Wayne Knight wrote:
Finally accounted for the last of my family members who were in the
area, all are unharmed though a couple of them will be recieiving new
homes courtesy of their insurance companies and the federal flood
insurance program. In time much of what is now rubble will be rebuilt.

But just a reminder, two of ROFF's more frequent posters reside in the
areas. Richard Dean and the poster who went by Sarge. I've tried to
call Richie a few times but cannot get through to his cell phone and
I don't know the Sarge guy enough to even know his real name.
Regardless one might wish to keep them in one's thoughts, or if so
inclined that way, prayers.

I received a call last night from my "son" who lived with us during his
high school days. He works as a surgical assistant in Biloxi Regional
Hospital. The call was short (his phone signal was poor), but at least
we now know he's okay. He was on call during the hurricane and at the
hospital, which seems to be one of the few buildings now with
electricity. He said there were more dead being brought to the hospital
than living, and that they were only able to operate on people in
extreme emergency need because the electricity keeps coming and going.
He described it as "M.A.S.H.-like" conditions, with some surgeries being
completed by flashlight.

Thoughts and prayers are good, but donations are needed. I've chosen Red
Cross and Salvation Army, but they'll be needing help for a long time in
whatever form you choose. Give what you can.
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TL,
Tim
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