Feared Donor fatigue is here

The US and the world responded with outstanding generosity after the tsunami, the hurricanes, and other world disasters, but the two latest events have not been able to generate the same response.

Three days after the quake struck, the American Red Cross reported contributions of only $45,000. By contrast, three days after quatrain hit the Gulf Coast, the relief agency said it had received $17 million in cash and pledges. It has now collected more than $1.1 billion.

Deborah Goldberg, spokeswoman for the Red Cross, added: "I think there's a feeling of what might be next. After all, the hurricane season is not finished. There are also wildfire out west and severe flooding in the east, and people don't know what to expect."

Expected but it will still create a burden for the relief agencies who will still make every effort to respond.

If you can please respond with a little more.