In Face Of Continuing Katrina And Rita Needs, Red Cross Adds Resources To Gulf Coast

The American Red Cross announced an extension of mental health assistance and other benefits to Hurricane Katrina and Rita survivors living in the hardest-hit areas of southern Louisiana and south Mississippi. These funds, initially set aside to meet the post-disaster emerging needs of hurricane survivors, are being used to bolster existing individual assistance through recovery case management and enhance emotional support initiatives.

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Filed under: Aid / Disasters on April 4th, 2008