<< It seems to me that this is the time to identify ourselves and our profession as being experts and contribute to future emergency planning.>> That is my fondest wish ::Sigh:: << my point is, now, while we are full of fire, will ILCA, LLLI, NABA, and other US Breastfeeding organizations, IBLCE put emergency breastfeeding service and delivery of lactation services high on the "to do" list and begin lobbying for our involvement in planning committees.>> If we want to change things, that's what must be done. We must, as a profession, find a way to be included in emergency planning. Until we are anything we do AFTER the storm (or other catastrophe) hits will be tantamount to spitting into the wind - a Category 5 hurricane's wind. <<This would mean developing a new sub-organization, but it may be necessary.>> Consider me a volunteer :-) Call me up, and I'm there! Regina Roig-Lane, BS IBCLC Miami-Dade County WIC/Nutrition 7785 NW 48 St. Suite 300 Miami FL 33166 (786) 336-1333 x151 Please note: Florida has a very broad public records law. Most written communications to or from state officials regarding state business are public records available to the public and media upon request. Your e-mail communications may therefore be subject to public disclosure. Public Records Act, Chapter 119, F.S. *********************************************** To temporarily stop your subscription: set lactnet nomail To start it again: set lactnet mail (or digest) To unsubscribe: unsubscribe lactnet All commands go to [log in to unmask] The LACTNET mailing list is powered by L-Soft's renowned LISTSERV(R) list management software together with L-Soft's LSMTP(R) mailer for lightning fast mail delivery. For more information, go to: http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html