Help the victims of Hurricane Charlie

I just wanted to take a break from Sudan for a moment to let you know how you can help the victims of Hurricane Charlie, which devasted sections of Florida over the weekend:

Emergency management officials recommend that those wishing to assist hurricane victims give cash donations and resist going to affected areas. Some charitable organizations recommended by the Federal Emergency Management Agency:

• American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund, 800-HELP-NOW (800-435-7669) or 800-257-7575 (Spanish), www.redcross.org.

• Catholic Charities, USA, 800-919-9338, www.catholiccharitiesusa.org.

• Salvation Army, 800-SAL-ARMY (800-725-2769), www.salvationarmyusa.org.

• United Methodist Committee on Relief, 800-554-8583, www.gbgm-umc.org.

• For a complete list of charitable agencies recommended by FEMA, see www.fema.gov/rrr/help2.shtm.