I think every little bit helps. Lisa and I have a friend of mine and his family staying with us now. We now have him and his wife, 3 kids (3, 6, 13 or so), and their dog living with us. Not sure for how long, but I told them that they are welcome for as long as it takes. He will be out of work for the forseeable future, and when I found out that they were staying in a hotel, I told him to check out that minute and come to the house.
They are worried, scared, and likely still a little in shock, although based on video and other information, they may be lucky and not have too much damage at their house. But it might be weeks before we know for sure. I've spent this week working 12-15 hour days in the field, and working with 2 co-workers to take care of company stuff (the company I work for is based in New Orleans). I thought about going over there to help too, but like Greg said, without a boat or wings, it's hard to do much. But once things settle down a little there will be a huge need for help digging out. I'm thinking about taking some time off to go over and do what I can. Keith ----- Original Message ----- From: Gregg Geist <[email protected]> List-Post: [email protected] Date: Thursday, September 1, 2005 4:17 pm Subject: Re: CaveTex: Volunteers, Katrina > I've been wondering how to help. No monetary donations can > possibly be > converted in time to prevent the major catastrophe, though it will > be > necessary to contribute to insure the continued existence of aid > agencies > after this hit. I have thought about trying to get there, but to > be useful > (i.e. to get food and water where it is needed within 48 hours) > will > require a boat or helicopter. There are one or two roads left and > I bet > the DHS won't let anyone in. I would suggest that the only way > one can > help if one were not (un)lucky enough to be in the city with extra > water > and food (or a boat) before Katrina hit would be to provide direct > assistance to evacuees. I don't mean monetary contributions > necessarily, > but going to wherever refugees are, or calling such places by > phone, and > finding out exactly what they need. > > > Gregg ----- Original Message ----- From: Gregg Geist <[email protected]> List-Post: [email protected] Date: Thursday, September 1, 2005 4:17 pm Subject: Re: CaveTex: Volunteers, Katrina > I've been wondering how to help. No monetary donations can > possibly be > converted in time to prevent the major catastrophe, though it will > be > necessary to contribute to insure the continued existence of aid > agencies > after this hit. I have thought about trying to get there, but to > be useful > (i.e. to get food and water where it is needed within 48 hours) > will > require a boat or helicopter. There are one or two roads left and > I bet > the DHS won't let anyone in. I would suggest that the only way > one can > help if one were not (un)lucky enough to be in the city with extra > water > and food (or a boat) before Katrina hit would be to provide direct > assistance to evacuees. I don't mean monetary contributions > necessarily, > but going to wherever refugees are, or calling such places by > phone, and > finding out exactly what they need. > > > Gregg To unsubscribe, send an e-mail to mailto:[email protected] with the following message--unsubscribe cavetex. For help and information go to www.cavetex.net. List administrator: mailto:[email protected]
