I was living in Gulfport, Ms, right on the beach, just before Katrina hit. I'm not one to wait for someone to rescue me so I got out 3 days before it hit. I didn't lose much in the way of material things , just the house I was living in. I think too many people take EMTs and firemen for granted. They should make a lot more money than they do. I for one, would like to say THANK YOU for all those that help in emergencies. It can't be said enough.