The Authentic Eccentric

Please scroll down for the latest updates.

The online community has sprung into action on Gustav; here are some helpful resources:

Andy Carvin has launched a Gustav information/aggregation center on Ning you can join for updates.

If you are using Twitter, please use the gustav hashtag (#gustav) so we can find your updates and aggregate them into the information center.

The Red Cross has a blog up and is updating Gustav news and information

The Gustav wiki is up and running here.

FEMA has launched The National Emergency Family Registry and Locator System to help evacuees reconnect. You can register via the web if you still have access or dial 1-800-588-9822 to register.

Twitter has many Gustav tweeters and real time updates. The best channels for hurricane specific information are:

http://www.twitter.com/redcross
http://www.twitter.com/dfwgustav
http://www.twitter.com/gustavreporter
http://www.twitter.com/gustavalerts
http://www.twitter.com/gustav08
http://www.twitter.com/hurricanealerts
http://www.twitter.com/hurricanes2008

Some of the NPTech folk following Gustav via Twitter include:

Andy Carvin
Beth Kanter
Mark Mayhew
Deborah Elizabeth Finn
Wayne Sutton

Tom Watson has a good look back and forward glance at the online communities disaster response (via Beth).

Jeftek has a great roundup of live feeds and resources to monitor Gustav.

I’ll update this post as more information becomes available - feel free to leave links in the comments section.

Update

Beth has a new post up outlining how you can volunteer to help in the wake of Gustav. Most urgent, I think, is checking the links and resources in the Gustav wiki.

Cerando has also created a Gustav widget available for iPhones & mobiles that is full of Gustav updates, resource links and contact information.

Doc Searls has a post up with radio & streaming information along with photos and additional resources.

Sarah Perez at Read Write Web has collected additional Gustav resources and tracking sites - check comments for new additions.

The American Red Cross has requested that people register at their website if they are safe & well.

Maddie Grant is tracking social media efforts and has some Gustav video up.

Duncan Riley at the Inquisitr has links to live video from Gustav’s path.

Nola.com has updated local coverage.

Folks that participated in the Katrina Peoplefinder project are needed to work on the PeopleFinder Interchange Format to help people locate each other.

MSNBC has an updated Gustav hurricane tracker.

Totally unrelated - I really miss Ashley’s voice. Glad to hear everyone got out safely!

Hannah Sassaman has a list of ways to help with Gustav.

If you want to donate funds to help in the recovery effort, Charity Navigator has some suggestions to help you ensure you’re helping a legitimate organization. Beware disaster fundraising scams - they’re already popping up like mushrooms.

Craigslist’s New Orleans and Baton Rouge pages are hopping. If you’ve got shelter or want to help these are great places to post. There is now also a newsfeed of safe shelter and support.

Nola.com is using Twitter for updates.

Jeff Masters from the Weather Underground is liveblogging Gustav.

New Orleans Metblogs are still up & running with updates.

The Blog of New Orleans is also being updated with local citizen coverage.

Damon Cortesi set up an SMS tool to update people if you’re safe or need assistance.

Outside.in has the latest updates from bloggers in and around the gulf states.

DHS has a nifty blog widget (you can see it in action on the sidebar) with hurricane response links for you to add to your blog, Facebook or MySpace page.