Operation Blessing U.S. Disaster Relief is currently working in Norfolk, VA in response of the flash flooding Last week, flash flooding damaged several homes next to Norfolk State University. Floodwaters rose during a period of 4-6 hours causing homes to receive upwards of 20" of water on the main level. Needless to say, everything the water touched inside these residences was destroyed. Operation Blessing is asking for strong arms who may be willing to help serve the community by tearing out soaked carpets, tearing out sheetrock and insulation just above the waterline and help clean up resident's homes that do not have insurance or the means to cover it.
When and Where
Volunteers will meet Monday, August 17th - Friday, August 21st at 8:30AM daily on the corner of Joseph St. and Madison Ave. (look for the white tent in front of 1634 Corprew Ave., Norfolk, VA). Volunteers will receive a FREE Operation Blessing T-Shirt, fill out paperwork and begin work by 9AM. Volunteers will be assigned to crews of 6-8, led by an Operation Blessing project foreman. Work days will end at 4PM when all tools will be packed up.
Operation Blessing will provide the necessary tools, MRE's for lunch (you may bring a sack lunch if you prefer) and personal protective equipment (PPE), but volunteers will be responsible for their and transportation. It will also be a good idea to bring a supply of water, though Operation Blessing will have some on site.
Questions may be directed to our Volunteer & Work Coordinator at (757) 274-8650.
Please have the results of the sign-up sheet emailed to chris.williams@ob.org
Let me know if you think this may be possible.
Thanks,
Chris Williams
Project Specialist
Operation Blessing International
U.S. Disaster Relief
977 centerville turnpike ∙ virginia beach, va 23463
office: (757) 226-3428 ∙ cell: (757) 284-9169
fax: (757) 277-0231 ∙ web: www.ob.org
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