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Damage in Napa City and Napa County could exceed 1 Billion $’s.

Reality is hitting now as people who were euphoric, re surviving are now finding out they were not insured or their job is in danger of not being there due to severe damage to the work places.

The Salvation Army as usual did its great job. They had one of their food trucks at the mobile home park feeding people by 9 am. They brought in 4 more trucks from other areas.

Besides our normal donations to the Salvation Army and 3 generations of bell ringers, we go to the local site and check with the cook and head people re what food they need for the next meal during holidays and times like this.

This time, they needed breakfast items to feed the regulars and those who had been using the emergency food trucks. We went to Walmart and loaded up on bacon, sausages and other breakfast items, bought them and dropped them off at the local SA headquarters. Vendors and other people had brought in eggs, bread and bottled water to handle some immediate needs.

I have suggested to friends/relatives, who would like to help to:

1. Donate to the Napa Salvation Army via the internet.

2. Buy an extra bottle or two of Napa Wine. So much of the economy and employment is dependent on the wine industry. The wine industry has pledged at least $10 million to help locals and local businesses to get back on their feet.

3. If you like to come to Napa, please come on up. Most of the good/great restaurants are now open. Again, buy some Napa wine from the wine shops that have been hit so hard.

Thanks!