Posting for 9/14/05.
I haven't been able to get to a computer until this morning.
It's very hot here.
Bob and I continue to Biloxi each day with plenty of cots, blankets, bleach and other supplies.
The piles of household trash are mounting daily. You can see the mold growing on them. However, the folks want to stay in their homes or in their yards.
Yesterday I worked at the warehouse assisting in the truck loading. This is an 80,000 square ft. facility which in the number one distribution facility in the system. Over 120 trucks are loaded each day to take to the area. Really fascinating working in logistics. Some of the volunteers are real pros. The center is being managed by two British chaps who are experts in disaster logistics. They've been to all these world disasters, including Africa, Tsunami, etc.
A difference between US effort and international is that the US RC accepts all donations so there is little uniformity in goods distrib uted. The Intnl. only accepts cash and buys uniform goods to distribute.
The British fellow noted the spirit of American volunteers. He said it was amazing in spite of the managers tripping over each other.
It was terribly hot standing and working with the truck drivers. A lot of water was needed.
At days end, Bob and I found a laundromat and dropped off our clothes to pick up tomorrow. $9.00 amazing service. We found out the guy that owned the laundry needed water at home.
We'll take him a pallet tomorrow.
Later.
Bob
I haven't been able to get to a computer until this morning.
It's very hot here.
Bob and I continue to Biloxi each day with plenty of cots, blankets, bleach and other supplies.
The piles of household trash are mounting daily. You can see the mold growing on them. However, the folks want to stay in their homes or in their yards.
Yesterday I worked at the warehouse assisting in the truck loading. This is an 80,000 square ft. facility which in the number one distribution facility in the system. Over 120 trucks are loaded each day to take to the area. Really fascinating working in logistics. Some of the volunteers are real pros. The center is being managed by two British chaps who are experts in disaster logistics. They've been to all these world disasters, including Africa, Tsunami, etc.
A difference between US effort and international is that the US RC accepts all donations so there is little uniformity in goods distrib uted. The Intnl. only accepts cash and buys uniform goods to distribute.
The British fellow noted the spirit of American volunteers. He said it was amazing in spite of the managers tripping over each other.
It was terribly hot standing and working with the truck drivers. A lot of water was needed.
At days end, Bob and I found a laundromat and dropped off our clothes to pick up tomorrow. $9.00 amazing service. We found out the guy that owned the laundry needed water at home.
We'll take him a pallet tomorrow.
Later.
Bob
posted by Bob Still at 11:20 AM
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