Sheeper: I have several small boats to choose from and access to adequate gear to assist in post-storm marine pickups and evacuation or other work. Tomorrow I will put together an 18-foot flat-bottom rig with a 40-horse outboard and will start loading a good package of survival and rescue gear for 2 men for 7 days including gas, water, food..

If you will email me directly I am interested in making contact with a competent field officer in the disaster area, either RC or another local agency. I also need any details about licensing, liability coverage and similar issues that you may have.

Thank you. Best Regards. Good Luck and God Bless, Michael Allen, Pensacola, FL, finwin@bellsouth.net