It's not that they have take them into their homes. It's more giving them directions to the grocery store, providing rides and advice about the new area they are living in.

It was like, pack and go, quick. We arrived at 3:40 a.m., had a three-hour nap and our last showers for several days, if not weeks.

We're not even working into the damaged areas yet, it's just not safe. This isn't the end of it by any means.

Really what you need is the willingness to go when called.

They're out of contact now; their cell phones may not be working there. When we get into the trenches, it is a real hardship situation. We may be sleeping under the stars the rest of the time for all we know.

The City Commission has blatantly ignored the wishes of over 1,100 voters by attempting to prevent them from voting on a very controversial comprehensive plan.