|
Published: July 24, 2008 09:35 am
Red Cross teams head for Texas storm site
By Susan Brittingham
Features Editor
Surely somebody who lives in south Texas, where a hurricane was about to make landfall, thought “Well hello, Dolly. It’s so wonderful the Red Cross is here.”
People have come to depend upon the Red Cross being there to help out before, during and, for awhile, after a disaster. That’s why the local American Red Cross sent two people to south Texas in the Emergency Response Vehicle that belongs to this chapter.
“They called for the first round of people to go, and our people are on that first round call, so we sent two people to southern Texas in the ERV,” Billie Lester said. “We sent Judy and Ray West, who are from Idabel.
“They took our ERV and an interesting thing about that ERV is that it’s the oldest ERV in operation that they still use. It has made every major disaster since it was built.
“We just keep putting it back together and making it work.
“One reason our ERV goes out so much is the extremely high amount of training our volunteers have had,” Lester said. “Not just anybody can take out an ERV. You’ve got to have some training first, and we’re always looking for people who want to volunteer for the Red Cross and help out during disasters.”
ERVs from around the country have set up in different areas of south Texas, just waiting to hear where they will be stationed, now that Hurricane Dolly has made landfall.
Lester said she isn’t sure just exactly where the ERV driven by the Wests is right now, but she’s expecting them to call her today to let her know.
While in south Texas, the Wests will be serving hot meals out of the ERVs. “As soon as they’re allowed to go in” to the hurricane-ravaged area “they’ll be giving out food and clean-up kits and probably comfort kits, too, with things like toothpaste and deodorant.
“They’ll also give out Teddy bears and Mickey Mouses that are made by Disney. You can’t buy those Teddy bears and Mickey Mouses. They are made special, just for the children who’ve been in a disaster.”
Lester said she will keep the News-Capital apprised of how things are going with the Wests and she will describe the devastation Hurricane Dolly wrought and that they’re seeing firsthand.
She also said that anyone interested in taking Red Cross training so that they can someday go out and help people who are facing disasters should call the Red Cross office at 423-0481.
Contact Susan Brittingham at 421-2029 or e-mail sbrittingham@mcalesternews.com.
|
|
|
|
 |
Now hiring
Part-time housekeeping/Janitorial Call 918-423-4567 EOE...>MORE
Country Mart
is accepting applications for Meat Cutter & Deli Clerk. Apply in person at 6th & Wyandotte....>MORE
Happy Days Motel
now hiring for Desk Clerk for the Midnight to 8am shift. Please apply in person. Hwy 69 Bypass South across from Stoc...>MORE
Do you like to write?
Do you enjoy telling stories?
Are you computer
savvy? Would you like to work side by side with a group of ...>MORE
ARE YOU A SPORTS FANATIC?
If you love high school sports and want to share your enthusiasm, consider joining the McAlester News-Capital Team. We’r...>MORE
Experienced sales
PROFESSIONAL
169 yr. old lubricant co. seeks exp. sales person to work as indep. contractor. Ex line of ag, ind, a...>MORE
Beare Manor
now hiring LPN’s with new wage scale and new nursing management. If interested please apply in person at 1300 North Dri...>MORE
Tire Tech needed.
Competitive pay must have valid D.L & transportation. Benefits include: insurance, vacation, & retirement that’s 100...>MORE
NEW COMPANY
SEEKING FINANCE
MANAGERS!!!
Do you have experience in financing? We offer benefits
and training!
F...>MORE
Red Oak Schools
has an opening for a secondary
English/Speech and Drama Teacher
for the 2009-2010 school year.
Intere...>MORE
See all ads |
PACE AIR
for Spring service & repair. 426-4519...>MORE
For sale or lease:
large 3 bed. home. Call 918-429-0040...>MORE
Puppies:
Toy Poodles, Rat Terrier, Shih Tzu. COLOR! 426-0169 ...>MORE
Brandy Satterfield,
NLMT Massage. Special: Prepay for 5 massages, get 1 free. Prepay for 10 massages and get 3 free. $40/hr or $1 a minute....>MORE
Need a special present?
Check out Bear’s Candy
Creations
for all your unique gift needs. Open Mon.-Sat. 10-6. 219 E. Chickasaw 918-...>MORE
Chicken Fried Steak Dinner $2.49 +tax.
Tuesdays at KFC. Cole slaw, mashed potatoes, gravy & biscuit included. ...>MORE
Just back from market!
Loads of t-shirts & jewelry 20% off. Utopia in Krebs...>MORE
Car bodies
$60ton, Alum. cans 25¢ lb Scrap Corp. 429-0505...>MORE
Dr. Marcia Gillespie
of Women To Women Gynecology; Specializing in Gynecology and Pelvic surgery is still accepting new patients. 918-426-77...>MORE
Terry & Johnny’s tree service.
Tree trimming and removal, stump grinding, 40’ bucket truck, fully insured. 470-9547 or 470-9915...>MORE
See all ads |
7th & Hereford
large corner lot for mobile home or RV. Storage build., $200/mo. + utilities. Call 918-423-9137...>MORE
525 S. 2nd
For lease 1800 sq. ft. 918-423-6006 OR 470-9406 (Cell)...>MORE
For Rent
3 bed., 2 1/2 bath, fenced back yard, garage. side by side fridge/freezer, stove & dishwasher. Ask about pets. $650/mo.,...>MORE
1995 Fleetwood Mobile Home
new laminate flooring and carpet, new appliances, and a new roof with 3 inches of insulation, very nice home. $13,500. ...>MORE
For Rent
2 bedroom newly remodeled, $850/mo. Call 918-302-6781...>MORE
For Sale By Owner
Renovated 4 BR, 1 1/2 bath, kitchen, LR, DR, big utility room and attached garage. Centrally located, near park & schoo...>MORE
2 bdrm.
CH&, DW, $450 + dep. Krebs. 423-7556 or424-2487...>MORE
TASTEFULLY REDECORATED
3 bed, 2 3/4 bath, formal living, formal dining, den & oversized 2 car garage @ 2205 Cardinal Lane in McAlester. Larg...>MORE
521 S. 2nd
For lease 4100 sq. ft. 918-423-6006 OR 470-9406 (Cell)...>MORE
Brick 3 bed. 1 ba.
with washer/dryer hkups, at Lone oak on 1 acre. Avail. 7/1/09. $750 + $750 deposit. Refs. req. No smoking. 297-3581 or ...>MORE
See all ads |
|
See all ads |
|
 |
|
Print this story
E-mail this story
