Our team was put on alert Monday by the State. We have been going over the equipment and trucks all week in preparation.

I have been pulling together a 3 day bag and have gotten an OK to leave from the boss. Last time following Floyd we were able to assist quite a few flood victims about an hour from here.

Hopefully the storm will continue to deteriorate and only be a minor inconvience. Got new chains for my saw, my swiftwater gear has been checked and is ready, and I found my kneepads for building collapse.

The wife has food, water, alternate light, heating, and cooking methods available. The kids are calm and assured having been through two other hurricanes and several ice storms. Hopefully the huricanne will not spawn too many tornados.

Pete, if you see grey trucks with REDS on the side, give a wave and hi-diddly-o neighbor. Stay safe.