Posted by Fivefires on October 24, 2007, at 14:26:59 [reposted on October 24, 2007, at 14:41:03 | original URL]
I'm here worrying about myself and tomorrow's impending job testing, while people are losing their homes in California and their lives are being thrown into some third dimension.
If I had the $, I'd head over there and see if there was something I could do to help someone, just one at a time.
Ya' know the thing I wonder about most is people on medication. What if they're out and need a refill and haven't proof of taking it? If I was thrown into a catatrophe w/o my meds, I'd be a literal zombie, a burden, of no help to anyone, and quite likely a hindrance.
Even people who've never experienced, say, a panic attack, might have one in this situation, and they're going to think they're having a heart attack. I don't see a lot on MSNBC about the hospitals working together w/ the people in these huge stadiums. Food and water are necessary yes, but for many people fearing not having medication may be even larger.
Yep, if I had some training in on-hand patient care, I'd jump in the car. Of course, I'm not sure they'd even let me in to help.
What's happening is horrible. I wonder tho' why more of these people didn't already have the anti-fire landscaping around these homes and cabins in 'what looks like almost redwood territoy' or I guess it could be 'pine'.
Anyone here going to there to volunteer? I can't even afford to logon to redcross right now and donate a few dollars. Had to ask a relative for a few $ for pre-test materials 2moro.
Well ... just wanted to say I'm thinking of the 'hugeness' of this situation and it makes my own little catastrophe so menial.
5f
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