We're heading to Gulfport, Mississippi instead

Okay, so we're not actually going to New Orleans. Instead, in consultation with CRWRC Disaster Response Services, we have been slated to go to Gulfport, Mississippi which is northeast of New Orleans but still on the gulf coast. Gulfport is the second largest city in Mississippi after the state capital Jackson. It is the larger (population wise) of two principal cities of the Gulfport-Biloxi. As of the 2000 census, the city of Gulfport had a total population of 71,127. Gulfport is co-county seat with Biloxi of Harrison County, Mississippi. Gulfport is the east coast home to the US Navy Seabees, and also the birthplace of American football player Brett Favre.

On August 29, 2005, Gulfport was hit by the strong eastern side of Hurricane Katrina. Much of Gulfport was flooded or destroyed in one day by the strong hurricane-force winds which lasted over 16 hours and a storm surge exceeding 28 feet (9 m) in some sections.

Hurricane Katrina damaged over 40 Mississippi libraries, gutting the Gulfport Public Library, first floor, and breaking windows on the second floor, beyond repair, requiring a total rebuild.

Our first meeting

Adam, in his e-mailed newsletter of March 5th, advised that the first meeting of the Hurricane Katrina team will take place on Sunday, March 9th .

The meeting will he held right after the morning service, in order to not cause much inconvenience and will take place in the council room which is upstairs. The most important part about coming out to this meeting, is to express your INTENT, if you are truly on board, and if you have the finances to carry your own weight. If you are not able to attend, PLEASE inform Adam of your intent.