Fedele worried about Italy

Lt. Gov. Michael Fedele grew up in Minuturno, Italy -- about one hour from where the earthquake hit yesterday.

He's been in constant contact with family and friends who still live in the area, and he wants to do something to help. Recovery efforts will take months, he predicted in a press release.

Fedele is encouraging Connecticut residents to visit www.redcross.org and to donate to the International Response Fund. It is important to mark donations for the L'Aquila earthquake victims, he said. This will ensure that donations are used for that specific cause.