During the wildfire evacuations on April 23, about 2,500 Barefoot Residents were forced out of their homes.
Cathryn and Josh Kushman, their two sons, and Cathryn’s mother, Judy Klegg, lost almost everything they owned in their home at 5701 Clubcourse Drive after it was completely destroyed by the wildfires.
MONDAY'S REPORT
Barefoot resident helps uncover edited tapes that highlight wildfire evacuation.
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH RESPONSE
Click here to read reaction from officials of North Myrtle Beach.
Though eight weeks have passed since the wildfires, dash cam videos and 911 calls show the Kushmans and other Barefoot residents might not have gotten the entire story from public officials about how they evacuated the resort.
After listening to edited calls -- played out of order -- between dispatchers, North Myrtle Beach Director of Public Safety William Bailey, and Maj. Walt Floyd, the Kushmans and Klegg say they have lost trust in public safety.
“I don't believe any of them. I was there. I saw it all,” Klegg said.
Josh Kushman said he thinks Bailey should resign.
However, there is no proof that Bailey played any role in editing or deciding to edit the tapes.
The Kushmans and Klegg say they also want honest answers from public safety concerning why they didn’t have more time to evacuate their home and why they weren’t notified sooner.
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