Saturday, February 6, 2010

DE State of Emergency, Feb 6th-7th 2010

This weekend I was a part of the ARES/Kent County EOC/DEMA operation at a local shelter during the declared state of emergency.

I had the opportunity to work with a group of thoroughly professional workers and volunteers from the Red Cross, the EOC, DEMA, ARES, National Guard, and SPCA.

It was surprising to arrive at the shelter location to find the SPCA prepared to house displaced animals, in addition to the Red Cross efforts to house displaced persons.

The school that hosted the shelter for us did a wonderful job, and the Principal of Dover High School should be applauded for his assistance to all during this time, including making his kitchen and maintanence staff available to the relief effort throughout the entire weekend.

Special shouts go out to the National Guard for the care and compassion shown towards the elderly residents of the shelter during their journey to the facility.

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