Waiting

We pulled into Camp Shelby this morning. We expected food, beds, showers and fuel. Still waiting on fuel and food. There is a tremendous fuel shortage down here and the expected shipment has not yet arrived. While we wait an advance party including Chip has gone ahead to Biloxi. They are looking at the needs of the hospital there as well as a spot for us to set up. The officials here wanted us to look into setting up a forward trauma unit in Biloxi next to the hospital that was damaged in the storm. Once the assesment is made and the logistics worked out we will be back on the road. It is possible that this placement will not work out, and back up plans are being made. Despite an overnight bus trip with two stops due to blown tires, we are all ready to get on with this mission.
Ben

Biloxi Bound

Getting to be a long night. And to get longer. One flat already, another change needed on Duke's rig. In GA racing down the highway with Troopers leading the way. No speeding tickets tonight. Received plans. Heading to Camp Shelby in MS which is field HQ for FEMA. They plan to feed us and give us a turn in the beds for an hour beforw sending us through to Biloxi. Our mission is to staff the Biloxi hospital which has been completely inoperable since the storm. No OR capability at all. Sounds like Ben and myself will be busy. Have radio'd ahead to have them pull all supplies not wet. Regardless, we should have everything we need. Pulling through Atlanta just after 1 am. Running out of Treo juice. Will try to charge with FEMA resources.
Chip