XM Satellite Radio announced Sept. 7 the launching of “Red Cross Radio,” a station developed in cooperation with the American Red Cross designed to provide help and information for Hurricane Katrina victims, Red Cross staff and volunteers along the Gulf Coast and other Red Cross workers across the country.

Red Cross Radio (XM Channel 248) is airing regular updates on relief efforts in the Gulf Coast, as well as sites where victims have been relocated to receive Red Cross assistance. Listeners can find out how to receive help and how to contribute to the relief efforts. XM said it is donating radios to the Red Cross for relief workers, shelters and aid stations.