Once Again I Find Myself Working in a Disaster Area

[diesel1959]

Say what??

You ain't familiar with Hoji's famous "hot-button" issue, are you? LOL



That said--good on Hoji (and all others headed out there to render aid) for doing what it so desperately needed! Respect.

 

[Hoji]

Thank you for that, I needed the smile.

 

[Texan-in-Training]

90+ percent of the town of Paradise is burned to the ground.

It looks like a post apocalyptic movie set here. Except that it is real.

Hoji... in the time that you've been there, have you gotten a sense of worthy charitable organizations that are helping those folks?
I'd like to contribute, but I really don't trust the big name organizations.

 

[Hoji]

Hoji... in the time that you've been there, have you gotten a sense of worthy charitable organizations that are helping those folks?
I'd like to contribute, but I really don't trust the big name organizations.

There was a group of disaster animal rescue people out here picking up pets that were left. Truly doing God’s Work. I gave them some cash for food and such. North Valley Animal Disaster Group

 

[Texan-in-Training]

There was a group of disaster animal rescue people out here picking up pets that were left. Truly doing God’s Work. I gave them some cash for food and such. North Valley Animal Disaster Group

Thank you.
Stay safe.

 

[deemus]

I wouldn't call the Red Cross bogus. They do much good.

 

[Hoji]

I think the RC is involved with the shelters. I am at ground zero so I am around first responders and the tree crews.

Lots of CalFire, CHP, and local PD from all over the area as well as other FDs.

National Guard is on scene as well. Have seen a couple of MP HumVees patrolling.

 

[karlac]

You ain't familiar with Hoji's famous "hot-button" issue, are you? LOL
That said--good on Hoji (and all others headed out there to render aid) for doing what it so desperately needed! Respect.

LOL. Now that you mention it ... been awhile since I've seen him post and the inference went right over my head. doh

 

[FireInTheWire]

Are they rebuilding electrical infrastructure yet? Or is it still high risk?

 

[Hoji]

Are they rebuilding electrical infrastructure yet? Or is it still high risk?

They are working in the areas the fire hit. Most of the wooden poles are burned to the ground so it will take a little bit. Tree crews are working sunup to sundown to make it safe to put poles and wire in.

 

[Vaquero]

Are they rebuilding electrical infrastructure yet? Or is it still high risk?

"Boomer"

 

[TxStetson]

"Boomer"

Boomor?

 

[digger]

My experience with Salvation Army has always been good for my contributions.

 

[Hoji]

My experience with Salvation Army has always been good for my contributions.

I saw several of their big box trucks driving through Paradise on Skyway today heading for one or more of the evacuation centers.

Good folks and I don’t have any issues with giving them money.

 

[easy rider]

You can donate to local chapters. Local charities have very low overhead and most go into the community, even the local United Way.

 

[Hoji]

Called back to basecamp. Fire flared back up.

 

[FireInTheWire]

Called back to basecamp. Fire flared back up.

Crap!

 

[Hoji]

****, these poor people can’t catch a break.

 

[Vaquero]

I've deleted the negative comments about charitable organizations.
This is a good thread about Americans needing help and some good folks pitching in.

Thanks for understanding .

 

[Hoji]

If any of y’all are inclined to be separated from a couple of bucks, these Saints could use it.

https://www.nvadg.org/

St. Francis might put in a word for some of you heathens.