Special Bulletin: ISES Members Among Those Affected by Recent Hurricane

The International Special Events Society wishes to extend its heartfelt sympathies to those individuals whose lives have been disrupted or changed due to the recent tropical storms and hurricane to hit the Southeastern United States. And we would like to pass along information to all ISES members should you wish to assist in the relief efforts for Hurricane Katrina and her aftermath.

Immediately following natural disasters of this magnitude, the most urgent need is for portable electric generators, tarps, ice chests, potable water and food. If you are able to provide any of those items, please contact the agencies listed at the bottom of this communication.

Secondly, due to the scope of the damage, there is a great need for blood and for funds for the relief agencies whose staff members and volunteers are on the scene assisting with the recovery efforts. Please contact any of the relief agencies directly at the numbers below if you can assist in any way.

The ISES family thanks you for your concern and assistance during this difficult time.

Want to donate or need to receive blood? Find a blood bank in your area by visiting www.givelife.org

National Relief Agencies:
United States Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA): (800) 621-FEMA www.fema.gov
American Red Cross, Disaster Relief Fund: (800) HELP-NOW www.redcross.org
Catholic Charities, USA: (800) 919-9338 www.catholiccharitiesusa.org
Salvation Army: 1-800-SAL-ARMY www.salvationarmyusa.org

Local Relief Agencies:
City of New Orleans: www.cityofno.com/portal.aspx
Louisiana Homeland Security: www.ohsep.louisiana.gov
Florida Division of Emergency Management: 850-413-9900 www.floridadisaster.org
Florida Emergency Preparedness Association: 850-906-0779 www.fepa.org
Georgia Emergency Management Agency: (404) 635-7000 www.State.Ga.US/GEMA/
Mississippi Emergency Management Agency: (800) 442-6362 www.mema.state.ms.us

ISES New Orleans Chapter
Kara C. Pigeon, DMCP
Signature Events, LLC
(504) 962-7258
kpigeon@signature-dmc.com

ISES South Florida/ Caribbean
Wichita Villacres
PRA Destination Management Miami
(954) 880-0455
wvillacres@pra.com

ISES Atlanta Chapter
Mali Deasy
Total Plant & Floral Service, Inc.
(404) 881-8795
mali@total-plant.com

 

Special Events Magazine—Hurricane Disaster and Event Industry Outreach

With the devastation wreaked on the Gulf Coast's tourism and event industry by Hurricane Katrina this week, Special Events Magazine is creating a free posting service for job opportunities and aid. If you have a job available or can offer housing or other assistance for event professionals suffering through this disaster, please click here. Also, if you wish to inquire about a loved one in the area, or if you are an affected event pro who wants to share your news, please click here. We will create an online bulletin board to share news on our site, www.specialevents.com. Thank you for your support!