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volunteers needed ...

UCN TEXAS FLOOD RESPONSE: 

UNITED CAJUN NAVY FORWARD TEAMS are on the ground in Texas. 

Texas Volunteers: Standby. 
Tomorrow, we will be posting a call to action for volunteers in the area along with what to bring and where to meet. 

If you’d like to help or volunteer, please go to:
UnitedCajunNavy.org
Donate. Give. Volunteer. 

#texasfloodrescue #unitedcajunnavy #unitedisstrength

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Thank you! 🙏🏼 

I can only speak for the two sets of parents my cousins know who have missing 8 year olds but if any names of those rescued are learned these loved ones merely want updates. 
 

my cousin’s husband is a sheriff in a neighboring county so I am also getting updates and I will post anything I learn (besides names of those found deceased.) 

is there a way we can start a surly fundraiser? 

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1 hour ago, tx 3 putt said:

volunteers needed ...

UCN TEXAS FLOOD RESPONSE: 

UNITED CAJUN NAVY FORWARD TEAMS are on the ground in Texas. 

Texas Volunteers: Standby. 
Tomorrow, we will be posting a call to action for volunteers in the area along with what to bring and where to meet. 

If you’d like to help or volunteer, please go to:
UnitedCajunNavy.org
Donate. Give. Volunteer. 

#texasfloodrescue #unitedcajunnavy #unitedisstrength

Flood is over before they get here. 

Logistics is what commands response. 

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Unfortunately another nonprofit that will be needing assistance down the road will be Texas Equusearch. They will be helping with recovery efforts and I have volunteered with them in the past. They have done so many amazing things. It’s just that their job is finding the missing. And I know they will be coming in after rescue efforts are not thought to be feasible. 

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This is a challenge, but we have models. And they work. 

1- Take care of those who need help. Food, shelter, clothing. 

2- Analyze the impact and reality (this is what hurts) 

3- Assess rebuild. What matters (This also hurts, and can be short sighted) 

So what do people need for the next 96 hours? 

Underwear and sock. Clean water. Access to a place to shit. 

Mid term? 

Assistance in debris removal. wet sheet rock is a bitch. 

Sanitizing floors. Air Vents (Overlooked) 

Long term. 

Hope. 

 

I was at a table today with some Longhorns and 1 Aggie. I said, hey, lets go up and help out. I have the gear. Only one who said lets go is the Aggie. @Homesickhorn is a good POC on the ground. 

 

 

 

We are fucking Texans. Lets prove it. 

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As we start to see reality, and we all want to go in. Don't. Monday-Tuesday. Yeah, it sucks. But don't. 

Do not start sending cash to groups, especially one like Nicole posted who used a Blackhawk in the post. 

Just don't.

This shit ain't done. 

But don't give cash or donations to ANYONE right now. 

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Sorry, I hate I was taught to do this. 

1. Do not overreact and try and rush in. We have Surly's there. Let them guide. 

2. What people need is usually not what we think the need. 

3. I am not kidding about clean water. The first think I tossed into my kit for monday were life straws. That is 100K gallons. Their water is fucked. 

4. Don't send shit you want to get rid of. 

5. Do not send medicine. At all. 

6. Simple food. 

7. Uno.. A great game. Fathers and Mothers worry about the impact on their kids. they overthink it. A game of UNO evens that. 

 

Not trying to be a dick at all. I apologize. 

13 minutes ago, jimmyjazz said:

Could you dial back the condescension?  You seem to have some experience at this, maybe just try to outline your recommendations very clearly and let people do what they can.

sorry man. trying to juggle a few things. 

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1 minute ago, InkaUtexas said:

This one yes. By the time the food is needed it will be solved. And he get 3.50 from me. But on this one? Nah. 

We have brother and sisters on the ground. Go Direct. Shit, HEB will beat USAA, State Farm and the National Guard there. 

 

My brother, please understand that people are trying to help however they can. You are an angel that you can help directly. Not everyone can be boots on the ground. Donating money to an organization like WCK will provide meals to hungry victims and relief workers. Let’s be careful to not crap on those trying to help.

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Just got back from the area. The storm really messed up that hunt/ingram/centerpoint stretch. It’s total devastation. I have family and friends that are completely stuck just waiting on the national guard to come get them. 
 

This is like a mini version of what happened in North Carolina/appalachia earlier this year. Us Texans can knock this out and get these people what they need. They’re dealing with losing loved ones. 

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29 minutes ago, BlackCat said:

Just got back from the area. The storm really messed up that hunt/ingram/centerpoint stretch. It’s total devastation. I have family and friends that are completely stuck just waiting on the national guard to come get them. 
 

This is like a mini version of what happened in North Carolina/appalachia earlier this year. Us Texans can knock this out and get these people what they need. They’re dealing with losing loved ones. 

Roads. Can you tell me about roads? Not here cuz it might offend people. DM me please.

 

 

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16 minutes ago, InkaUtexas said:

Roads. Can you tell me about roads? Not here cuz it might offend people. DM me please.

 

 

Not sure what you’re asking but I’ll give it a stab-

I assumed all low water crossings into the area were destroyed or covered in debris but they seem to have held up better than expected. The state has been bussing people out, I don’t have details how the people get out. My best guess is they’re using military vehicles to cross a small stretch of impassible roadway. I bet the roads doing well is saving lots of old peoples lives.

To be clear, it’s my impression the roads held up better than feared and it’s helping a lot with evacuations. 

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Let's try to keep this on topic and easy for people to find things to do or donate to.

If you have  a problem with a charity or post please report it and I'll take care of it, no need to foul the thread up.

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