Internet Helps Hurricane Families

An MSNBC article with a list of sites to help families reconnect with loved ones and find and share information. Text messaging appears to be one of the best ways to get in touch as well:

"More than ever, the Internet is playing a huge role in the effort to pick up the pieces from Hurricane Katrina. From information and news to relief efforts and searches for family members, people are turning to the Web."

"For residents of the Gulf States, the Internet and wireless technology are the only means of getting information about loved ones."

UPDATE: Here is another related story from Wired News

Another interesting article from Wired News about a Disaster Map Wiki