Texans urged to aid Hurricane Ike relief effort

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Texans urged to aid Hurricane Ike relief effort

Abbie Carter

Story Created: Sep 23, 2008 at 12:07 PM CST

Story Updated: Sep 23, 2008 at 12:07 PM CST

(AP) AUSTIN – Gov. Rick Perry encouraged Texans to donate to the Texas Disaster Relief Fund to help communities affected by Hurricane Ike. He unveiled a public service announcement Monday that will air on donated air time throughout the state.

PRIVATE FUND

The Legislature has not given a significant amount of money to the state disaster relief fund in years. The private fund was developed as an alternative in 2005 in the aftermath of Hurricane Rita.

TO DONATE

•By mail: Make checks payable to Texas Disaster Relief Fund and mail them to Office of the Governor, Texas Disaster Relief Fund, P.O. Box 12878, Austin, Texas 78711-2878

•Online: By credit card at www.texasonline.state.tx.us/tolapp/disasterfund/home.do

•Information: Call 1-866-292-5357 or go to www.texasdisasterrelieffund.org

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