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September 2, 2005 |
Dear Families and Friends, Voices of September 11th offers our deepest sympathies to the victims of Hurricane Katrina. Our thoughts and prayers are with those who perished, and we offer our condolences to their families and friends. Our hearts also go out to all those who have suffered physical injuries and experienced the trauma of displacement because of this tragic and life changing event. Hurricane Katrina's unprecedented destruction of homes and lives compels every American to do their part to aid the massive recovery effort. In this week's e-Newsletter, we have included a list of agencies collecting aid for Katrina relief (click here). We urge you to offer your assistance to the thousands of people in desperate need in the Gulf States. Communities throughout the nation are actively collecting money and supplies for Katrina relief. Here in New Canaan, the YMCA is accepting donations at the armory and local Boy Scouts are collecting money in town for relief. VOICES plans to publicize efforts like this on our website, so please email us at info@voicesofsept11.org to keep us informed of efforts in your community. Hurricane Katrina also reminds all of us that planning ahead is crucial for all traumatic, life-threatening situations. VOICES encourages all of you to participate in the National Preparedness Month Campaign by using our website's Preparedness page (click here). In partnership with the Department of Homeland Security and the American Red Cross, VOICES is providing daily readiness tips to help you form response plans and assemble emergency kits to prepare for a natural disaster or terrorist attack. Small steps taken in advance of an emergency will help provide your family with security and peace of mind during the critical first steps of a disaster. VOICES reminds all of you as well that we are still accepting advance registration for our September 10th Information Forum and September 11th Commemorative Luncheon. Please contact the VOICES' office at (800) 505-3911 or (203) 966-3911 if you are interested in attending one or both events. Finally, as the approach of Labor Day brings Summer to a close, please accept the best wishes of all of us at VOICES for a safe and restful weekend. We look forward to seeing all of you in New York City next weekend. Warm Regards,
Hurricane Katrina's effect on the Gulf States only reinforces how vital it is to be prepared for any emergency situation. Preparations are virtually the same for natural and man-made disasters, and modest actions taken now can help ensure safety and peace of mind for your families in case of an emergency. VOICES has joined the coalition to promote the 2005 National Preparedness Month campaign during the month of September. A nationwide effort co-sponsored by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the American Red Cross, National Preparedness Month 2005 encourages Americans to prepare for emergencies in their homes, businesses and schools. Tip One Take a moment to imagine that there is an emergency, like a fire in your home, and you need to leave quickly. What are the best escape routes from your home? Find at least two ways out of each room. Now, write it down – you’ve got the beginning of a plan. Tip Two Pick a place to meet after a disaster. Designate two meeting places. Choose one right outside your home, in case of a sudden household emergency, such as a fire. The second place you choose needs to be outside your neighborhood, in the event that it is not safe to stay near or return to your home. Tip Three Choose an emergency contact person outside your area because it may be easier to call long distance than locally after a local/regional disaster. Take a minute now to call or e-mail an out-of-town friend or family member to ask him or her to be your family’s designated contact in the event of an emergency. Be sure to share the contact’s phone number with everyone in the family. During an emergency, you can call your contact who can share with other family members where you are; how you are doing; and how to get in contact with you. Tip Four Complete an emergency contact card and make copies for each member of your family to carry with them. Be sure to include an out-of-town contact on your contact care. It may be easier to reach someone out of town if local phone lines are out of service or overloaded. You should also have at least one traditionally wired landline phone, as cordless or cellular phones may not work in an emergency. Visit www.redcross.org or www.ready.gov for sample emergency contact cards. Tip Five Dogs may be man’s best friend, but due to health regulations, most emergency shelters cannot house animals. Find out in advance how to care for your pets and working animals when disaster strikes. Pets should not be left behind, but could be taken to a veterinary office, family member’s home or animal shelter during an emergency. Also be sure to store extra food and water for pets. For more information, visit the Animal Safety section on www.redcross.org or visit the Humane Society Web site at www.hsus.org
Sep 11, 2005
Bradley J. Fetchet Memorial Golf Tournament Location: The Country Club of New Canaan (CT).
Jackey Sayegh Duggan Charitable Foundation 4th Annual Food and Wine Celebration
Gregory T. Spagnoletti Foundation Golf Tournament
Michael J. Berkeley Golf Outing
Frank Thomas Aquilino Golf Outing
Sep 29, 2005Time: 12:00 pm Please click here to send us information on your memorial or foundation event. The information will be posted on the VOICES website and included in the newsletters.
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Sep 10, 2005 VOICES Information Forum Time: 10:30 am - 5:30 pm Location: Marriott Financial Center Hotel, 85 West Street, New York, NY
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