Chaltab gets my point. Yes it needs to be covered, but there is so much more that they can do than *just* cover while they're down there, or while they're getting down there. For example, pack the plane to the gills with bottled water and baby formula when flying into the region.

It's interesting seeing all the little ways people are trying to help. Kids setting up lemonade stands and sending the proceeds to Katrina Relief. Yard Sales to the same effect. eBay has set up a special thing where you can sell stuff and have the proceeds go to the relief effort.