The Axis Participates In Disaster Relief
In the wake of Hurricane Ike, a massive relief effort was launched by FEMA and the Army Corps of Engineers to take care of those left homeless by the storm. I had the opportunity to assist in this effort, so I did. I had just delivered a load at Wal Mart in McClenny Florida. The mission was to get a load of meals in St. Petersburg Fl and take them to the Astrodome in Houston Tx. After the hit FEMA took following their efforts after Katrina, I decided to post my trip on my blog here to show exactly how much work goes into getting supplies to the victims.
The Trip:
FEMA Relief Effort
I left McClenny and headed down to Waldo Florida where I had to take my ten hour break. I got up and headed out for St. Petersburg at 10:30 Thursday morning. I had to stop along the way in Wildwood to get some fuel and get my Qualcomm Sattelite Communications Device activated with FEMA. Once this was accomplished, I headed down to St. Petersburg to get the load. I arrived in St Pete at about 3:30 pm.
Getting loaded.
Getting the load ready
The meals on the trailer and ready to go.
At around 5 pm I was loaded and rolling out for Texas. After a quick stop in Wildwood Florida for a meal and to change a headlight that had burnt out, I was back on the road. At 11:30 at night, I was in Marianna Florida and had to take my ten hour break.
At 9:30 Friday morning, I was up and back on the road. I had to stop in Biloxi Mississippi for a shower and some fuel. I got right back on the road to Texas. One more stop for supplies so I would have something to eat when I got to Houston, and I arrived at the Astrodome Friday night at 11:30.
A packed house of relief trucks in Houston.
Here in Houston, the size and scope of the relief effort can really be seen. Now, understand this is just one of several locations where these efforts are taking place, but take a look at how many trucks are waiting to deliver their supplies.
Look at all these trucks.
More Trucks
Here's My Row
When you take a look at how many trucks are involved in this relief effort, I hope it gives you a picture of the size and logistics of the effort that FEMA puts into this relief work. I want to thank FEMA and the Army Corps of Engineers for the great work they do to take care of these storm victims.
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September 21st, 2008
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You did a great job baby, im proud of you, you didnt put it in the article but u really went out of your way to help out and worked so hard xox