I went to visit my son yesterday at Gist. He told me of his experience during & after Ike. Not the only problem, but certainly the number one problem was FRESH WATER to DRINK. He said they recieved approx 5 gal of water per day for 56 inmates, the 1st several days after Ike. That is approx. 640 oz divided into 56 inmates is approx. 11 oz per person, if someone did not take more then their share. 11 oz that is less then a 12oz can of soda, in 90 something degree weather!!!! It was a hugh problem, they were getting dehydrated and arguing over how much drinking water each person could get!
Now I understand everyone in the area that was efected by IKE, free world & all, had simular problems but they had choices. Free world people were under manditory evacuation and if they chose to stay with any common sense they probably filled up any container they had with fresh water. In the likely hood that city water may be contaminated. If you live on the coast more then likely, you have experienced a tropical storm or hurrican before. My son & probably a big majority of the inmates at Gist (a transfer unit- where an inmate will only stay a maximum of 2 yrs), do not live on the coast & have never been through something like that and was not sure what to expect. And, if some inmates were from that area, what do they store fresh water in?
WHY DO THE COASTAL UNITS NOT HAVE FRESH WATER STORAGE TANKS!!!!!!! Or for that matter all prison units. What about tornadoes, flooding, other natural or unnatural disasters. :confused:
We personaly here in our home as well as alot of others in the area are on our own water well. We have a large storage tank for our personal well water. WHY can't they have something simalar to that at the coastal units? I will be reserching & writing a letter asking why this has not or could not be done now for the future.
Deos anyone else have a opinion or suggestion?
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the stiles unit had the same problem concerning water. they had about 10 oz of water the day after the storm, and the second day they were given a pint of water, then the third day they were given a gallon of water each. knowing that a hurricane was fast approaching the gulf area, why could'nt they stock up on gallons of water before hand? dos'ent the warden think ahead when situations like this arise? a water tank would be a good solution, but that also costs money, which i'm sure is'nt in their budget. something needs to be done before the next hurricane hits the gulf coast again...:mad:...pam