VOLUME 30, ISSUE 1

Mary Dale Peterson, MD, MHA
1st Vice President of ASA
Driscoll Children’s Hospital
Corpus Christi, TX

I learned early Sunday that my brother’s house flooded in Houston and they had to escape in a kayak. We were fortunate to come back to our house that was intact with minor damage, although we have property in Port Aransas that is a total loss. The hospital had minor damage but we did have damages to some of our offices downtown and we are still unable to use our office in Victoria. I have 5 employees who lost their homes. We had no electricity in some parts of the city for weeks, which also affected our work-staff. The hospital sustained significant financial losses for the month of August and September due to the disruptions.

We are so very grateful for all the volunteers who helped- especially clearing out houses. It is really hard work. Donations were very helpful as well, especially for those who lost everything. Although it isn’t normal yet, there is a sense of gratitude all in all.

Central meeting point in Port Aransas for volunteers and those that live on the island that need help.

Channel View in Port Aransas, example of one street where folks have mucked out their houses..

Carri Reid Peterson