ICE STORM UPDATE

Disasters are just that...disasters......And because of that, sometimes the logistics of organizing and running relief efforts (especially with other organizations) can become disasters in their own right. As the church in Kennett, MO. has found out working with the Red Cross in a sheltering situation. Anyway, we are very impressed and proud of the Slicer Rd. church for opening up their building and reaching out to their community allowing 400 or so to come in to the warmth for rest and nourishment. Unfortunately the Red Cross saw things a little differently, closing the shelter at the church and moving all the people to the V.F.W. for shelter.

There is still need for assistance in Kennett, Missouri, I will keep you posted as to specific needs.

Due to the above situation, there was no longer a need for us to be located directly in Kennett. However we will still be close by. We will be working with the Crowleys Ridge College, Hillcrest Church of Christ as well as several other congregations in the area of Paragould, AR.

Almost the entire area is without power. The rural areas are not expected to receive power for (1) month! Many church family members have trees down, some on houses. Most all are without power.

We will also be working with congregations in Kentucky so I'll keep you updated on those efforts as well.

THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE IMMEDIATELY NEEDED:

50k Generator/s/ -- To run kitchen in church building in Paragould, AR. and other areas. (Donation of rental or Full donation for future uses)

Financial Donations

Volunteers

Bottled Water

Flashlights

Heaters

Gasoline in gas cans

Blankets

Generators

Tarps

WHAT WE'LL BE DOING:

• Providing Hot Meals for church family members and communities.
• Door to door needs assessments
• Chain Saw Crews.
• Tarping/Repairing of roofs, etc.
• Evangelism

AS YOU KNOW, TO ACCOMPLISH THIS WE NEED TO ALL WORK TOGETHER.

LET'S WORK TOGETHER TO HELP OUR BROTHERS AND SISTERS

SHARE THE LOVE OF JESUS BY LOVING AND SERVING OTHERS!!

Email or Call Laura with locations to deliver donations of items or to volunteer.
disasterrelief@hotmail.com 937-308-2259

Financial Donations can be made through PayPal online through the website: http://www.churchesofchristdrt.org/

Or By Postal Mail To:
Churches of Christ Disaster Response Team
810 Hollywood Blvd.
West Melbourne, Florida 32904