Due to the sever storms in the Northeastern United States. Ferret Friends Disaster Response International is on "Disaster Alert" status. Reports from New York ferret people, Philidelphia Ferret People, New Jersey Ferret People indicate a state of Emergency has been declared. National Guard has been called out in New York City, Staten Island, NY and in New Jersey. If you are in one of the above listed areas or are being effected by this storm - please call you local ferret Club and/or shelter to let them know that you are O.K. If you know of someone that is in dire need of assistance please let us know as soon as possible. We will need: Their Name, Where they are, number of animal affected, what is needed and most important address where emergency supplies (if needed should be sent). This is a serious storm folks - ferrets should be inside. Watch those space heaters (they have been know to cause fires), If you live in an all electric home: fill you bathtub with water (your pipes may freeze). Extra blankies in your ferrets cage. If you experience a power outage - bundle up under the covers - take your ferrets with you (O.K. stop laughing) they will stay with you under the covers because of the cold. Do not go out and drive your vehicle in the storm! Notify your local Ferret Club/Shelter of who you are and where you are - check back in with them after the storm to let them know your status. Keep Warm, Keep Safe AGAIN OUR PHONE NUMBER: 407-567-0994 Chere McCoy Ferret Friends Disaster Response International [Posted in FML issue 1437]