Posted on 08/31/2005 11:18:25 AM PDT by SandRat
Navy leadership is sincerely concerned for our Sailors and their family members in the areas affected by Hurricane Katrina. In light of the communication difficulties created by the hurricane, BUPERS has set up a 24 hour helpline for both Sailors and families to call for information regarding their loved ones.
This line will be staffed 24 hours by active duty Navy volunteers and will have connectivity with Navy, FEMA and other government agencies. They will try their very best to answer questions regarding the status of Navy family members, but please be aware that communication in the region is still inconsistent. If you are a Command Representative and your command is located in the New Orleans or Gulfport area, please call the helpline and provide us with a contact number so command members can call and muster.
ALL NAVY PERSONNEL NOTICE!
The only command I know of in New Orleans is EPMAC.
Ping
BTTT!!!!!!!
I personally know several former Station Coos Bay crew
that are in the path of destruction of Hurricane Katrina.
The Coast Guard has bases in these areas.
Coast Guard nationwide is sending supplies and crews also.
Also the Coast Guard Auxiliary in these areas are doing their part.
Local Coast Guard Member Helps Rescue Hurricane Victims
Tuesday was a day of dramatic rooftop rescues as U.S. Coast Guard helicopters plucked hundreds of stranded people to safety along the Gulf Coast.
http://www.thechamplainchannel.com/news/4918126/detail.html
Coast Guard Rescues 2 Women, Baby
An HH-65 Dolphin helicopter rescue crew airlifted two women and a baby in distress near the river in Belle Chasse, La., today. The helicopter rescue crew was conducting an over flight assessment of damage caused by Hurricane Katrina
http://www.military.com/NewsContent/0,13319,uscg3_083005.00.html
Coast Guard Continues Katrina Rescues
Coast Guard crews assisted in the rescue of about 1,200 people stranded by the high water conditons in the New Orleans area Monday and thousands more were rescued this morning.
http://www.military.com/NewsContent/0,13319,uscg2_083005.00.html
Coast Guard to Send Units for Hurricane Relief
Crews and assets from across the Seventh Coast Guard District are mobilizing to assist in the hurricane relief efforts in those states affected by hurricane Katrina.
http://www.military.com/NewsContent/0,13319,uscg1_083005.00.html
Coast Guard Auxiliarists in in and around Foley, Alabama are scrambling to situate their families so they can assist the Coast Guard in its recovery efforts of other Hurricane Katrina victims.
http://www.auxpa.org/releases/auxaction/083005.html
Auxiliarists ready to join Hurricane Katrina relief effort
http://www.auxpa.org/releases/auxaction/082905.html
Coos Bay, Oregon?
This disaster is actually all my fault. I came off an active duty recall recently and all my paperwork is totally gooned up. Everybody that can fix my problems (pay, medical, etc) is located in New Orleans. I found out about the my problems on Friday afternoon right when the hurricane veered for New Orleans.
There is also a Special Boat Unit of the Navy stationed at Stennis Space Center near Picayune, MS. At least it was still there 5 years ago when we left...who knows where it is now.
I wonder if this works for Air Force Personel too, although my wife who is stationed at Keesler AFB said they suffered no casualties.
"Coos Bay, Oregon"
Yes, check my FR profile
Your response was confusing, I thought you meant Coos Bay personnel were in danger from Katrina.
"I personally know several former Station Coos Bay crew
that are in the path of destruction of Hurricane Katrina."
Keyword "former"
Yeah, I re-read it and figured it out.
Next posting up is from USCG and FirstGov.gov
Watch for my postings tonight I have one on Keesler AFB
When I was listening to the BRAC committee meetings last week, they mentioned that the Special Boat Unit is still there.
I'm not understanding. My husband is stationed at NAS Belle Chasse. The base was evacuated on Saturday.
It's just an all BUPERS alert to try and count any loose noses that may have been on leave or in route between TAD stations or new assignments.
Oh...okay. It's amazing the difference between the initial damage assessment to the NAS and that which we are seeing on tv regarding New Orleans. The base was built at sea level, or one foot above it. Flooding has occurred there, but it is localized. Until the day I die, I will never understand why New Orleans has continued to develop and build between two walls of water.
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