28 September 2005
Brown Shifts Blame for Katrina Response
A combative Michael Brown blamed the Louisiana governor, the New Orleans mayor and even the Bush White House that appointed him for the dismal response to Hurricane Katrina in a fiery appearance Tuesday before Congress. In response, lawmakers alternately lambasted and mocked the former FEMA director.
09 September 2005
Report: Louisiana blocked Red Cross
The Louisiana Department of Homeland Security blocked a vanguard of Red Cross trucks filled with water, food, blankets and hygiene items from bringing relief to the thousands of hungry and thirsty evacuees stranded in the New Orleans Superdome after Hurricane Katrina struck, according to a Fox News Channel report.
02 September 2005
Upstate heeds pleas of storm victims
Upstate residents touched by horrific images of people along the Gulf Coast left destitute by Hurricane Katrina are helping with monetary donations, food and other necessary items.
Greenville Offers Palmetto Expo Center To Evacuees
The Greenville community is offering relief for people left homeless in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.
The Spinx Company Commits to Operate at a Zero Profit Margin on All Gasoline Sales and Merchandise Sales in Response to Hurricane Disaster
The Spinx Company, Inc. commits to operate at a Zero Profit Margin on all gasoline sales and merchandise sales from Monday, August 29, 2005 through Monday, September 12, 2005. The Spinx Company is taking this action to help absorb the dramatic increase in wholesale gasoline prices in the wake of Hurricane Katrina.
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