More Volunteers Needed Again

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R E L I A N T C E N T E R

J I C

Joint Information Center

Hurricane Katrina Houston Response

Monday, September 5, 2005 5:00 PM

Media Advisory

JUDGE ROBERT ECKELS AND MAYOR BILL WHITE ENCOURAGE ADDITIONAL VOLUNTEERISM AND

APPLAUDE THE VOLUNTEER SPIRIT OF THE COMMUNITY

(HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS) - Harris County Judge Robert Eckels and Houston Mayor Bill

White are asking citizens to further reach-out to the evacuees by volunteering at

Reliant Park. One thousand more volunteers are needed to share in Houston's spirit

and big-hearted efforts. Volunteers are asked to come directly to Reliant Park now

and to stay throughout the night. Volunteers are asked to follow signage and enter

the facility at McNee and Kirby where they will directed to the Volunteer Check-in.

Over 25,000 volunteers thus far have volunteered in the relief campaign for the

22,400 Hurricane Katrina evacuees currently finding shelter at Reliant Park.

Reliant Park has become the largest evacuation shelter in U.S. history and has been

able to continue its efforts largely because of the level of volunteerism and

support by those citizens. The response from the citizens of Houston and Harris

County has been remarkable. However, this is an ongoing effort and volunteers are

still needed and are encouraged to continue volunteering at the Reliant Park

facilities.

"Once again Harris County residents have risen to the challenge of helping their

fellow neighbor," said Judge Robert Eckels. "The mayor and I are so proud of our

community in their continuous support through not only their donations, but in their

volunteerism as well."