Messages from the Principal Chief
Brenda Dardar Robichaux
Each week of our recovery period brings new problems and new challenges.
On a recent trip to Isle de Jean Charles, I noticed a large number of vehicles parked at a home. As I approached the home, I heard church hymns being sung by the approximate 20 family and friends who had gathered. A tribal elder, 87 years old, had evacuated to Baton Rouge from the Island for hurricanes Gustav and Ike. He later returned to a relative’s home in a neighboring town. The gentlemen has life threatening health problems and although his home had been largely destroyed by the storms, he expressed to his family that he wanted to spend his last days in his home on the Island. His grandson worked frantically to remove flooded furnishings from his home and clean it as best he could in order for his grandfather to return. When we arrived, the family was singing his favorite church hymns to comfort him in his last moments. My heart broke as I saw this frail tribal elder laying on a cot surrounded by loved ones. Although there was still marsh grass on the porch and mold on the walls, his final wish had come true. He was home.
Supplies needed to address our immediate recovery:
General Needs:
non perishable food
water
tree and debris removal equipment & supplies
personal hygiene items
ice chest
firstaid kits
clothing
gas gift cards
Wal-mart gift cards
generators
Elderly Needs:
Depends
Ensure
Baby Needs:
formula
diapers
baby wipes
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