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NAS Key West Evacuees Receive Catered Dinner as Storm Surges from Hurricane Ian Rise

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Local ombudsmen served a healthy meal to evacuees from Naval Air Station (NAS) Key West after Commanding Officer Captain Beth Regoli ordered a mandatory evacuation due to unexpected storm surges from Hurricane Ian. Sixty-one residents and their pets were rescued and relocated to Navy Gateway Inns and Suites (NGIS) on base. The community came together to support each other, with the Fly Navy staff providing a calm and professional environment.

Key Takeaways:

  • Sixty-one residents and their pets were rescued and relocated to Navy Gateway Inns and Suites (NGIS) on base after Commanding Officer Captain Beth Regoli ordered a mandatory evacuation due to unexpected storm surges from Hurricane Ian.
  • Local ombudsmen, including Brandy Teague and Kristen Pate, played a crucial role in serving a catered dinner to the evacuees, creating a family atmosphere.
  • The command purchased the food from a local establishment, and the ombudsmen set up a make-shift serving line to serve the evacuees.
  • Emergency responders evacuated the residents late Tuesday evening as the Truman Annex homes began to flood, with the Sigsbee Park housing being evacuated due to an expected high tide and storm surge.
  • Navy personnel and families are encouraged to check their Navy Family Accountability and Assessment System (NFAAS) account to ensure it is up-to-date and complete a needs assessment at www.navyfamily.navy.mil or by calling their local Fleet and Family Support Center.
  • The installation will conduct a damage assessment when it is deemed safe to do so.

Statistics:

  • 61 residents and their pets were rescued and relocated to Navy Gateway Inns and Suites (NGIS) on base.
  • The command purchased the food from a local establishment for the catered dinner.
  • Women from the local ombudsmen group cooked and served the meals to the evacuees.

Sources:

  • United States Navy: "NAS Key West Evacuees Receive Catered Dinner"
  • U.S. Navy photo by Danette Baso Silvers: "NAS Key West Evacuees Receive Catered Dinner"
  • U.S. Navy photo by AM2 Takeshia Dockett: "NAS Key West Evacuees Receive Catered Dinner"
  • Navy Family Accountability and Assessment System (NFAAS): www.navyfamily.navy.mil

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