I forgot to mention a long time ago that as a road trip addict, I became a licensed FEMA Inspector, in the hopes I would be deployed to a major disaster site at some point. So here I sit in Orlando Florida, directly across from Walt Disney World, after being deployed to inspect damages caused by Hurricane Charley, and Tropical Storm Bonnie. Florida hasnt seen a hurricane of this magnitude for some time. Its residents are resiliant, but even the most adaptable are finding it hard to cope with 100 degree temps and 95 percent humidity when all air conditioning is out. Its a mess down here. FEMA ( Federal Emergency Management Agency ) has been absolutely fascinating in bringing contract inspectors like me from the four corners of the globe(Seattle is where I reside) to help with this disaster. It takes a great deal of foresight and planning to organize a relief effort of this size in just days after a disaster. I am posting this message, as I have already seen more than my share of destruction and discomfort these natural disasters can bring on not only a community, but an entire state. It is devastating to witness, and to see first hand. To the People of Florida....we will do our best while here! The real reason why I post from here is two fold. First.....obviously, I cant really take the time to add to my travelblog on our Yellowstone trip.....too busy.....Second, and most important to my road tripping friends is this: You can earn a fantastic living while on the road! I happened to meet a fellow road tripper while at the airport, who was coming from Nebraska to help with this disaster. he said that both he and his wife were full time RV'rs who also were disaster trained inspectors. They had just finished working the Michigan flood disasters and were headed to Florida...to work Hurricane Charley. They told me the money they make from being contractor FEMA Disaster Housing Inspectors would keep them on the road for two years. I was stricken with the idea to post this, as so many want to be full timers. Without divulging the contract companies who work disasters, or the dollar specifics, I can say that motivated inspectors can do very well becoming licensed to do disaster inspections.Not only do they profit, but they help so many in the process. These folks also formed a company so they could deduct the cost of their travel, expenses, and even the motor home they used to work this disaster and others. I did some math......it is not only feasible, but probable you can full time doing this.....but please, do your own investigation into the tax and income potentials, and liabilities.
Okay, that is all I have to report now. I, like I said, am in Kissimmee, and the damage here is extensive.I will be here for three months. I wish everyone safe and happy travels, and try to remember your neighbors in Florida.....they need our support and good wishes! Big Daddy