by Stewart Rhodes
Oath Keepers and other dedicated patriots,
Our
Florida brothers and sisters need our help with disaster relief work
in the wake of Hurricane Irma. We did amazing work in Texas, and now we
are needed in Florida (and also South Carolina if we have the
manpower). We will start in Florida, where we have teams already on the
ground, but we will branch out into South Carolina as needed, if
possible.
If you can't help in person, please donate to help support those who will be boots on the ground.
All
skill-sets are welcome, but we are in particular need of medical
personal to add to our teams in Florida, and we expect the same need for
South Carolina. We need anyone with a medical background for
assessment of need as well as rendering assistance when needed. As we
did in Texas, we will be coordinating our disaster relief efforts with
local first responders, including law enforcement.
We need
everyone from former medics, corpsmen, paramedics, EMT's, acute care
nurses, and ER techs. Basically if you can hit the ground running we can
use you. Bring what ever first aid supplies you have, however please
add Betadine and rubbing alcohol, as much as you can.
While on
this op, we will abide by Florida state law regarding concealed carry,
so if you want to carry, it is imperative that you make sure that your
state concealed carry permit has reciprocity. Long guns,either shotgun
or rifle are allowed, however expect to keep them secured in your
vehicle unless needed in an emergency or unless we have express
permission from private property owners to carry them on their property
(and only if the need warrants it). Our intent is to be low-key with a
low profile posture regarding weapons, while also keeping people safe.
In
addition to medical personnel, we need communications experts (HAM
radio operators), those with security, LEO, or applicable military
experience for defense against looters (we expect to be escorting
medical teams, relief supply trucks and convoys, and also protecting
relief centers and aid distribution points, and backing up local first
responders as we did extensively in South Texas these past few weeks.
Looting, armed robbery/car and truck jacking are an unfortunate reality
in the wake of hurricanes. While we are focused on disaster relief, the
need for protecting against violence is a reality and is part of what
we do. We also need people with search and rescue and practical
mechanical/engineering skills. Fire-fighters, combat engineers,
mechanics, etc. We will put you to work. Truck drivers also will be
needed. And anyone else who is willing to help. We will find a job for
you to do.
Uniform for this op is Oath Keepers shirts
and hats with solid colored pants (khaki, or olive drab). Absolutely
NO camoflauge clothing! We are here for disaster relief.
Bring
sleeping gear, and appropriate hygiene gear for field bathing as well.
Anti bacterial soap is important. Hygiene is a priority in this
environment.
POINT OF CONTACT: Please contact Scott Dunn by voice or text at 850-209-4019
Give him your name and brief list of qualifications. You can also email fl@oathkeepers.org
Recommended gear:
- Flashlights and weapons lights
- IFAK (Individual First Aid Kit) with lifesaving gear such as tourniquets and pressure bandages.
- Camelback or other hydration system
- Bug spray
- Sleeping bag and air mattress
- Rubber boots
- Tactical gloves
- Medical gloves
- Work gloves
- Phone charger bank
- Lysol and other cleaning items
- Spare socks, spare boots, spare change of clothes
- Face mask (such as available in hardware stores) and resperator if you can get one.
- Anything else you need to sustain yourself and stay healthy - plan on living out of your ruck.
Any questions, ask Scott Dunn. He is our POC for this operation. Oath Keepers from nearby states are already on their way.
Again, if you can't make it to help, please donate to help support those who can.
For the Republic,
Stewart Rhodes
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