The Summer of the Rising Tides, Day 82: Call of Duty

August 21, 2020-

I had a sense that this down time was getting too humdrum for the Universe’s liking. After a few minutes spent wrangling about the best way to counter sex trafficking, there came a phone call.

Two tropical storms are approaching the Gulf Coast states. Each is expected to hit that region on Tuesday, after wreaking havoc in diffferent parts of the Caribbean. The call was for me to go to Texas-specifically to Beaumont.

I’ve been in that area a few times, though not as a Disaster Response volunteer. I do know just how much water can fall in the bayou country-from Houston, south to Padre Island and east to Biloxi and Gulfport. Without going into detail, we volunteers need to be absolutely on game, ready to give any and all disaster victims our very best.

Someone pointed out, with regard to rescuing trafficking victims, that there is no room for hodgepodge or for guessing games. The level of professionalism needs to be at the very highest. The same is true, in a different theater of operations, with disaster relief.

I will keep in touch, from Beaumont and wherever else I may deploy, over the next several days.

9 thoughts on “The Summer of the Rising Tides, Day 82: Call of Duty”

Do be careful, Gary — stay safe!

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righteousbruin9: says:

August 22, 2020 at 7:13 pm | Reply

That I will. We have CDC Guidelines in place.

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- slmret: says:
  
  August 22, 2020 at 8:09 pm |
  
  I wasn’t even thinking about the pandemic — with 2 hurricanes and all that they bring, and the pandemic and ~ ~ ~ at least you don’t have fires to contend with! Take care, and keep your eyes open in all directions!
  
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- righteousbruin9: says:
  
  August 23, 2020 at 7:57 pm |
  
  I won’t be too sure about fire-but it won’t be anywhere close to what California is enduring right now. Our prayers remain with all of you.
  
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righteousbruin9: says:

August 23, 2020 at 7:55 pm | Reply

I will be walking one step at a time. We have a strong, tight team-and I’ll be working the night shift, when it’s quiet and the doors are locked 10-6.

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