From: James Gilmore Sent: Friday, August 26, 2016 8:55 AM To: Bruce Parker (GOV) Subject: Re: IMPORTANT: Red Cross Shelter Questions and Concerns Follow Up Flag: Follow up Flag Status: Flagged Food. Donations management. Under staffed. If you really want me to attend, I will. But I'm really ok not attending. Not really interested in telling them how much of a failure they have been. If they want to help, Then where are the debit cards and direct cash assistance these people need to replace clothing, help with gas to get to work, buy work uniforms. They failed for 12 days in disaster response, I'm more interested in knowing what are they brining to the table to make things better in the ?Jture. Cash assistance is what's needed. They've raised money, why aren't the debit cards here. Sent from my iPhone On Aug 26, 2016, at 7:07 AM, Bruce Parker (GOV) wrote: I have gotten notes from some of you already but wanted to put this back in front of folks. Please send along concerns if you have them. Bruce Parker Programs and Planning Coordinator Of?ce of Governor John Bel Edwards 225.342.7015 b.parker@la. gov gov.louisiana.gov On Aug 25, 2016, at 4:29 PM, Bruce Parker (GOV) wrote: We will be having a meeting tomorrow with the Red Cross to discuss the issues with shelters that have emerged since the ?oods and to con?rm readiness for any possible upcoming problem we may face. I need folks to send me any issues, concerns, or questions they may have related to shelter operations before 9am in the morning. This is important because it is our only chance to provide meaningful feedback and to get issues addressed. Please prioritize getting me this information. Bruce Parker Programs and Planning Coordinator 225.342.7015 b.parker@la.gov gov.louisiana. gov 6 3:45:32