Richard Ferguson wrote:
: I have been watching the news, and my view is that the best boats would
: be the larger (16 foot or more) outboard motor boats. Air boats have
: also been used. You would probably want a crew of two people, and be
: able to safely carry 4 or more victims. I heard that there are a bunch
: of volunteers using their fishing boats for that purposes. Bass fishing
: boats are very common in the south, and should be well suited to rescue
: work. Bass boats have outboards, and are frequently used near shore
: around obstacles such as submerged trees.

: I don't think that canoes, kayaks, or other small boats are the right
: tools for the job of rescue, in general. Don't carry enough, and are
: too slow. Obviously I would use my own canoe to rescue myself and
: family, if I was in the affected area, but I think that the distances
: from the launch point to the victims could be quite a few miles. The
: other problem with canoes, etc., is that they could easily tip over when
: loading victims, who cannot be assumed to be wise to the ways of small
: boats.

: Kayaks and canoes for rescue is a nice idea, but not practical.

: Richard

Well, as of yet, I haven't received a reply when I asked if this was a
serious request and for additional contact info... keep in mind I didn't
contact them, they contacted me... I too am not sure that we can move
enough stuff to make a difference... although, if you get food or water
to one person, I suppose that is making a difference... will let you know
if I hear back... mean time, think of a place along I-55 with a large
parking lot that could be used as a meeting place... but don't start driving
yet...

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John Nelson
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