
The hearts of all New Yorkers go out to the people of the Gulf
Coast in this time of devastating tragedy. I am shocked and disappointed
by the Bush administration's slow and scattershot response to
the emergency. People have literally been left to die.
I call on all New Yorkers
to help fill the void left by the federal government. This weekend,
I volunteered by raising funds for the American Red Cross. Though
we may feel helpless in the face of such immense suffering, all
of us have something to contribute, be it necessities like clothing
and toiletries, money, or time. Visit the Greater NY chapter of
the American Red Cross at http://www.nyredcross.org
to find out how you can help.
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