Monday 28 August 2017

Another reminder from the USA on the role of Local Government Workers in times of Natural Disasters from AFSCME Members

https://www.afscme.org/now/afscme-members-are-on-the-front-lines-of-a-disaster

Public service workers like these deserve our respect and admiration for putting the safety of their communities ahead of their own - AFSCME

"Houston municipal workers and road crews – all members of HOPE (Houston Organization of Public Employees) – are working with firefighters and police officers to rescue those trapped by the floods and deliver clean water. " 

HOUSTON – During what may be the worst natural disaster in Texas history, AFSCME public service workers and first responders are making heroic efforts to keep people alive, restore essential services and protect property.


With at least eight people reported dead so far from Hurricane and now Tropical Storm Harvey – and with flooding in Houston already at historic proportions – stories of courage by state and local government employees will continue to emerge in the coming days.

Read the full article , including how AFSCME Members are helping one another at this time