 Marsha: has been living off peanut butter and jelly sandwiches |
The mayor of New Orleans has warned that the death toll from Hurricane Katrina is likely to run into thousands in his city alone. Four fifths of the city is under water and rescuers are still trying to reach those trapped by the floodwaters, many without food or water.
This morning on Breakfast:
Marsha Sowders, from Gulfport Mississippi, told us how she returned home to find she'd lost everything - and looters were prowling the area.
Her landlord let her ride out the storm in a hotel he owns, but when she got home, she discovered she had nothing left. She's now living on a peanut butter and jelly sandwich a day: We heard from two sets of British parents whose children were caught up in the hurricane. Thankfully, Natalie Train and Peter Henry both contacted their families overnight, to say they're safe and well. We got the latest travel advice from journalist Alison Rice. Helpline round-up
New Foreign Office helpline One of our guests mentioned a new phoneline, for those who are worried about relatives trapped in the hurricane. It's: 020 700 80000
You can also try the British Consulate direct in Houston, Texas. You will need to add the dialling code for the US to this number: 713-659 6270
Camp America has emergency numbers for those caught up in the hurricane: from the UK, parents and relatives should ring 00-1-954-659-7934
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