More on the Animals and Caretakers

This was just forward to me from Sarah regarding her two colleagues at the research center:

They arrived at Hammond, Louisiana where they were transported by helicopter back to the Audobon facility. There are many damaged buildings and fallen oak trees, but there is dry ground and many animals survived. The bunkers and the food supply are intact, as are several of the ATVs, though the fallen trees make them rather useless for now. There are water moccasins everywhere. Kelly and Jeff ascertained that the lions were still contained, as they are the greatest threat if roaming free. There are leopards loose, but they are not as dangerous. Being dusk, and the ability to see snakes clearly was not good, our heroes locked themselves into a bunker for a night's rest and will begin tomorrow to uncrate the animals, deal with medical problems, feed and water the animals who have been without either for three days, and begin what cleanup and repair they can do. There are generators on site, which will be used to keep meat for animal diets fresh, but not for air conditioning. There is also a satellite phone, which is how Kelly contacted me once they had arrived, but which will be used only for emergencies. They will remain until the authorities allow people back into the city, or unless there is a break in the levee guarding their facility. They do have a boat which is firmly anchored to a building, so if the levee breaks, they have a means of escape. It may be days, or even weeks, before Kelly is able to contact me again, but hopefully she and Jeff will fare well and all the animals (except the moccasins) will survive. Please keep Kelly and Jeff in your prayers.