Lakotah need Emergency Aid

As of today, the Republic of Lakotah is in the twelfth day of a Snow Emergency. The Chief Facilitator, Russel Means, is trying to alert the world, seeking better aid than the Red Cross provided. 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."

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