During the 1982 flood in Fort Wayne, all of the downtown was flooded. The parish itself was not flooded, but it was the Red Cross site for those who had to leave their homes. Many individuals and families stayed overnight in the Precious Blood gym and made it their temporary home. Fr. Jim Dugal, C.PP.S., was the pastor of Most Precious Blood at the time. President Reagan is shown visiting the flood victims, together with red cross volunteers (including many parishioners). Father Rick Friebel, C.PP.S. in shown here with the president (tan jacket).