Jeffrey Squires:  

maged roofing, all of the mold infested walls, insulation, damaged wooden studs, and what ever else had to be removed. Then crews went in to access the restoration of the home. At that time, the materials were sent out to the home and installation began. New roof, insulation, walls, countersco and counter tops, cupboards, electrical, plumbing (when necessary), carpet, trim, doors, windows etc. When we finished the installation, many of the homes were a thousand times better than before Hurricane Katrina hit. We visited the 9th ward 5 days after the city opened it up for the public to go in. There was 85% total devastation. The few brick homes in that area were still standing, but you could see the water flood line almost up to the roof. There were only 3 or 4 home owners who came back to find personal items that they could salvage from their flooded home. We spoke with them and attempted to give words of encouragement. Being there is still very fresh in my mind and heart. I really wish that I could have remained longer that the 2 weeks that I was there. Life, bills, and family responsibilities go on, so home we came. We did have some relaxation while in New Orleans. We went to the French Quarter. It seemed like a world away from the devastation. I will add more later. Workplace Business update as of March 2006...Business is going very well. We are doing many installations in the commercial field. 1st, we sell video and audio surveillance and recording equipment to homes and businessess. 2nd We also install systems to meet a clients needs. 3rd We provide surveillance and private investigation services to those who "Need To Know" what is going on in their lives. August 2007 Business is growing. We have purchased a Ford E-350 with a pass through feature (Braun Mini-Mod) that allows access from the front seats to the rear compartment. We have a complete surveillance mobile system built into the rear of it complete with 24/7 8 channel audio and video digital recording, 65 foot mast, pan and tilt cameras, and wireless A/V communication. We use it for 3 purposes. 1. As a mobil show room to demonstrate the surveillance equipment to new clients. 2. As our installation vehicle. 3. To do our Private Investigation services from it. We had it painted black in order to blend in during night time surveillance operations. During the day, it stands out like a sore thumb. We use 2 other vehicles for daytime use. I will be adding the picture of T-Rex (that is what we have affectionately named the surveillance vehicle) to my web site NeedToKnowSurveillance soon. You can visit it there. Well, enough update tonight. Will do more later.