I went back to the shelter this afternoon and could not handle the stress there. I did not function well. So after an ineffective hour forgetting to get things for people I left and went to the dollar tree and bought some first aid supplies that they needed and some nail clippers too.
I came home defeated.
But after getting a text message from a nurse friend of mine who I recruited to work there, I felt better about it. She said there were 3 nurses already there so she handed out clothing and made hygiene kits.
So I thought...I can handle handing out clothing.
If I just stick to one thing I won't get overwhelmed. I just can't go into that supply room or try to do nursing things. My memory is terrible and my skills are lacking.
So I will go over there again tomorrow and try to make it work.
I really want to help out.
bizi
This shelter has 250, baton rouge shelters house thousands of people. 10 years ago I worked the shelter when hurricane katrina hit but there was a very nicely organized medic system in place. I worked the diabetes clinic.
Took blood sugars and gave insulin. Very different!