Not going anywhere, for now

[jeneralist]

Tonight's email from the University: "I have just received word that Louisiana has cancelled its request to have New Jersey send a medical team. At this time, we will not be sending our staff and faculty

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[jeneralist]

Well, I'm going to wait. There's no point in heading down to Katrina-ville on my own if they don't know where to put me -- a doctor without supplies realistically isn't much use. But I did send email to the folks at UMDNJ who have been coordinating things on our end, and I have registered on the Federal website (www.hhs.gov) -- if Louisiana isn't ready for an influx of medical personnel, maybe other states in the area are.

[sabrinamari]

Sorry, my dear! But at least we will be able to enjoy your company tomorrow.

Thank you again for your help tonight.

[jeneralist]

Glad that the Woodglen crew could show you the mysteries of hinge-pin removal. (That's part of how we got the hot tub installed in Califon.)

Let me know when stuff needs to be moved back.

[frodo_jim]

Makes perfect sense. The Feds have taken over management of the situation from the State.

[jeneralist]

It would make sense to me if I were told, "Louisiana has cancelled its request, but we expect you to be deployed under Federal leadership sometime in the next week." Or, "Louisiana isn't ready to accept healthcare workers just yet; we expect them to have a tent city ready for us in a few days." Or almost any statement that recognized an ongoing need.

[vgnwtch]

Chaos has reigned from the start. Hopefully, all will come together in short order and you'll be down there doing your Jenly thing and making things better.

[jeneralist]

A-yup. And then I get to come home, don't forget that part!

[selki]

Hugs. Sounds like you might still go in a federal capacity. Oh, and glad you got to go on your trip this weekend.

[jeneralist]

It really was a great weekend's ride. I should have pictures from Sodom soon.