I downloaded an app. And suddenly, was part of the Cajun Navy.

Houston Chronicle ^ | 11 September 2017 | Holly Hartman |

[Lorianne]

After two minutes of training, I was talking to people desperate for help __ After watching nonstop coverage of the hurricane and the incredible rescues that were taking place, I got in bed at 10:30 on Tuesday night. I had been glued to the TV for days. Every time I would change the channel in an attempt to get my mind on something else for a few minutes, I was drawn right back in.

I finally turned off the TV and picked up my phone to do a quick check of email and Facebook. I read an article about the Cajun Navy and the thousands of selfless volunteers who have shown up to this city en masse. The article explained they were using a walkie-talkie-type app called Zello to communicate with each other, locate victims, get directions, etc. I downloaded the app, found the Cajun Navy channel and started listening.

[TADSLOS]

Ping.

[Don W]

One more reason to keep an axe in the attic.

It’s amazing how desperation gives strength...

[Tilted Irish Kilt]

The article was from September (9/5/17) and involved Houston Texas crisis.
Current needs (9/12/17) include the entire state of Florida for rescue, especially extreme south Florida (the Keys) and extreme northern Florida (Jacksonville).
The "Cajun Navy" is Americans helping Americans, their neighbors.
God Bless !

[Travis McGee]

Amazing story, many lessons!