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List of stories about local reaction to the Sept. 11 terrorist attack
San Juan county residents pause to remember (Friday, Sept. 14)
Tuesday evening gathering at FHHS
Blood drive and donation information
posted 09/12/01
San Juan County residents interested in helping victims of the terrorist attack can send donations to the Red Cross and/or donate blood.
Puget Sound Blood Center has sent a large part of its blood supply via truck to New York. Donors are needed to replenish the supply. A blood drive will be held on San Juan Island from noon to 6 p.m. Oct. 3. People interested in donating can contact Pat Ball at 378.4557.
Donations can be sent to National Disaster Relief Fund at the following address:
American Red Cross
PO Box 249
Anacortes, WA 98221
Checks can also be dropped off into the donation box in front of the Election's office at the Courthouse. The Courthouse is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Donors who want to direct their funds to be used solely for the New York victims should write New York Sept. 11, 2001 on the memo line of their check. For Washington, D.C. should write Washington, D.C. Sept. 11, 2001 on their check.
Online resources for coping with emotions
The state Department of Health Services Web site has advice and links to information mental health resources.
The Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) offers advice on their Web site for parents and teachers on how to help children cope with their feelings
Members of the International Coach Federation have set up coaching support, pro-bono in response to the tragic events. Go to their Web site for more information.
Some flights allowed to resume
updated 09/13/01
According to Friday Harbor Port Director Steve Simpson aircraft will be permitted to fly under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) beginning this morning. Seaplanes which use Visual Flight Rules (VFR) are not yet allowed to resume operations.
Medevac back in service
posted 09/12/01
Sheriff Bill Cumming said medevac flights were resumed mid-afternoon Tuesday to the San Juans. Essential public services were a top priority of the sheriff's department. "We've been under heightened awareness regarding the power stations and the water systems," he said.
The order by the FAA grounding all aircraft meant medical patients needing treatment in a hospital had to go by ferry. Resumption of the medevac flights was an important step, Cumming said.
"This has a profound effect on the emergency personnel," he said. "We all feel helpless. Our hearts and prayers are with the people of New York."
