Although our part in the mud-out work has ended, there is still chainsaw work to be done in Florida as clean-up from Hurricane Idalia continues. SC Baptist DR Chainsaw units are needed through October 14 in Live Oak, FL. Units and volunteers for chainsaw should plan to go ASAP, with each unit to include a
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Operations at the Inverness, Florida site are coming to a close as most homeowners there have received the help they need. SC Baptist Disaster Relief (SCBDR) has been partnering with Alabama Disaster Relief at that site for flood recovery (“mud-out”). There were three mud-out units scheduled to go to Inverness on Sunday, Sept. 10, but
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As needs on the ground have changed over the past week, we wanted to keep you updated on the latest Hurricane Idalia response efforts. Here are the latest updates regarding SCBaptist Disaster Relief volunteers in Florida: The following is the SCBDR deployment schedule, as of 9/6/23: Beaverdam/Utica Sept. 6-13 (On the road today) Charleston Sept.
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As Mud-Out teams are preparing to respond to Florida for flood recovery efforts, we are thankful for the prayers and support of individuals and churches. Pray that these teams would be able to bring help, healing, and hope to those who suffer damage. If you would like to give to help SC Disaster Relief efforts,
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The Disaster Relief status in South Carolina is upgraded to STANDBY (units are needed- prepare to deploy). Our strategy is to take care of needs here in SC, and if damage is minimal, we can then focus on sending help to Florida. The immediate need in-state will be for Chainsaw units. Other types of units
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All SC Baptist Disaster Relief units are now placed on ALERT to respond to Tropical Storm/Hurricane Idalia. This storm is likely to impact our own state but will definitely impact Florida. What that means is our units will be needed, we’re just not sure where yet. The plan is to take care of needs here
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South Carolina Baptist Disaster Relief was one of 12 states that partnered on a site for flood response in Barre, Vermont, while two additional states ran sites in two other towns. During the four-week response in Barre, SCDR sent 5 Mud-Out units, 1 Feeding team, 3 Shower/Laundry teams and an assessor (who stayed the entire
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Churches and Baptist Disaster Relief in Hawaii are ramping up their aid efforts to the people of Maui in the wake of the devastating fires there last week. Maui churches are distributing essential supplies and providing spiritual care. One church is serving as a shelter for displaced residents. Two churches have arranged for flatbed trucks
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Please pray for the people of Maui, Hawaii who experienced the devastating fires. Disaster Relief Needs, 9/13/23 This prayer list will be updated as the disaster response develops. 6 – John and Gay Williams are the Hawaii Pacific Baptist Convention (HPBC) Disaster Relief co-directors. Pray for stamina, clear thinking, and wisdom for John and Gay
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South Carolina Disaster Relief is one of many states working together to assist residents of Vermont who were affected by catastrophic flooding several weeks ago. Our teams are working in Barre, VT. The response is expected to last until Labor Day. Recovery (Mud-Out)Unlike many floods where they deal with homes that had filthy water in
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