Flooding continues especially along the Cumberland. Also, Ashland City earlier had an evacuation as flood gates were released upstream of them. Centerville, Erin, Nashville, and other communities have had interruption of water or water restrictions. Several churches have reported some flooding damage, though many in basement areas. Please continue to pray for those affected and the many emergency and relief personnel responding.
In some places where water and threats have receded, survivors and family/church members are beginning to do some removal. However, few groups at this time can take general volunteers for cleanup. We've requested trained teams and will seek to connect them first. As the situation stabilizes and our ability to coordinate increases we will request additional volunteers. For churches and families in affected areas, please check this general guide in helping do cleanup after a flood Cleanup Tips
A central warehouse/distribution center is in the process of being set up by TEMA and volunteer agencies. They already have commercial commitment for enormous amounts of bottled water. When they request specific donations, we will pass those along. We will gladly accept completed cleaning/flood buckets (http://new.gbgm-umc.org/umcor/getconnected/supplies/flood-bucket/ at the Conference Office.
We've distributed 200 buckets and 1,100 Health Kits to churches in Nashville, Bellevue, and soon in Centerville (via Bon Aqua UMC) per their requests. We will attempt deliveries to the Clarksville District tomorrow. N. Georgia Conference will deliver 350 tomorrow and we are arranging, but have no arrival info for, 1,800 from UMCOR.
We are continuing to assess the situation, organize leaders, and prepare the way for more and more opportunities for people to respond. Please be patient and pray, even as further damage continues.
If your church has suffered significant damage or flooding, please make sure the pastor contacts their District Supt. If you know of areas of significant flooding of many homes, please email me at disasterresponse@tnumc.com.
In some places where water and threats have receded, survivors and family/church members are beginning to do some removal. However, few groups at this time can take general volunteers for cleanup. We've requested trained teams and will seek to connect them first. As the situation stabilizes and our ability to coordinate increases we will request additional volunteers. For churches and families in affected areas, please check this general guide in helping do cleanup after a flood Cleanup Tips
A central warehouse/distribution center is in the process of being set up by TEMA and volunteer agencies. They already have commercial commitment for enormous amounts of bottled water. When they request specific donations, we will pass those along. We will gladly accept completed cleaning/flood buckets (http://new.gbgm-umc.org/umcor/getconnected/supplies/flood-bucket/ at the Conference Office.
We've distributed 200 buckets and 1,100 Health Kits to churches in Nashville, Bellevue, and soon in Centerville (via Bon Aqua UMC) per their requests. We will attempt deliveries to the Clarksville District tomorrow. N. Georgia Conference will deliver 350 tomorrow and we are arranging, but have no arrival info for, 1,800 from UMCOR.
We are continuing to assess the situation, organize leaders, and prepare the way for more and more opportunities for people to respond. Please be patient and pray, even as further damage continues.
If your church has suffered significant damage or flooding, please make sure the pastor contacts their District Supt. If you know of areas of significant flooding of many homes, please email me at disasterresponse@tnumc.com.
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