Disaster Relief Egypt, Mississippi
May 10th through May 17th

Project Description: A composite team from the NE Region of the AmeriCorps*NCCC worked in conjunction with the American Red Cross Disaster Relief team to help families and neighbors get through terrible devastation of two tornados tearing through their community on May 6th & 7th, 2003.  Luckily, no one died in the storm, but the trail that the tornado left behind will stay in these people's memories forever.  Out team is working with Family Services doing Outreach to try and get to all of the families affected by the disaster.  All we can do is try to help them get back on their feet as quickly and painlessly as possible.

A Caravan of Rent-A-Cars, um yeah...we're lost!!! Can you see the excitement? Can ya?
Some Minor Damage to a house, only a downed Antenna. Some trees that got whacked by the twister.
Yeah, the house got picked up...and then dropped!!! I don't think this one is livable.  Total Devastation.
I can't believe that things like this happen. There were people in this house when it collapsed.
Unfortunately, there were people injured in this one. Before this, there used to be a house right there.
Now, it's all over the field!!! After a day like that, we need a little bit of time to relax.
Ahh, that's a cute group picture. Yeeehaaaa...gitty up Shawna!!!
Another house ruined by the Tornado. It's a good question, why don't they name tornados?
A woman was actually in this house when it was hit...she lived! Jenny and I doing our First Case File and Disbursement Order.
This used to be this man's home. It was originally rolled over with trees on top of it.
End of the day's debrief for our team. This house was picked up and thrown about 40 feet.
Not even the trees are safe in a tornado. I can't believe how many uprooted trees there are.
This is where we got stuck in our fine Buick rent-a-car. A little dirt never hurt anyone...it adds character.
A day off...Matt and I are off to the Bama!!! Natural Museum aye...not too bad.
Is this art? Ahhh, you cute little grizzly...soo cute.
Sculpture time. Why else would there be a pillar with nothing on it?
Of course it was ment for people to pose on it. That's one big ass fish/mammal looking thing.
Nice work with the Everclear Robin. This could make for a a lot of trouble tonight.
What's the group doing out on a night like this? A Lunar Eclipse of course.
Group games...group games. Ring of Fire!!!
Very cute...everyone seems to be enjoying themselves. That's a great lookin' Disaster Relief team.
A strong armed team...work them curles Chris kicking back a little.
Justin and Amy G...a pair a Jesuit University Grads. What are you practicing with that bottle Shawna?
Nice big smile Tim...atta boy. We couldn't get flights out for two days...
So why not a pool party? I love a good game of water volleyball.
Don't drown Chris...he didn't do it on purpose!!! I love it...sitting poolside all day, playing volleyball with beverages.
A solid group picture of everyone that didn't get a flight.
A concert in Jackson, Mississippi. What great timing.
Shannon, Jenny and Robin chillin'. Tim sporting a great downtown Jackson shot.
Contests?  Our teams love contests. Robin, Joanna and Sharon as the night progresses.
Oh yeah, good music, good weather...good company. This is my favorite picture of Adam...ever.
A nice little crowd out in Jackson for the concert. Elephant Ears anyone?
Post-Concert Party. Hot Tubs and drunk people is a great combo.-- Damn, I got dark.

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