SBE Moves to Help Members in Hurricane Zone

The SBE said it wants to help members who have suffered severe loss due to Hurricane Katrina.
“SBE will act as a clearing house, putting those who can offer help in touch with those who have requested it,” it said in a statement.
The engineering society has set up an e-mail address, , saying members in need, or others on their behalf, can contact the National Office and relate their need.
“Those who can offer assistance are also asked to contact the National Office using the same e-mail address, to let us know what assistance they are able to offer. The National Office staff will contact members across the country that have offered their help, and put them in touch with those seeking assistance,” it said in a statement from President Raymond Benedict. “Assistance may be needed to provide temporary housing, clothing and personal items or possibly equipment or parts for station facilities that have sustained damage.”
Those who need or wish to offer help can also call the office at a special number, (317) 846-9092, or visit the web site; click here.