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November 15, 2005
Constructive reconstruction
by Sylvia S Tognetti
If you think that almost 100 years of experience might improve response time for a disaster that is well anticipated, see this post by the Questionable Authority (and comments), regarding response to the San Francisco earthquake of 1906.
Once the first responders to a disaster have done their job, and media coverage begins to fade, comes the hard and perhaps the most critical part - the reconstruction, which in the case of the Gulf Coast will shape the future of the whole country. So there is another new blog worthy of a regular read is the Gulf Coast Reconstruction Watch, part of a project of the Institute for Southern Studies, to keep this process accountable and constructive. They are also accepting anonymous tips and monetary contributions towards an Investigative Fund so as to be able to provide comprehensive coverage of both the good and the bad, and identify actions that are needed.
Lastly, for those of you in the DC area, Margie and her band, Disaster Relief, continue their Round the Beltway Tour to raise Katrina relief funds. Next stop, Domku, tomorrow, Wednesday the 16th, 8:30 pm - in Margie's words:
Hey y'all!!!Just wanted to let you all know me and my band Disaster Relief are continuing our Refugees Round the Beltway tour. Next stop: deej out at Domku! If you haven't been to Domku, now's your chance to munch on some great food, drink butt kicking Belgian beers, and hang with great friends on a Wednesday night! It's at 821 Upshur St NW in Petworth. Kickoff is at 830p! Join me and my unusual suspects: LT King on Drums, Don Fede on bass, the fabulous Sandy Bishop on vocals, and guest performers Bruce Blaylock on guitar, Paul Hyland of the Oxymorons and Moshe Adler on percussion, and very special guest John Penovich on guitar. (You might know him from a little ol band called the Cravin Dogs!!!) Not that the rest of my band isn't very special, but you know what I mean. Anyone else want to join the band? Let me know!!!! Doornation is $5 most of which is going to MusiCares cuz they were kind enough to hook me up after the storm [that would be Katrina, you short-memory freaks --ed] Also: Save the date of Tuesday December 13! We're planning a Christmas Extravaganza at Bangkok Blues with Disaster Relief and the Oxymorons!!!!
Thanks to all of you for your support. So far we've managed to raise over $3,700 for Share Our Strength, Habitat for Humanity and New Orleans Blues Queen Marva Wright. Your contributions are greatly appreciated. Hope to see you Wednesday!!!!
Posted by Sylvia S Tognetti at November 15, 2005 1:54 PM
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