The aftermath of Katrina and New Orleans cascades through Ohio
People throughout Ohio face the problems of relatives and friends looking for help and shelter following their losses from Katrina, as well as those working to help rescue and support the city after the devastation
In Toledo, Terri Dandridge has 18 people living in her 3 bedroom, 1 bath house, including her ex husband from New Orleans, who apparently won’t be providing child support
Schools around Dayton have enrolled children and expect many more, from military families coming to Wright Pat Air Force Base.
Also, Wright Pat Airmen were among the rescuers in New Orleans, and airlifted over 100 medical people from New Orleans to Nashville. The rescuers included 445th Airlift Wing and nine critical-care specialists from the 88th Medical Group
In Sycamore Township, Floyd Willians has taken in 28 relatives whom have lost everything and are currently living in his three bedroom house. Nearby, Mike and Darlene Rutledge have 10 additional family members currently staying in their two bedroom apartm
Over three hundred Ohio National Guardsmen of the 1st Battalion of the 148th Infantry from Cleveland have been working this week to help ease the suffering in New Orleans, by aiding in the evacuation and helping to feed the remaining people.
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