Sept 29

AVAILABILITY

FL04 - Available

FL05 - Available

FL06 - Available

FL07 - FEMA Base Camp Galveston, Texas

We have settled in at FEMA base camp on the tarmac at Galvston airport. During the storm there was 10 feet of water at this site and the fences that are still standing around the facility are covered with sea debris from the storm. The island was hit hard and many of the residents have lost homes, businesses, and some or all of their belongings. In true Texas fashion, the relief response is big. Our camp has gone up in a hurry, and it is an engineering feat. We are servicing federal relief workers, ARC, and many others.
The sunrises and sunsets here are beautiful, I can understand why this is a tourist destination when intact. The locals are friendly, and spirits remain high despite the destruction.
We are anticipating at least a thirty day assignment here, but are still staged and ready for wildland fire response. FL05 is back from Seqouia/King's Canyon, restocked and ready to go.
More updates in the near future, and please peruse the photos we have managed to compile.