Red Cross shelter living has to be approached with a open mind.  It can vary from a hotel room (unlikely) to an air mattress under the stars in a supermarket parking lot (as reported to me by a Katrina first responder).  My first 5 days were luxury in a Montgomery hotel.  My Covington experience was very different and at first glance not as good.  But there were a few amazing folks that took our Camp Abbey situation and made it better than a hotel, it was like being home.  Several of us were long term residents of Camp Abbey and had it not been for Phil and Leslie from California, we would have been just another shelter experience.  They went out of their way to make us feel at home with great continental breakfasts and home cooked dinners with tables decorated with candles each night.  Even one night guests were made to feel at home.  Thanks Phil and Leslie, you made the stay fun and enjoyable!