Last (and this is a pearl), Crawford County's EMA director, stated during the second week of this situation, that this emergency was a "teachable moment" for the citizens of the county. They need to have a 3 day supply of food, water and first aid, etc.. They also, need to keep $50 in single dollar bills, so that they can purchase needed items. I agree. If a person or family HAS THE MEANS to do this, they should. My family has. But what about the low income, the elderly, the people who just do not get around to it? Our EMA can tell people that this was a "teachable moment", but it seems that they, themselves have learned nothing.
Many, many private citizens of Crawford County stepped up and worked hard to support their neighbors. Churches, youth groups and individuals alike. But, without guidance, help was slow to appear, this situation was disorganized out in "the field" and all help was sporadic in location. I am 100% positive, that some of our citizens lost out on any assistance, just because they did not know it existed. Some towns performed better than others, all worked hard.
Without the "management", in Emergency Management Agency. I am desperately afraid that this scenario will be repeated again. And I sincerely hope that the "next one", does not take place in winter.
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