With vital records under water, proving they're themselves can be difficult
Katrina washed away their homes, their personal belongings, and their livelihoods. It may have washed away their identities, too.
Scattered to all corners of the U.S., former residents of New Orleans and surrounding areas must now piece together their lives. For many, the first question they’ll face when seeking aid, a new job or a place to live will be: Do you have ID?
Experts predict many don’t.
Birth certificates, marriage licenses, even drivers licenses, personal checks and credit cards were washed away in the storm. Without the usual means of identifying themselves, evacuees face another major obstacle to normalcy. [Read more - MSNBC] [More Information on Credit Card Fraud Prevention]
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