SRC EDP STANDDOWN

Effective 1800 hrs May 3, 2011 the SRC Emergency Disaster Plan

STAND-DOWN

All members accounted for and being assisted by Blue Knights from Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Georgia.

Thursday April 28: Unprecedented storms spawn tornadoes moving diagonally N/E thru Alabama destroying Tuscaloosa, damaging Birmingham and crippling Huntsville. David Sandlin’s wife Brenda seriously injured in MVA near tornado.

Friday April 29: Birmingham checks in rough but O.K.  No Report Huntsville or Tuscaloosa, Jay Loring, Al. reports Huntsville power out in five surrounding counties.  Miami offers 1 camper, 1 vehicle with flatbed trailer for 6 generators, Daytona offers pick-up truck for gas, Space Coast offers pick-up & 4 generators.  Cost ($2,000 @ way) is not cost effective and calls went out for closer chapters to assist with generators/gas to lend members in Huntsville and Tuscaloosa.  Jim Mays, Ga. solicits generators.  No word from Tuscaloosa.

Saturday April 30: Huntsville reports power returning slowly but quicker than expected.  Power companies from surrounding states working 24 hours to repair lines.  Jay Loring, Al & Blue Knights help on food line for appreciative victims.  Brad Tollefson, La. coordinates generators for members.  No word from Tuscaloosa.

Sunday May 1: Jay Loring relays thru Jim Mays Tuscaloosa is very bad & without power, no water or gas, but no injuries.  Prepare to send generators & supplies to Tuscaloosa.

Monday May 2: Jim Mays contacts Tuscaloosa and reports Red Cross has generators reserved for medical emergencies.  Birmingham O.K. and Huntsville getting most power back.  PM reports Red Cross to distribute extra generators as needed.

Tuesday May 3: Jim May reports business “Generator City” to commence distributing generators to police as needed, no need to deliver borrowed generators and all Blue Knights O.K. Let’s all keep Brenda Sandlin’s wife in our prayers for a speedy recovery. 

David Sandlin: call in her hospital info so we can send cards.

The SRC is proud of the response by the chapters and the Blue Knights that telephoned information that helped coordinate a relief effort.  These Blue Knights helped efforts across three neighboring states, while un-named others helped serving food, clearing streets and helping neighbors until relief personnel arrived.  This is a proud day for all Blue Knights, Thank all ya’ll and God Bless!