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Keeping all those in Ike's path in my prayers.

Here is the FEMA assistance information that was just released:

(1) You have to register by phone [(800) 323-9603] or on-line for assistance. These are the only two methods being accepted.

(2) FEMA has for every family impacted a total of $28,800 to help.

(3) FEMA will also provide funds for medical assistance needs and transportation.

(4*) Biogen (MS Active Source) will help Avonex and Tysabri patients with assistance so that your medical needs are met without delay.

-Vic

I thank God that Suzy is ok, as well as so many others in Ike's path. I received word from my nephew that my brother and his family in Houston are all ok, only minor damages to their 2 homes, with lots of tree limbs down in roadways. It will likely be at least one, if not two weeks before the far suburbs get power restored. With the heat, plus now all that humidity...it's going to be miserable, especially for those with any sort of breathing problems

I too am glad everyone is ok, my grandma went back to her house in Alvin today, trees down and knee deep water but her house is good thank God! Now we here in Arkansas are just hoping we come through it tonight with minimal damage, we are already so water logged it isn't funny, and I live in tornado alley so that is a concern.

prayers being sent your way Renee.

the scenes of devastation are just awful

I pray for all whose homes/businesses have been damaged by the winds, floods and those awful fires on Galvestan Island....plus the millions without power now in this southern heat and humidity

and deepest sympathy where life has been lost.....thank God it was few but even one is too many

praying for many helpers to make the recovery fast and efficient


and oh please dear God no more landfalling hurricanes this year

I know the news has been overtaken by stock market woes and campaign foes again................

but

it really doesnt seem that all is going as smoothly as could be in the recovery and most people who were impacted are still suffering more than should be after this many days. I am shocked to see how slow it is to get supplies & help to those in need.And the extent of destruction in some areas is awful. This is going to be a very long recovery and for many life will never be the same as it was before Ike.


Let's keep them in our prayers.