This is an email message I am forwarding through my blog: EMERGENCY!

Because...yes, it REALLY, REALLY, REALLY IS THIS BAD!

Email message received on Monday, November 17th, 2008:


International Declaration of Emergency
Update 01- November 17, 2008
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Greetings!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Republic of Lakotah
help@republicoflakotah.com
605-867-1111

RE: Twelfth Day of Snow Emergency

* Many hundreds of American Indians still snowbound and without electrical power or water on Pine Ridge Indian Reservation.
* Sofia Romero, age 98, snowed in, no power, no water, food situation unknown.
* Emme Zimiga, age 96, snowed in, no power, no water, food situation unknown.
* Amanda Milk, age 80's, no legs, dialysis patient, snowed in, presumed dead.
* Hisle SD - 38 households (average of 17 persons per household on Reservation) still snowed in with out power or water.
* Lost Dog Community - 5 families snowed in, no power, no water, food situation unknown.
* Lacreek Electric Association reports that over 1,000 power distribution poles broken by the storm have been replaced, but dozens more are still down, while repair efforts have been diverted to the some of the main distribution lines still partially inoperative.
* Red Cross Effort Vehemently Incompetent - As documented by Marion White Mouse (605-462-6242), the American Red Cross sent a contingency of one volunteer, Monica Turkleson who departed the Reservation prematurely on Saturday, November 15th. Ms. Turkleson's "aide" consisted of nothing and her behavior was reported as impatient, rude and racist. Russell Means suggests that this organization change its name to the "White Cross."


For More Information About the Situation of the People on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservaton, CLICK HERE


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May the Great Mystery continue to guide and protect the paths of you and your loved ones,

Russell Means
Chief Facilitator
Republic of Lakotah