Let's just say the depictions on television and photographic images do not show the reality. I was standing in deep silt and someone told me I was standing where a family's house used to be. |
Louisiana is trying to use our plan as a model for any future natural disasters. When we arrived, they said we were like a breath of fresh air because we were very structured and able to accomplish things. I worked with command operations and we were able to integrate our team with Louisiana's efficiently. |
There were 26 vehicles and 86 personnel. We saw 2,538 patients and transported many to hospitals, relief shelters and clinics. We provided medical evaluations, inoculations and assisted patients with prescription medications, crisis intervention, child assistance, family interventions and emotional support. |