From Chaos to Calm
Disaster Relief Volunteers Bring More Than Relief
The VMs have organized relief efforts at command posts to include practical help "assists" for the Katrina victims suffering the mental stress and trauma of the disaster. The Red Cross and Salvation Army are also giving aid to provide comfort, supplies, and food to the refugee victims. The Humane Society of US (HSUS), Muttshack Foundation, and other animal welfare and rescue groups have organized relief efforts for lost and homeless pets.
From what I'm reading, a majority of communities across the country are organizing relief efforts. It is said that it will take months, even so much as a year, to rebuild life in those cities to a state of normal, if that.
One VM cited an old Chinese proverb to a victim, who then became hopeful amidst the chaos: "When there is a disaster or catastrophe, two things will happen -- change and opportunity."
Control and organization are the key to survival there. This not only applies to areas of disaster, but our own areas at home and work. I just wanted to mention that as "food for thought."
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