The extraordinary tragedy that continues to unfold in the wake of Hurricane Katrina will remain an epochal event in the history of the US. The immense scale of human suffering and destruction is difficult for most of us to comprehend, and the enormity of the reconstruction effort—rebuilding lives, livelihood and communities, including research communities in the Gulf region—will challenge us for many years to come. The AAA expresses its deepest sympathy and unwavering support for all of those directly affected by this disaster. It is in this spirit that the association responded. By developing forums for discussion and a clearinghouse of information, AAA hopes to facilitate efforts already underway through existing networks in the anthropology community. [...]