 Three days after the hurricane , the American Red Cross sent an initial donation of $ 25 @,@ 000 ( 1997 USD ) , and also sent plastic sheets for temporary roofing and cleaning supplies such as mops , brooms , buckets , sponges , bleach , and cleaning chemicals . Local chapters also offered assistance . The chapter in San Antonio , Texas sent cleaning kits , and the chapter in Los Angeles delivered 2 @,@ 000 comfort kits containing hygiene supplies and crossword puzzles for children . The German Red Cross also offered assistance . 
