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    Not all of our private investigator member victim losses will be posted here because of the severity of their conditions, but here are a few to share with you:

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    "Hello,

    First I want to thank IPIU for offering assistance.

    At this time I am in Hot Springs, Arkansas.

    It is just so disheartening to think I have no home, no schools for my three daughters, no money except what is in my checking account for bills. I did not pay before I left (best thing I could have done).

    My husband has lost his job because the business he worked for has been completely destroyed.

    This is just so horrible that I have spoken to many who feel there is no reason to live.

    We must be very concerned about the health hazards in the New Orleans area due to the contaminated rising sewage water with dead bodies and animals. The people that are walking through this mess could be carriers of some of the deadliest diseases our country will ever face.

    We also must think about these same people being transported over state lines to Texas where it could spread.

    I don't know if the government is concerned about this however we should all begin thinking about it.

    Again...thank you for extending such help to all of us. We have no where to go and nothing to go to. We all are just feeling extremely helpless.

    May God be with you and all of the victims of the terrible situation.

    Jodi
    PI Member since December 2003





    "My name is Sherrie and I am a member of the IPIU. I live in New Orleans and have lost everything. I would like to apply for the emergency aid that's being offered to the victims. I have evacuated to Atlanta, Georgia to stay with an uncle until we are able to get back into the see to evaluate the damage of our home.

    Thank you.

    Sherrie
    PI Member since October 2004




    "I own a house in Ville Platte, Louisana. I dont know yet the severity of what the storm caused, but I am sure it has done some major damage. Can I get some financial assistance?

    Sincerely,

    Chris
    PI Member since July 2005




    "Please keep my family in your prayers. My daughter-in-law and grandson live in New Orleans

    Thank you and God Bless You,

    Bill
    PI Member since January 2005




    "I have family that lives in New Orleans that needs help.

    Rosa




    I am writing you to see if there is anyone working in the Gulfport, Mississippi area. We have been trying to locate my Aunt Karen Kowel. From the pictures on TV, the Grand Casino is sitting where her house would have been.

    I have all her information. You can privately email me or my mother. My mother has all her information.

    We are considering her deceased due to the fact that none of her family has had contact with her since 1:00AM Sunday.

    Sincerely,

    James
    PI Member since December 2004



    I have a sister in Biloxi, MS.

    I spoke with her briefly after the storm and a brief e-mail from her work. She seems okay.

    Apparently her home made it through, as did her husband and 2 young daughters.

    Thank you for being there for your members.

    Michael
    PI Member since August 2004


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    I have an uncle and aunt that live in Moss Point, Mississippi. The address is 4906 Griffin Street, Moss Point MS 39563. My uncle's name is George King and my aunt is Darlene, they may have my grandmother with them who is suffering from Alzheimer's disease and has been in a nursing home nearby.

    Also, I have an uncle and aunt and grandmother missing from Gautier Mississippi. Their address is 8621 Bayou Castille, Gautier MS, 39581. Their names are Jim and Anita Backstrom. They may have Carolyn Backstrom, who is elderly with them. Jim Backstrom is a well known judge in the area. We think they may have evacuated to a camp in Lederville, but cannot be certain.

    Please, if there is any way to find out if they are alive we would just like to know.

    Thank you and God bless.

    Christie
    PI Member since October 2004



    I am a private investigator out of Gulfport, MS. I have my own agency. I stayed during the hurricane but recently evacuated to North Carolina so that I could tie up some loose ends on three of my out of State cases.

    I am not a union-member as of yet and I don't know what kind of assistance that you could provide for me but I am interested in finding out more.

    A lot of my clients are attorneys that were in downtown Gulfport. Most offices were flooded and gutted on the first floor. Second story firms may be OK. But no one will be able to do anything until the electricity is turned back on which could take three weeks to a month.

    Thank you for thinking about us.



    My Sister and her husband and their twin boys are from New Orleans and have lost everything they had. If there is any way that IPIU could help them I would appreciate it.

    Thank you so much all that you are doing to help the people devestated by this storm.

    Sincerely,

    Stacey
    PI Member since June 2005




    PS: I will return later today to post more. There are SO MUCH MORE to share, and I cannot share all of them because of some personal tragic requests. But I will do my best.

    Please visit the other announcement we have at the following link:


    Hurricane Katrina Private Investigator Victims: Aid & Assistance offered by IPIU.

    Thank you for your patience and your support,

    Julia

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    When I read these stories, I am extremely heart broken. I want to help but financially unable to do so. I believe it will get worse before it gets better, but we will conquer this tragedy with the help of IPIU. I believe the president should step up and do alot more than what is being done(my opinion). Too many people are stranded with no way to get out and there is no way to get in and help them. I think there should be some place locally in our cities that we can donate items that are strictly donated through IPIU. Maybe someone from IPIU support can set up something like that for us. This help is needed urgently.

    Thank You and God Bless
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    Quote Originally Posted by Lori Copaus
    I want to help but financially unable to do so.
    Lori, you may be able to help with some sparetime phone support to some of our members or their families. It can be set up where you call them or they can call you (privately).

    Here is the contact email if you're interested:

    sister.donor@ipiu.org

    (For men, use brother.donor@ipiu.org )

    Just make sure you email what you can do or are willing to do.

    Thank you for your kindness,

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    David,
    Thank you for this email address, I have just written and offered my time, I have already donated all of my savings, a new laptop just seems entirely ridiculous now.
    The only other thing I can do is pray, and I'm doing alot of that now. My heart is crying for these people!
    Joyce

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    I have also written and stated that I would be willing to offer what assistance I can, although I am not able to contribute financially. Joyce, my heart crys for all the Katrina victims as well. Undoubtedly we will be praying for them tonight in church.

    John

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    Quote Originally Posted by David Copeland
    Lori, you may be able to help with some sparetime phone support to some of our members or their families. It can be set up where you call them or they can call you (privately).

    Here is the contact email if you're interested:

    sister.donor@ipiu.org

    (For men, use brother.donor@ipiu.org )

    Just make sure you email what you can do or are willing to do.

    Thank you for your kindness,

    David
    I just sent off an e-mail to offer any help. Thanks for letting me help.

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    Regarding my above e-mail it can back as undeliverable (to brother.donor@ipiu.org)

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    Quote Originally Posted by Terry Frampton
    Regarding my above e-mail it can back as undeliverable (to brother.donor@ipiu.org)
    Thank you for reporting this. Tech support has fixed it.

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    I'd like to state that my church this weekend in all services has prayed for the Hurricane victims and has collected money to donate to the Salvation Army for the relief effort. Also, I experienced the same problem Terry had in the email, and I give kudos to Tech Support for being on the ball with fixing that issue. In case that one bounces for some reason, (God Forbid), I'd be happy to act as a contact point or whatever service to the Katrina victims as I can. Please contact me at my pi address posted below. Thanks. I wish all a great Labor Day holiday, and thank you for letting me belong to such a fine and caring bunch of people.

    John (Johnny) Ginsberg, Management Member.

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    I am here in Detroit. I would be will to go to the affected area to give some assistance if needed. If someone is aware of how a I can connect with the agencies there, please let me know. Arthur Fields

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    Thanks to everyone for their prayers and help. We live in the Mobile area. I know other areas were harder hit than we were but our area sustained a lot of flooding and high winds too. Many lost all they had. Please keep praying for us during this time of need. It will take a very long time to recover. Especially those of us who are now unemployed and had no renter's insurance.
    LURA JONES
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    Quote Originally Posted by Lura Jones
    Thanks to everyone for their prayers and help. We live in the Mobile area. I know other areas were harder hit than we were but our area sustained a lot of flooding and high winds too. Many lost all they had. Please keep praying for us during this time of need. It will take a very long time to recover. Especially those of us who are now unemployed and had no renter's insurance.
    Thank you, Lura. Please say hellow to your husband, Jim, for all of us. (By the way, he also has a User Name and password here too).

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    Thank you Donna. It is nice to hear from you. I told my husband, Jim, hello from you all. Can I have another ID packet sent to me and also get an extension? Mine was damaged by the flood. Thanks much.

    Love and prayers to all.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Lura Jones
    Thank you Donna. It is nice to hear from you. I told my husband, Jim, hello from you all. Can I have another ID packet sent to me and also get an extension? Mine was damaged by the flood. Thanks much.

    Love and prayers to all.
    Lura, please call 800-548-1526 Wednesday and ask for Allen. He can assist you quicker.

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    Thank you for the info. But is that next wed?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Lura Jones
    Thank you for the info. But is that next wed?
    Lura, you can call Allen Monday through Thursday during the day. Fridays are half day.

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    I have an aunt, uncle and many cousins that live(d) in the West Bank of Greater New Orleans. My uncle had his roof torn off in the back of his house and had a HUGE maple tree that had been in his backyard for decades and had been uprooted. Fortunately, the front of the house is where most of his valuables were and is still considered livable. He stayed awhile until he was allowed to come back in.

    Conversely, my aunt and cousin's house was deemed unlivable due to the extensive roof damage and are now staying in California and Washington state. These were people who have lived their whole lives in the Greater New Orleans area.

    As for my Godfather and Godmother, I believe their house is still under water since they lived in New Orleans East and have had trouble getting a hold of them.

    This has been quite a traumatic experience; however, I believe this has made us closer as a family regardless of the miles that now seperate us. If there is any silver lining to this dark cloud, it's that.

    Sincerely,

    Nathan

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    MY HOME IS OPEN TO ANYONE FROM THE GULF REGION IN NEED OF A PLACE TO STAY. I LIVE IN OHIO.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Wendell C Collier
    MY HOME IS OPEN TO ANYONE FROM THE GULF REGION IN NEED OF A PLACE TO STAY. I LIVE IN OHIO.
    Wendell, please go to the following link for instructions on how to help:
    http://www.ipiu.org/forums/showthread.php?t=25928

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    Quote Originally Posted by Arthur Fields
    I am here in Detroit. I would be will to go to the affected area to give some assistance if needed. If someone is aware of how a I can connect with the agencies there, please let me know. Arthur Fields
    I have volunteered with the Red Cross Disaster Action Team since 911. Although we are not going south we are taking care of victoms who travel north and are looking for temporary housing.

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    i am uplifted by a case i did recently, a woman who lost everything due to katrina , frm Mississippi, sat with me on the phone for 2 hrs & when we met in person spent an additionial 2 hrs talking, i was able to hear 1st han how a person feels, my heart goes out to all people who suffer, she had the most uplifting spirit even through it all, i almost cried hearing the stories, but she patte my hand & told me,"its all material" we are alive & uninjured....

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