No substitute for good neighbors

TEXAS VOLUNTEERS HAVE SAVED THE STATE

REAL COMMUNITY EFFORT

 

Not to diminish the great work of the police, national guard, 911 operators and first responders, it is the volunteers who have been able to minimize the human toll in Texas. While we don't know the death toll in this great tragedy, it undoubtedly would have been far greater without the great number of good neighbors.

 

The coordination by local officials, the national guard, and othe government agencies with the volunteers has set a great example for the country. It is an example of what is possible.

 

While many look to the Federal government when disaster hits, it is the local people on the ground that make the difference in the initial hours, and days of a disaster.

 

The Federal government and Fema will be able to partner with the local citizens after the initial crisis has passed. It will be a mammoth undertaking, requiring months and possibly years of support for this part of the country.

 

We will all be required to contribute to this disaster in one way or another. We can expect higher auto and home owner insurance. I am sure their will be volunteers to help with rebuilding. We also will have an opportunity to contribute to those charities that will be strained to assist the residents of Texas.

 

The people of Texas has shown us all that there are still good neighbors in this country.