The scope of Hurricane Katrina’s damage just seems to worsen as the days go by — broken levees multiply, flooding increases, evacuations intensify, the damage remains incalculable. We here at DCist will do our best to provide information on benefits and fundraising events for the relief efforts, so if you have heard of anything or are planning something yourself, please let us know. We have already reported on one benefit occurring tomorrow, and have just been informed of a second:

What: Fundraiser for Hurricane Relief Efforts
When: Thursday, September 1st, 6:00pm-10:00pm
Where: Lounge 201, 201 Massachusetts Avenue, NE
Why: A good cause and half-price martinis

Picture above from Reuters.