Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (PDA) / Presbytery of East Iowa (2008 Midwest Floods/Tornado's Response)

Iowa Cleanup Needs (Newsletter dated 7/1/08)

Iowa residents are in the midst of cleaning up after recent
widespread flooding. There are several ways your
congregation or group can help.

PDA has received a list of specific large items needed to
help with cleanup efforts in Iowa. The list is available
at
Only the items on this list are requested at this time.

The PDA Call Center is receiving calls from volunteer work
teams that would like to help in Iowa. There are locations
ready to receive work teams; the work at this time is
mucking out of flooded homes. Interested teams may call
the PDA Call Center at 866-732-6121 or may register online.
Volunteer opportunities, including the Iowa opportunity,
are listed at

Clean-up buckets are still in great demand. There is a
bulletin insert available, which lists the contents of the
bucket and gives shipping information. See the 2008 U.S.
Storms index for this, and for updates on the response.

Those wishing to respond financially may do so by
designating gifts for U.S. Disaster, DR000015.

Donations may be sent through normal mission giving
channels. Gifts by credit card can be made by calling
PresbyTel at (800) 872-3283 or online at
http://www.pcusa.org/pda/donate/accounts.htm.

Checks payable to Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) can also be
mailed directly to:

Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)
Individual Remittance Processing
P.O. Box 643700
Pittsburgh, PA 15264-3700

Thank you for keeping the people in the affected areas and
those working to offer assistance in your prayers.

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Equipment Needs List / http://www.pcusa.org/pda/response/usa/midwestflooding-ia-equipmentneeded2008.htm:

Iowa residents are in the midst of cleaning up following recent widespread flooding. PDA has received the following list of specific large items needed to help with cleanup efforts. If you have these items available to donate, please send an email to pda@pcusa.org to obtain information about delivering or shipping the items. Additional items have not been requested at this time, so please do NOT send items other than those identified below. Thank you!

Semi-trailers (2): 28 to 53 foot trailers; new or used; must be lockable for security; needed for 2-3 years (then returnable – this item can be loaned); needed for tool storage; needed ASAP by July

Large trailer (1): flatbed trailer; 3-5 ton capacity; 2 axle; 2 5/16 hitch ball; trailerable by a ¾ ton or larger pick up truck; needed for 2-3 years (then returnable – this item can be loaned); needed to transport building materials; needed by late July or August

Freezer (1): 8-12 cubic feet capacity; new or used; scratches or dents OK for this donation

Power washer (1): gas or electric powered; 2500 to 3500 psi capacity; new or used in good working condition; needed by the end of July

Bleach sprayers (25): 2.5 gallon capacity; pump up pressure type; new or used in working condition; needed immediately

Tarps (25): plastic 12’ x 10’ minimum to 12’ x 24’ maximum size; needed immediately

We invite you to return to this web page for additional items as they are identified and added to the list. Thank you for your support in this cleanup and rebuilding effort.