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Relief organizations, government agencies, and others are working nationwide to help cope with the devastation from the attacks on New York and Washington, D.C. Locations for blood donation, contacts for victims’ charities, updates on rescue efforts, travel availability and other information have been issued. Below is a list of some available resources.

Help.org
If you wish to make a financial contribution to the relief effort, this site has direct links and contact info for the different organizations and charities assisting in the recovery effort.

http://www.helping.org

The American Red Cross
The Red Cross is asking for financial and blood donations to help its disaster relief efforts.
1-800-HELP-NOW
1-800-GIVE-LIFE (to donate blood)

Redcross.org

The National “I’m Okay” Message Center
Prodigy has opened an online message center to the general public to help people find information about loved ones affected by the tragedy.
http://okay.prodigy.net/

Missing Persons Hotline
Maintained by New York City Mayor’s Office
1-212-560-2730

FBI Tip Line
The FBI has set up a toll-free number to call for those with any information on the attacks.
1-866-483-5137
www.ifccfbi.gov

American Airlines
American has set up toll-free number to assist the victims’ families.
1-800-245-0999
www.aa.com

United Airlines
United’s toll-free number to assist victims’ families.

1-800-932-8555
www.ual.com

FEMA
The Federal Emergency Management Agency provides federal aid to people and businesses injured in the attacks.

1-800-462-9029
www.fema.gov

Talking to Children About a Crisis
WGBH’s resource page on how to talk to your children about tragedy.
http://www.wgbh.org/kids-family?item_id=461390

Airport Openings Information
FAA’s Air Traffic Control System Command Center has announced airports with security clearance to resume flights.
www.faa.gov/ats/ata/airport_cert/airport_cert.html
www.fly.faa.gov

Federal Aviation Administration

www.faa.gov

The White House
Read statements by President Bush and his cabinet on the attacks.

www.whitehouse.gov

U.S. Justice Department
The Justice Department’s Office of Victims of Crime has set up an assistance hotline for victims’ families.

1-800-331-0075
www.usdoj.gov

The Pentagon

www.defenselink.mil

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