"Death was only part of the devastation along the Gulf Coast. There were also the hunger, the thirst and the homelessness. The casinos that employ thousands of people in the area were badly damaged. Officials had limited fuel, telephone service and manpower, no working bathrooms and little more to cling to than a promise of help on the way. Widespread looting was reported, and the police, attending to life-threatening situations, Mr. Creel said, could do little to respond.
Peter Teahen, a spokesman for the American Red Cross, said supplies were en route from staging areas in Birmingham, Ala., and Houston. "We can't tell you when food is going to be served," Mr. Teahen said. "We're hoping to do it, ideally, in the next couple of days."
Peter Teahen, a spokesman for the American Red Cross, said supplies were en route from staging areas in Birmingham, Ala., and Houston. "We can't tell you when food is going to be served," Mr. Teahen said. "We're hoping to do it, ideally, in the next couple of days."
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