Keesler hosting hurricane evacuees

KEESLER AFB, Miss. - The Kessler Air Force Base Airmen and Family Readiness Center (AFRC) hosted the first of two Hurricane Michael evacuee open houses Oct. 16. The open house allowed Tyndall AFB, Fla., personnel and families with a designated information site for Keesler agencies to provide input. There were nearly 200 evacuees in attendance at the open house. Evacuees started checking into Kessler on Oct. 9, one day before the hurricane’s landfall and notification from Tyndall to evacuate the area. Upon arrival, evacuees checked in on Air Force Personnel Accountability and Assessment System to maintain 100 percent accountability for the storm’s beginning to conclusion. The 81st Force Support Squadron offered child care and housing to the families. “It is extremely humbling to know that people have come together to help us and evacuees,” expressed Tech Sgt. Alberto De La Garza, Tyndall’s 325th Maintenance Squadron munitions production supervisor. (Source: (Source: Keesler AFB 10/18/18)