Well I've spent to much time in NYC and the surronding area, I've been rained on, stepped on ( foot ) hit by car ( side swiped ) and last but not least, 2 flat tires.

I woke up to realize that I had to do something ( I just walk a few feet and I have the NYC skyline up real close ) a few nights ago. So I did something. I packed a bag, got on my bike ( ten speed ) and hopped into the city to help.

I went from dropoff location to drop off location doing 2 things, making signs for where things need to be placed and setting up organized shipping and receiving.

so I can pass on what I learned to others here was my game plan when I was in NYC, Queens & " Da Bronx's "

sorting

1) water ( h2o) is sorted out by itself, stored outside the warehouse ( rain can hit it w/o problem ): used for cleaning eyes and drinking

2) other drinks : gatoraid, orange juice....

3) socks, under garments, gloves googles, dog food, shovels and grain bars

4) medical supplies ( anything used by doctors including mouthwash and toothpaste )

5) quick consumption food ( ready made and nothing needed to be done but open to eat ) like apple pies, sandwiches...

most of these products have different location where they are needed in NYC. #1, #3, a small bit of #2, #4, #5 go to WTC distribution. the rest go to all other places.

the way I was working was, set up a load on a floor space of 7' wide and 13' long. then walk outside grab a cop. They would send over a truck. easy as that.

Shea stadium was not easy, I spent a better part of friday thier. I just sorted, made signs and set loads up.

so if you want to help, please go down to the collection area and sort some of the stuff. that helps everyone.

-Michael

p.s. I tired, exhusted, and with little energy left. but tommarow with some rest I'll be in newport mall (Jersey City) stacking boxes and getting loads for NYC ready. so look for me, I have a sealand cap (cacci green), blue jeans and a red bandana.