To Donate Blood
All eligible donors are being asked to give blood at Central Blood Bank,
American Red Cross or community collection centers so reserves will be
available if needed for victims in yesterday's attacks. Hundreds of units of
red blood cells have already been shipped from Pittsburgh to the New York
Blood Center.
Walk-ins are accepted, but donors should make an appointment with the
Central Blood Bank by calling (866) 366-3771. The American Red Cross can be
reached at (800) 542-5663. Donors must be at least 17, weigh 103 pounds to
donate to the Central Blood Bank, or 105 pounds for the American Red Cross,
and be in good health.
To Make a Cash Donation
American Red Cross (800) 435-7669
Salvation Army (800) 725-2769
United Way of Allegheny County (412) 261-6010
For
Someone to Talk To
Allegheny County has two 24-hour rumor control lines. Adults can call the
Allegheny County Rumor Control Line at (412) 820-4300. Children can call the
Contact Pittsburgh Kids' Line at (800) 578-5100.
Contact the Office of
Victims of Crime at the U.S. Justice Department at (800) 331-0075 for
information to families about victims and about services for survivors and
their rights.
If you have any information to provide on the plane which
crashed outside Pittsburgh, please call the FBI - Pittsburgh office at (412)
471-2000.
America Attacked -
The Latest News
U.S. Government Guide Robert Longley has all the latest news to keep you
up-to-date.
U.S. News - An Act of War?
In the worst attack on
the US since Pearl Harbor, three hijacked planes slammed into major national
landmarks on Tuesday, collapsing both of NYC's twin towers and plunging the
Pentagon in Washington into flames. Get the latest info on the tragedies
from U.S. News Guide, Clare Saliba.
Air
Travel - Chaos in the Skies
Air Travel Guide Linda
Nelson provides up-to-the-minute news updates as well as information on the
latest flight information, airlines refunds and more.
How
to Talk to Your Kids
Answers to common questions that children will have about the tragedy from
Internet for Kids Guide, Tina Kells.
Scenes of
the Tragedy in New York
About Fashion Guide, Cynthia Nellis, was in NYC for a conference when she took
these shocking photos.
Teaching Kids About Terrorists
Secondary School Educators Guide, Melissa Kelly, has tips for dealing with
kids questions in the classroom.
Terror
Truths
Many nasty rumors have
started circulating in cyberspace. Were World Trade Center tenants warned 45
minutes in advance? Was Twin Tower rubble being auctioned on eBay? Urban
Legends Guide David Emery finds the facts.
Search for Disaster Information
In light of today's
horrifying terrorist attacks in the eastern U.S., Web Search Guide Kevin
Elliott will be updating this directory of related Web information sources.
Find out where to donate blood, how to talk to your kids, emergency response
measures, closures and evacuations, airline information, survivor lists and
crisis counseling. Also see his article on the
Survivor
Search Sites.
