Things are getting bad in the Northeast.
Gas shortages have prompted threats of violence.
Elderly people in high rise apartments are trapped. Without power for the elevators, they cannot get to the street because they won't be able to climb the flights of stairs to get back.
In a disturbing commentary on our society, one town in New Jersey turned away electric crews from Alabama because the Southern workers were non-union. Looters are starting to take to the streets.
In an equally startling turn of events, the NYC Marathon is going forward. There is something profane about seeing water bottles and generators brought in for the jog-fest, while hungry storm victims shiver in cold apartments a block away.
Also, there is only one bridge connecting Staten Island to the city, and it's expected to be closed for the event. By nearly all accounts, Staten Island has been the hardest area in NY. A 20-foot wall of water crashed ashore and devastated the area.
Good people need your help.
Please take a look at the following links and consider donating to whatever organization you feel most comfortable supporting. Any amount will help.
Glenn Beck's Mercury One: http://fundly.com/mercury-one-disaster-relief-fund
The American Red Cross: http://www.redcross.org/charitable-donations
You can also text the word REDCROSS to 90999 to donate $10 to American Red Cross Disaster Relief. As in the case with other donations via mobile, the donation will show up on your wireless bill, or be deducted from your balance if you have a prepaid phone. You need to be 18 or older, or have parental permission, to donate this way. (If you change your mind, text the word STOP to 90999.)
The Salvation Army: http://www.salvationarmyusa.org/usn/www_usn_2.nsf
Catholic Charities: https://www.catholiccharitiesusa.org/sslpage.aspx?pid=2357
AmeriCares: http://www.americares.org/howtohelp/
