Neille Ilel, writing on Reason Online, examines the work of nontraditional, de-centralized relief organizations in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. Both the government and the Red Cross have struggled and failed to meet the needs of the victims in and around New Orleans. Ilel admits that these private groups have not necessarily scored a victory, but they have, generally, been more effective in helping the victims recover because they can quickly adapt their methods.