UMCOR - Alabama / West Florida Conference of the United Methodist Church

3/5/12 - Message from Amelia via AVOAD
Dear AWFC Disaster Responders:

For an update to the situation in Verbena, something that would be especially helpful would be folks with trailers and trucks that could help haul away debris. It doesn't sound like the county is going to take care of much of it.

Other than that, chainsaws and debris pullers is what is needed and probably will be most of the week.

Contact Steve Reneau at Verbena UMC for assignments. (See "other contacts")
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From VOAD Conf. 1/23/12
Chainsaw teams working in Clay and Maplesville
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From Website:
...The State VOAD has divided the state into regions, which will function as Long Term Recovery committees in the rural areas of the states, especially those we are working in the Demopolis District. This larger organization will provide the vehicle to pool resources, provide case management and strengthen partnerships.

At this time we are providing repair, supplies and personnel into the Demopolis District, Elmore County and Washington County. We have begun discussion of children’s recovery camps in the Demopolis area. Training to work those camps will be announced soon. We are also partnering with Lutheran Disaster Services to provide the week long Camp Noah in heavily affected areas.

Chainsaw teams and a presence are needed in Myrtlewood. As the weeks pass, the depression, anxiety and frustration of recovery will be evident in these communities. Pastoral care and counseling will be needed as well.

As we move in positive directions towards recovery, let’s remember and actively support our pastors and congregations who are working tirelessly in their communities and have experienced loss. Amelia Fletcher
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4/27/11
from e-mail:

United Methodist Volunteers in Mission
April 27, 2011

Alabama West Florida Conference

The Alabama West Florida Conference would like to formally request cleanup teams for the areas of Geiger, AL in Sumpter County. This rural area has been hard-hit with tornado damage. We request teams willing to help families clean up debris and salvage belongings.

To schedule, contact Amelia Fletcher, Alabama West Florida Conference Disaster Response Coordinator:

1.251.968.2549 or email: amelia @gulfshoresumc.org

Memphis Conference

Requesting ERT chainsaw teams for Milan Area, Memphis Area, Paducah Area. Teams need heavy equipment if possible, slid steer, tractors, grapples a plus. By watching the weather it will be next week before the teams will need to come.

To schedule contact Bill Carr, Memphis Conference Disaster Response Coordinator:

270-816-4824 or 270-556-5221 or email: bill_carr @bellsouth.net

Also, please keep the areas being affected by strong storms this week in your prayers.
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Tornado Disaster Update, April 21, 2011
4/21/2011

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* See more from Soul Chapel UMC tornado damage, Geiger, AL

Below are updates on Soul Chapel UMC and Bethlehem UMC, both damaged from the storms that hit last Friday, April 22.

From Rev. John Bonner, District Superintendent of the Demopolis District

The plan for Soul Chapel is to worship again at Geiger UMC. This is not a regular preaching Sunday for that church, but that was the invitation and encouragement given to them. We are working on the use of a building for the future, plans for this will be announced at a later date.

SEE:
http://www.awfumc.org/news/detail/642

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SITUATION Reports -

Tornado Disaster Update, April 25, 2011
4/25/2011
http://www.awfumc.org/news/detail/643

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Tornado Disaster Update, April 21, 2011
4/21/2011
http://www.awfumc.org/news/detail/642

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Disaster Response & Recovery Ministry -
http://www.awfumc.org/pages/detail/61