10:15am EST
10.11.24
Hurricane Helene and Milton update:
In an effort to continue support in the area of Perry, Florida, Keaton Beach, & Steinhatchee, these are the needs and supplies as well as what work teams are being requested to do:
- Toiletries
- Feminine products
- Diapers
- Wipes
- Pull ups
- Laundry detergent
- Dish soap
- Damp Rid
- Mold remover
- Vinegar (jugs)
- Hoses/nozzles
- Work gloves
- Cleaning rags
- Rakes
- Shovels
- Industrial garbage bags
- Flashlights
- Portable phone chargers
- Work/mud/rubber boots
- Sheets and pillows
Work to be done:
Per Taylor County EOC, They need teams to come in and do home muck outs. (They have the tools needed) they just need people that can do this) cutting Sheetrock, applying mold remover, shoveling out mud, etc.
Contact Kim Stephens at: 1 (850) 843-1453 or kimkstephens@gmail.com
Hurricane Milton:
For teams that are looking to go into the Tampa area to help with the relief efforts, you can contact the Peninsula Florida District Council disaster, relief coordinator:
John Hensel (Pastor Christian Life Assembly in Brooksville) - 352-584-2492.
His Admin & Team Coordinator: Precious Somers - (727) 457-1821
4:45pm EST
09.28.24
If you are able to volunteer tomorrow 9/29/24 go HERE and follow the instructions.
Then, be at the site with your waivers around 9am eastern time for orientation. It’s ok if you have to go later as well.
10-2pm will be for distribution.
If you’re able to stay, say till around 4ish, you’ll help make bags/pallets for future days.
Lunch is provided for those volunteering. So are drinks to stay hydrated.
Please read the website with the requirements to volunteer so you’ll be prepared.
Monitor your email after you notify them of your intent just to make sure they haven’t been overwhelmed with help already.
4:55pm EST
09.27.24
How to serve with Convoy:
All volunteers &/or teams need to email hurricanehelene@convoyofhope.org with your request to come serve.
Their team in the Disaster Operations Center is handling the scheduling and paperwork of volunteers for this response.
Waivers can be filled out &/or downloaded here and then emailed in with your request to serve.
Please Note:
Minors MUST BE 13 years or older: (DATE OF BIRTH MUST BE BEFORE SEPTEMBER 28, 2011)
Minors ages 13-15 must have the Parental Consent Form filled out by a parent or legal guardian AND be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian
Minors ages 16 & 17 must have the Parental Consent Form filled out by a parent or legal guardian AND be accompanied by an adult chaperone
All volunteers must wear closed-toed shoes.
Volunteer Main Address Is:
1509 S Byron Butler Pkwy, Perry, FL 32348
(The old West Frasier plant)
To participate please fill out these two waivers:
10:30AM EST
09.27.24
Good morning West FL.
We are in full assessment mode this morning. It’s seems our more heavily populated areas like Tallahassee was spared, as well as Franklin & Wakulla county coastal areas. However, our Taylor county family took the major hit. Perry 1st AG has sustained some significant roof damage.
We are waiting to hear from other churches in the impact zone.
Please use this form to get us that information:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScj0uCkpTOmz63k33mBgn-LqQRpfivHwok8AHG9tGkmCNVsSA/viewform
Convoy of Hope is en route and waiting to hear back from Taylor County SO on a staging area for relief. Please pray for favor on finding a good location for them as well as Christ in Action, our preferred missions partner for debris removal & clean out.
We will update here and on www.westflorida.ag throughout the day.
Also, follow Convoy of Hope HERE for updates on Helene.
10:15PM EST
09.26.24
Pastor’s we are just a few hours out from Hurricane Helene, CAT 4 making land.
We continue to pray for the Lord to be a shield & shelter for so many in its path.
Our network team is working diligently to be as aware of both needs & resources in the coming hours, days & weeks.
We have created a simple Google form that we request you use (if phone service allows) to notify us on how well you faired, both your church & personal property and lives.
Use this link: https://forms.gle/T5fU3dzkwJVqmP329
Please know that Convoy of Hope is staging near Hattiesburg, MS waiting for the green light to come in. They have a location they feel will work in Tallahassee , and we will make that announcement when they allow us to.
Their website for updates is: https://convoyofhope.org/disaster-services/hurricane-helene-24/
If you have a disaster relief team that is wanting to come help our churches, please let our Network team know what your capabilities are, approx. size of team & how self sufficient you can be. Make sure you understand the liability insurance for that team will be your churches responsibility to make sure they are covered.
Please, please, please communicate with us as soon and as best you can so we can best know how to serve you.
Business Phone:
Fax Number:
Email: contact@westflorida.ag
Mailing Address:
1878 Highway 71 Marianna, FL 32448