I just got busy at work. Work has been so hectic and politically crazy, there is an election today, and last week I was dealing with staff issues. Sometimes I feel like I am supervising a bunch of teenagers. Today I am taking the time to write, even though I really should be doing other things.
It was a busy weekend, I did alot of errands and started to prepare for my overnight training. I am going to go to a 2 day training with this organization. They basically rescue animals in a disaster and mobilize temporary shelter and will also go in after a disaster and get the animals out, like with Katrina. The training is being provided as part of my EOC (emergency operations center) training at work, and I plan on volunteering with the group afterwards.
I do IT work, but since I work for a city in an executive position I get deployed as part of the EOC during any local disaster. We have meetings monthly and speicalized trianing on a regular basis. I have only worked through one disaster, a fire about 7 years ago. They want staff trained in animal evacuation since have 2 horse ranches and a kennel in the City.
I remember that fire, my sister had to evacuate…in her Camaro…and take their elderly(and we were talking old!) golden retriever and their over 200 pound pot bellied pig. Both of them did not want to leave home. She said getting them into her Camaro was horrible! Now, she has her big arse SUV and just one mini chihuahua…she should be fine next time! The class sounds very interesting, let us know what you learn and what it is all about!
Sounds like that fire was just before we moved out here. We had our nerves wracked by Cedar fire in 2003 and wracked even more by the Witch fire in 2007 though. Good to know that they keep up on training of local government officials for such emergencies!
What a great organization. Definitely a good way to donate your time.
That’s a really good cause to work for. I bet you get to meet a lot of nice people doing it.
This sounds really good to me. 🙂
Hi
This is just a random comment. I came across your blog by accident and have gone back and read all your archives. I think you are a strong woman and i wish you all happiness for your future. You have inspired me to set down my story and perhaps get al ot of what troubles me off my chest.
Thanks