Hurricane Ike plowed into Texas yesterday, driving the Gulf of Mexico's waters into Galveston Island, blowing out office-building windows and cutting power to at least 4.5 million people in the Houston area.

In response to Hurricane Ike's landfall along the Gulf Coast, the Red Cross is providing shelter, food and emotional support for thousands in need. Those affected by disaster are relying on us for emergency aid in their toughest times - especially now in the peak of hurricane season.

These storms will have an impact. You can too. Let us reach out and support the mission of disaster relief www.redcross.org and lifesaving services every single day. Help, can't wait!