Please send this to anyone in areas affected by Gustav who is NOT familiar with “social media.” PLEASE DON’T JUST BLOG ABOUT IT! Many people have already left their Internet connections. Try to SMS a summary of this information to them, or call them.

If you have (or want to make) any media contacts, please spread the word so they can pass it along to local residents, shelters, etc.

All messages received at the “gustavhelp” or “gustavsafe” Twitter accounts will be re-posted for public viewing at http://gustavtracker.appspot.com.

PLEASE follow this public page if you are in a position to help. Notices may also be posted manually through this site.

IF YOU NEED HELP:

SMS JOIN GUSTAVHELP to 40404 (you only need to do this once)

Send as many messages as you need to, but you must start each message with d gustavhelp

Include as much information as you can (how to find/reach you), but remember these messages are public. Do not hesitate to ask for any kind of help if you need it!

EXAMPLE: d gustavhelp Mary Smith on roof 1322 Magnolia St New Orleans help

EXAMPLE: d gustavhelp Joe Biffen 555-555-5555 need a place for my horse near 123 Anywhere St New Orleans

IF YOU ARE SAFE:

SMS JOIN GUSTAVSAFE to 40404 (you only need to do this once)

Send as many messages as you need to, but you must start each message with d gustavsafe

Include as much information as you can, but remember these messages are public.

EXAMPLE: d gustavsafe John Deveraux and family are safe (cats too!) in Kentucky