Computer World has a 3-part series about how Ham Radio is being used to help in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.
[Part 1](http://www.computerworld.com/mobiletopics/mobile/technology/story/0,10801,104446,00.html): Ham radio operator heads south to aid post-Katrina communications
[Part 2](http://www.computerworld.com/securitytopics/security/recovery/story/0,10801,104476,00.html?SKC=recovery-104476): Volunteer radio op coordinates equipment donations
[Part 3](http://www.computerworld.com/mobiletopics/mobile/technology/story/0,10801,104536,00.html?SKC=technology-104536): One volunteer sleeps next to his radio