Irene and the 518 Flood: how to help

Don’t have any fancy words or desire to bloviate. In certain areas, it’s bad. In others, it’s the type of thing that we usually disassociate from because it’s hundreds of miles away. Except it’s not. It’s right in our back yards.

One way to help is to visit the American Red Cross, which is always and consistently a responder to crises such as this.

UPDATE 4:17pm: Some other ways to help…

• In response to a question from reader cmg, Fly 92 and Price Chopper are collecting non-perishables for those hit hardest. Click here for more info.
• Via All Over Albany, the American Red Cross could use some volunteers to provide relief and assistance. Click here for more info.
• The Watershed Post also has a list of drop-off points for cash, clothing, food, volunteers and more.
• A website has been set up to help Windham rebuild. (thanks, Erin Morelli)