Disaster Recovery Update: 11.03.2011

Local Re-tarping Help

Storm survivors need help in the Cullman area. There are a number of homes that need to be re-tarped while awaiting repairs to their homes. Assistance can also be used to remove damaged sheet rock from inside these homes that got wet and moldy as the tarps have leaked. This doesn't require a lot of skill, just a big heart! Please contact Lori Feist at (205) 226-7909, or alumcvolunteer@gmail.com, if you are in the North Alabama Conference area and would like to help.

Now Scheduling for Jan/Feb 2012!

We are now scheduling teams into 2012, especially for January and February! Many of our sites in northwest, northnortheast Alabama are desperate for volunteer teams and ready to begin construction of new homes, but are short of help. Visit our website at www.rebuildnorthalabama.org and click on "Register Your Team" for more information and to read the Team Guidebook. Our sites can accomodate teams from 5 to 50 and our facilities are equipped with kitchens and showers.

Shower Trailer Project

Are you a member of a local North Alabama Conference churches and interested in a shower trailer project to donate to the North Alabama Conference for use in April Storm Recovery and future disasters? We have a materials list and a plan passed onto us from a partner church and are in need of approximately 3-5 trailers to comfortably support our churches that house volunteer teams. If you would like to coordinate a shower trailer project with your church or volunteer group to donate to the North Alabama Conference, contact Emily Nelms at (205) 226-7980, or enelms@northalabamaumc.org.

Collecting Cleaning Buckets

Our supply of Cleaning Buckets (formerly called "Flood Buckets") is low in the Disaster Warehouse, and we need help in preparing the Conference in case of disaster. To create your own Cleaning Bucket, please click here for more information and for drop-off information once completed.

Winter Clothing and Christmas Donation Drive

The Decatur Disaster Warehouse is now collecting the following for April storm survivors: Winter jackets for men and women, sweaters for men and women, new insulated underwear for both men and women, table-top artificial Christmas trees (please, no large trees) and Christmas decorations. For more information, contact the Disaster Warehouse at (256) 341-9961.

In the News...

Check out these storm stories that have been in the news recently!

Building Supplies

If you would like to donate money to help in the purchasing of building supplies for the homes that are being remodeled and rebuilt from the April storms, you can send it directly to the District or to the Conference Office. For more information, check out the website at http://www.northalabamaumc.org/pages/detail/1631 for District information, or contact the District Office directly for more information.

Stay Connected

Our staff is here to help you serve as the hands and feet of Christ. Feel free to contact us with any questions you may have!

Nancy Cole, Conference Disaster Recovery Coordinator
(205) 399-1994
ncole@northalabamaumc.org

Emily Nelms, Information Coordinator / Communications Associate
(205) 226-7980
enelms@northalabamaumc.org

Lori Feist, Volunteer Consultant
(205) 226-7909
alumcvolunteer@gmail.com

Sara Bryant, Administrative Assistant
(205) 226-7948
sbryant@northalabamaumc.org