Sometimes we Americans, nobly, want to pitch in and help during a time of need as is the case with the current disaster facing many in the State of Texas. And indeed aid is needed right now. However, many of the conditions right now are such that it is difficult to get supplies and resources where they are needed. Roads are blocked, floods persist, rescue operations are going on and it is simply not safe in a number of regions.
It may very well be that your assistance will be just as valuable in two weeks or two months as it is in the next two hours. Of course I'm not trying to dissuade any of you from pitching in.
Please be patient as those in charge finish their rescues. Reservoirs have to be secured along with power grids. Roads and shelters need be safe. Aid groups and NGO's have to get volunteers and assess their needs. Speaking of needs, please check to see what people in the region need. Don't just send anything. First, ask them what is most necessary. Give them the time they need to sort through all of these logistics...where to store things, how to disperse them and the like.
Finally, let's stay persistent. After a week or two and the lights dim there will be growing and urgent needs. It may be that we'll have to make additional monetary donations or send in trucks in a few weeks. Stay vigilant and persistent will help these folks in many ways.
Thanks to all who have already donated to SCC! We have collected just over $5,000.00 in three days!!
Dick
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