Salem Katrina Team Update October 20

Checking Gautier's various web sites it is encouraging that there are now several restaurants open and other services as well. Today's temperature is in the mid-70's, quite comfortable for working. The folks there still say mold is the big problem and good respirators are important for all volunteers.

The tent city "mayor" reported that local travel is still very difficult, especially for larger vehicles trying to navigate around trash and downed trees, and also for visitors because almost all the city's street signs are missing!

Yesterday, our team got a nice gift from Jim Doran Dodge in McMinnville, as they offered to go over the Dodge minivan we're taking to make sure we have a trouble-free trip to the Gulf. Thanks, folks!