Archives for the Month of September 2005 on Ronald Vojacek's Hurricane Journal
September 27 - Arrived in Louisiana
Today we arrived in Jackson, Mississippi. I am volunteering with two of my children Keith and Rachel along with another person from Cleveland, Lisa.
Once we were done getting registered in Jackson, Mississippi we were driven to Alexandria, Louisiana. We saw signs of hurricane damage like trees that had fallend on houses, lots of branches and we soon discovered the not so visible signs of no running water. Lucky for us running water returned to the city shortly after we arrived.
Behind the building we are staying in is a shelter filled with 500 people on 500 cots. It was quite a site to see, because we were seeing first hand what we have been seeing on television. It was an emotional moment for each one of us.
Well - Wednesday morning we get our first assignments. I should have some interesting photos Wednesday evening.
Take care.
Ron
Waiting for Flight Confirmation
I am volunteering for The Salvation Army in the areas hit by the recent hurricanes. My oldest children Rachel (21) and Keith (22) will be joining me in my trip. At one time I worked for The Salvation Army as PR Director and at that time had the chance to work in the aftermath of Hurricane Andrew in Homestead, Florida. It was a very rewarding experience and I hope that my children can experience the same feelings that I had after serving people in need.
Today is Monday, September 26 and I am expecting to get flight information any moment. We are expected to leave on Tuesday.
The next update will be from somewhere in the south!! Watch for photographs as well.
Your colleague,
Ron Vojacek
Director, Major Gifts
Case Western Reserve University
Case School of Engineering
(216)368-2498