Nechama Jewish Response To Disaster - 2012 HURRICANE ISAAC

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Affiliation: NECHAMA (Jewish Response To Disaster) Updated Sep 13, 2012
Cleanup, Ash & Fire Debris, Volunteer Services Updated Sep 13, 2012
Cleanup, Tree Cutting and Removal, Volunteer Services Updated Sep 13, 2012
Command & Control, Clean up & Recovery Units Updated Sep 13, 2012
Command & Control, Volunteer Coordination/Sign up Center Updated Sep 13, 2012
Housing, Volunteer Housing (FREE) Updated Sep 13, 2012
Meals, Volunteers, Meals for Volunteers Updated Sep 13, 2012
Tarping Homes, Volunteer Services Updated Sep 13, 2012
Volunteer Opportunities, In General * (ANY/ALL Types) Updated Sep 13, 2012
Volunteers, Groups of Volunteers (This facility accomodates Groups of Volunteers) Updated Sep 13, 2012
Volunteers, Individual Volunteers (This facility accomodates Individuals Volunteers) Updated Sep 13, 2012
Volunteer, Volunteer Registry, Online Updated Sep 13, 2012
http://nechama.org/index.php/project-isaac

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Cleanup, Debris Removal, Volunteer Very Urgent Updated Sep 13, 2012
Cleanup, Tree Cutting & Removal, Volunteer Very Urgent Updated Sep 13, 2012
Construction, Roofing Repair, Volunteer Very Urgent Updated Sep 13, 2012
Donations, Financial/Monetary Donations Very Urgent Updated Sep 13, 2012
Tarping Homes, Volunteer Very Urgent Updated Sep 13, 2012
Volunteers, Misc. * (ANY/ALL Types) Very Urgent Updated Sep 13, 2012

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About this facility

Mission: NECHAMA is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides
disaster response and training services nationwide. Since 1996, we have trained and mobilized thousands of volunteers
to help communities clean up after floods, tornadoes, and other
natural disasters. Our dedicated staff and headquarters are based
in the Twin Cities and many of our volunteers are distributed
outside of Minnesota and across the US.
Service: Temporary

Notes

Hurricane Isaac - Volunteer Opportunities:
http://nechama.org/index.php/isaac

Hurricane Response Volunteer Opportunity
on 03 September 2012.

Hurricane Isaac’s wind and floodwater battered communities in
Mississippi and Louisiana over the course of multiple days.
NECHAMA is on the scene helping people restore their homes.
In some neighborhoods water is still receding and roads are
just becoming accessible.

We are officially announcing the acceptance of volunteers and
donations to support our important and time-sensitive work.

nitially we are focused on assisting Jackson County and other
hurricane-affected communities in southern Mississippi with
flood cleanup, clearing damaged trees, and temporary roof
repairs. These volunteer services offered by NECHAMA will
support ongoing recovery efforts across Southern Mississippi.
NECHAMA continues to be in regular contact with our voluntary
organization partners working in Louisiana and anticipates
assisting communities there as well.

We are planning on working in Mississippi and Louisiana
until Sept. 14, 2012. We have established a base of operations
in Biloxi, MS, a coastal community with a history of welcoming
volunteers from across the country. If in the coming weeks
there are still pressing needs to be addressed and if we are
able to raise funds to stay longer, we will consider extending
our deployment.

Fortunately Hurricane Isaac was no Katrina but for the hundreds
of families that are displaced and have suffered damage to their
homes as a result of Isaac’s force, NECHAMA’s comfort and aid
is critical. Please support our response work by making a
donation today.

VOLUNTEER DETAILS:
http://nechama.org/index.php/project-isaac

WORK SITES:

NECHAMA staff and team leaders will organize structured work
and provide tools and site leadership Sunday – Friday. Saturdays
off. We will be engaged in flood cleanup, tree removal and
temporary roof repair tasks. Please bring clothing that you
can dispose of if necessary and closed toed shoes. Boots with
puncture resistant soles are recommended. Please bring heavy
duty work gloves.

Remember that the late summer weather of Bayou of the Gulf Coast
is no Mid-West and that temperatures and humidity are in the high
80's and 90's. Pack accordingly with moisture-wicking or light
weight material like nylon.

MEALS:

We will provide basic cold breakfast and bag lunch options
each day.

Dinner ingredients will be sourced locally and volunteers
can take turns preparing dinner each night.

(Volunteers, please consider donating to help us offset the
costs of providing meals)

TRANSPORTATION:

Nearest Airport:
Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport (GPT)

Nearest Bus Stations:
Biloxi Greyhound Station
820 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Biloxi, MS 39530

Gulfport Greyhound Station
2805 13th St
Gulfport, MS 39501

Volunteers are responsible for arranging and providing their
own transportation to and from the deployment base of
operations.

Once on site at our base we have a limited number of seats
available in NECHAMA vehicles to shuttle volunteers to and
from the local work sites. If you are able to provide your
own local transportation please considering doing so.