NicoMoon
10-21-2005, 06:53 PM
OFFICIAL UPDATE TO NEW ORLEANS SEARCH AND RESCUE OPERATION
FROM DAVID MEYER, JANE GARRISON AND PIA SALK
Updated October 19, 2005
Due to The Humane Society of the United States evacuating Lamar Dixon Expo Center on October 15, the following information is now the state of the current operation:
CONTACT:
Jane Garrison: 843-343-8887, JaneGarrison@comcast.net
David Meyer: 310-897-6546
SUPPLIES NEEDED:
dry dog and cat food, and cans of pop-top cat food
lots of 3 inch deep aluminum lasagna pans as water and food holders for pets on the street
gallon containers of fresh water
cases of small bottled water (for people)
cases of Gatorade
cases of energy bars
thick gloves
cases of dust/surgical masks
cases of Pedialyte (electrolyte supplement for starving pets)
flashlights, walkie talkies and batteries
to Southern Animal Foundation
1823 Magazine Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
DONATIONS NEEDED: To cover expenses for pet food, emergency pet medical bills, volunteer travel, cell phone usage, etc.
Monetary donations can be sent to:
Jane Garrison
Animal Rescue/New Orleans
2294 Otranto Rd.
N. Charleston, SC 29406
Supplies can be sent to:
Rob Stone
2148 Champions Dr.
La Place, LA 70068
VOLUNTEERS STILL NEEDED: Direct all questions to David or Jane at phone numbers listed above.
Fly in to New Orleans or Baton Rouge and rent a van if possible with room for pet carriers and large amounts of supplies.
Northwest Airlines has given substantial discounts to rescue workers, so if you fly Northwest, or any other airline, be sure to tell them why you're going!
Accommodations are being arranged each day. Currently, people are staying at a few local houses or sleeping in their cars. Showers are available and food/services are easily available just outside New Orleans. We are still doing search/rescue of starving pets in homes, and soon will be concentrating on all the pets in need on the streets.
You will need sturdy boots, dust mask, crow bar, utility knife, flashlight, and cell phone of possible. Also bring a sleeping bag and tent if possible. Volunteers should report as follows:
1.) MORNING MEETINGS - 7:30 am
(in front of) Southern Animal Foundation
1823 Magazine Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
Each morning, sign up with your contact phone number so we can reach you throughout the day as needed. Morning meetings led by either Rob Stove or Holly. We will continue assigning lists for rescues each morning consisting of a map with specific locations or a section of the city in to "feed and patrol."
2.) MAPS, ASSIGNMENTS, BRIEFING - Maps and assignments are emailed to Rob each evening to print and distribute at morning meeting. Rob will also read a briefing from us each day. This briefing will keep you abreast of changes to the rescue operation or any other information pertinent to your rescue efforts. This will help prevent rumors and keep you up to date with facts. It is essential that you receive correct information through us about changing legal issues as well as safety concerns.
3.) DISPATCH ? Jane conducts dispatch directly. This means she will call you with specific rescues throughout the day and ask you to call her directly with any questions or concerns (at the numbers above).
4.) CARE FOR CRITICAL ANIMALS ? Animals who cannot survive transport to a rescue facility such as Best Friends will be brought to:
Southeast Veterinary Specialists
400 N. Causeway; Metarie, Louisiana
504-219-0444
We have an account set up so you will not need to pay any bills.
5.) PROCEDURE FOR OTHER RESCUED ANIMALS ? Each day, all other animals will be dropped off at Southern Animal Foundation no later than 4:30 pm. They will then be transported by truck to Best Friends in Tylertown, MS.
To reunite animals with their families, you must be extremely diligent about recording the precise location where the animal was rescued and any additional info you have about the animal?s guardian. You must also leave a notice on the door to inform the family where they can find their animal.
6.) FEEDING STATIONS ? After you leave animals at Southern Animal Foundation, please go around the city to set up feeding stations. Most animals come out after the sun goes down.
Send donated supplies such as dog/cat food to:
Southern Animal Foundation
1823 Magazine Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
7.) MAPS, LOGS & DATABASE ENTRIES - To end the problem of going to repeat addresses, all completed maps and logs must be turned into Rob each night by 6:00 pm at the Southern Animal Foundation or at his home, so he can fax the maps to a team of data entry people and the database can be updated! All database entries will be done from outside Louisiana.
8.) LODGING - Volunteers are responsible for their own lodging. We constantly are working to find new more comfortable places to stay.
FEEDERS INSTRUCTIONS
Jane Garrison
843-343-8887
JaneGarrison@comcast.net
FROM DAVID MEYER, JANE GARRISON AND PIA SALK
Updated October 19, 2005
Due to The Humane Society of the United States evacuating Lamar Dixon Expo Center on October 15, the following information is now the state of the current operation:
CONTACT:
Jane Garrison: 843-343-8887, JaneGarrison@comcast.net
David Meyer: 310-897-6546
SUPPLIES NEEDED:
dry dog and cat food, and cans of pop-top cat food
lots of 3 inch deep aluminum lasagna pans as water and food holders for pets on the street
gallon containers of fresh water
cases of small bottled water (for people)
cases of Gatorade
cases of energy bars
thick gloves
cases of dust/surgical masks
cases of Pedialyte (electrolyte supplement for starving pets)
flashlights, walkie talkies and batteries
to Southern Animal Foundation
1823 Magazine Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
DONATIONS NEEDED: To cover expenses for pet food, emergency pet medical bills, volunteer travel, cell phone usage, etc.
Monetary donations can be sent to:
Jane Garrison
Animal Rescue/New Orleans
2294 Otranto Rd.
N. Charleston, SC 29406
Supplies can be sent to:
Rob Stone
2148 Champions Dr.
La Place, LA 70068
VOLUNTEERS STILL NEEDED: Direct all questions to David or Jane at phone numbers listed above.
Fly in to New Orleans or Baton Rouge and rent a van if possible with room for pet carriers and large amounts of supplies.
Northwest Airlines has given substantial discounts to rescue workers, so if you fly Northwest, or any other airline, be sure to tell them why you're going!
Accommodations are being arranged each day. Currently, people are staying at a few local houses or sleeping in their cars. Showers are available and food/services are easily available just outside New Orleans. We are still doing search/rescue of starving pets in homes, and soon will be concentrating on all the pets in need on the streets.
You will need sturdy boots, dust mask, crow bar, utility knife, flashlight, and cell phone of possible. Also bring a sleeping bag and tent if possible. Volunteers should report as follows:
1.) MORNING MEETINGS - 7:30 am
(in front of) Southern Animal Foundation
1823 Magazine Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
Each morning, sign up with your contact phone number so we can reach you throughout the day as needed. Morning meetings led by either Rob Stove or Holly. We will continue assigning lists for rescues each morning consisting of a map with specific locations or a section of the city in to "feed and patrol."
2.) MAPS, ASSIGNMENTS, BRIEFING - Maps and assignments are emailed to Rob each evening to print and distribute at morning meeting. Rob will also read a briefing from us each day. This briefing will keep you abreast of changes to the rescue operation or any other information pertinent to your rescue efforts. This will help prevent rumors and keep you up to date with facts. It is essential that you receive correct information through us about changing legal issues as well as safety concerns.
3.) DISPATCH ? Jane conducts dispatch directly. This means she will call you with specific rescues throughout the day and ask you to call her directly with any questions or concerns (at the numbers above).
4.) CARE FOR CRITICAL ANIMALS ? Animals who cannot survive transport to a rescue facility such as Best Friends will be brought to:
Southeast Veterinary Specialists
400 N. Causeway; Metarie, Louisiana
504-219-0444
We have an account set up so you will not need to pay any bills.
5.) PROCEDURE FOR OTHER RESCUED ANIMALS ? Each day, all other animals will be dropped off at Southern Animal Foundation no later than 4:30 pm. They will then be transported by truck to Best Friends in Tylertown, MS.
To reunite animals with their families, you must be extremely diligent about recording the precise location where the animal was rescued and any additional info you have about the animal?s guardian. You must also leave a notice on the door to inform the family where they can find their animal.
6.) FEEDING STATIONS ? After you leave animals at Southern Animal Foundation, please go around the city to set up feeding stations. Most animals come out after the sun goes down.
Send donated supplies such as dog/cat food to:
Southern Animal Foundation
1823 Magazine Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
7.) MAPS, LOGS & DATABASE ENTRIES - To end the problem of going to repeat addresses, all completed maps and logs must be turned into Rob each night by 6:00 pm at the Southern Animal Foundation or at his home, so he can fax the maps to a team of data entry people and the database can be updated! All database entries will be done from outside Louisiana.
8.) LODGING - Volunteers are responsible for their own lodging. We constantly are working to find new more comfortable places to stay.
FEEDERS INSTRUCTIONS
Jane Garrison
843-343-8887
JaneGarrison@comcast.net