Please call Fran Stokley at 713-294-7790 or leave a message at 281-412-2285 and she will return your call.
Need to organize and box up cleaning supplies
Repack drinks
People to transport cleaning supplies to League City FUMC at I-45 South and FM518
People to haul any food and drinks to Manvel, Grace UMC at 288 South and Hwy 6
Mass feeding center at Grace UMC, Manvel ( contact Donald Brown at 281-489-9083):
Non-perishable foods
Water and other drinks
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Disaster Response Partnership Opportunities
Houston Food Bank
They have truckloads of food. They want to deliver palettes to locations for mass distributions.
Contact: 713-223-3700
Alliance Ministries
Short Term: Change of Clothes Packs (pants, shirt, three pair of underwear. Labeled: adult/child, male/female, size)
Long Term: Temporary Housing
Contact: marthaMacris@gmail.com
They have truckloads of food. They want to deliver palettes to locations for mass distributions.
Contact: 713-223-3700
Alliance Ministries
Short Term: Change of Clothes Packs (pants, shirt, three pair of underwear. Labeled: adult/child, male/female, size)
Long Term: Temporary Housing
Contact: marthaMacris@gmail.com
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
United Methodist leaders tour hard-hit Texas areas
By Eleanor L. Colvin*Sept. 16, 2008 HOUSTON (UMNS)
United Methodist leaders in Texas feared the worst is yet to be discovered as they began touring churches and communities battered by Hurricane Ike and its 110-mph winds."The real question is, what is the damage in Galveston?" asked the Rev. Don Waddleton, a district superintendent whose oversight includes the barrier island community. "We cannot get in there to assess." Bishop Janice Riggle Huie, who leads the church's Texas Annual (regional) Conference, traveled to areas south and east of Houston Sept. 15-16, but authorities blocked her group from reaching Galveston, a city of 57,000 people with five United Methodist churches. Another 20 of the denomination's churches dot nearby areas in and around Freeport, Texas City, LaMarque and Baytown.Ike was the worst storm to hit Texas in 25 years and killed at least 40 people in 10 states, including 11 in Texas.Galveston was among the hardest hit. City government leaders have urged residents to stay away from the coastal community, saying the city is unsafe as a massive cleanup begins with no power and little clean drinking water...more>>
United Methodist leaders in Texas feared the worst is yet to be discovered as they began touring churches and communities battered by Hurricane Ike and its 110-mph winds."The real question is, what is the damage in Galveston?" asked the Rev. Don Waddleton, a district superintendent whose oversight includes the barrier island community. "We cannot get in there to assess." Bishop Janice Riggle Huie, who leads the church's Texas Annual (regional) Conference, traveled to areas south and east of Houston Sept. 15-16, but authorities blocked her group from reaching Galveston, a city of 57,000 people with five United Methodist churches. Another 20 of the denomination's churches dot nearby areas in and around Freeport, Texas City, LaMarque and Baytown.Ike was the worst storm to hit Texas in 25 years and killed at least 40 people in 10 states, including 11 in Texas.Galveston was among the hardest hit. City government leaders have urged residents to stay away from the coastal community, saying the city is unsafe as a massive cleanup begins with no power and little clean drinking water...more>>
Volunteers to help transport Flood Buckets
UMCOR is sending a semi right now with 1200 flood buckets which will be delivered to one of our churches on the East side of Houston. From there we will need volunteers to help transport buckets to churches or neighborhoods who need them. I will send out that information as soon as I have it. Remember if you come to help you must have enough gas to return home!!!!
Trained ER Teams right now
We are staging teams at various churches around the Conference so that they will be closer to specific sites. We need only Trained ER Teams right now. All must register on the website above to know who is coming and where to send them. We will not be prepared to host teams if they do not register first. http://www.txcumc.org/ikevolunteer.
Early Response teams need to gear up and be ready
All teams MUST be TOTALLY SELF CONTAINED! There are so few services all around the disaster area Houston to Galveston and all the way to the Louisiana border. This includes bedding, food, water, gas (enough to get there and back) and insect repellant! We can not promise that anything will be available. Right now there is a sign-in process for all ER and long term recovery teams at http://www.txcumc.org/ikevolunteer.
Incident Command for Hurricane Ike has requested the following assistance
Nurses, EMTs, LVNs and doctors to deliver meals to Harris County Meals on Wheels recipients.
Volunteers are being be asked to utilize their own vehicle (no reimbursement for time or gasoline) to go to a central distribution site at a Reliant Stadium parking lot (see below) where they will load their vehicles with meals and water for three days to distribute to Meal on Wheels clients. We are asking for healthcare volunteers to assist with these deliveries so that they can simultaneously do a quick visual health assessment for these clients and assess any medical or special needs that are not being met.
If you are willing to help, please call the following number, 713-881-3258, ASAP or go to ST. PAUL'S UNITED METHODIST CHURCH (5501 Main st. Houston 77004) at the parking lots between San Jacinto and Calumet as soon as you can. We will be distributing from 6am -9pm tomorrow- 9/16/08.
You will need to bring your credentials with you that include a picture ID and a copy of your license or certification.
You might be stopped by a couple of DPS troopers and you need to let them know you are Meals on Wheels drivers.
I encourage you to please bring a key map if possible as all you will get will be a clients name, address, and phone number.
You will get enough meals and water for three days to deliver to each client. Some are in their homes, some are in apartments.
If you find a medical need, here is the protocol:o If you find an emergency, call 911 for an ambulance to assist.o If the client has some medical special needs, ie oxygen, but are not in an emergency situation now, here is the number to call to Metro directly so that they can come and pick up the client to take to either a general shelter if appropriate, or to the GRB to be bussed to a Medical.Special Needs State hub. Please tell Metro your are Meals on Wheels driver and also any information about Durable Medical Equipment they have so that they can send an appropriate vehicle.
Jennifer Posten, ManagerOffice of Disaster Preparedness & Response
INTERFAITH MINISTRIES FOR GREATER HOUSTON
TEXAS GULF COAST REGIONAL VOAD - President
Direct 713.533.4909
Main 713.533.4900
Cell 832.382.5285
Fax 713.520.4663
www.imgh.org
http://www.tgcr.voad.org/
http://www.readyhouston.org/
http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001l1UIFEQ93CbbB9jievKtoraFpBWKBry1FvKskHW22CG6t5o6oTrqrdRQZ6QGPMfUm3gDTl8_kTrTgFFNT-qFU7LlPN60vaUAMnrgUDZP0h6unpGUL19ecFSzxeO1tjNA
Volunteers are being be asked to utilize their own vehicle (no reimbursement for time or gasoline) to go to a central distribution site at a Reliant Stadium parking lot (see below) where they will load their vehicles with meals and water for three days to distribute to Meal on Wheels clients. We are asking for healthcare volunteers to assist with these deliveries so that they can simultaneously do a quick visual health assessment for these clients and assess any medical or special needs that are not being met.
If you are willing to help, please call the following number, 713-881-3258, ASAP or go to ST. PAUL'S UNITED METHODIST CHURCH (5501 Main st. Houston 77004) at the parking lots between San Jacinto and Calumet as soon as you can. We will be distributing from 6am -9pm tomorrow- 9/16/08.
You will need to bring your credentials with you that include a picture ID and a copy of your license or certification.
You might be stopped by a couple of DPS troopers and you need to let them know you are Meals on Wheels drivers.
I encourage you to please bring a key map if possible as all you will get will be a clients name, address, and phone number.
You will get enough meals and water for three days to deliver to each client. Some are in their homes, some are in apartments.
If you find a medical need, here is the protocol:o If you find an emergency, call 911 for an ambulance to assist.o If the client has some medical special needs, ie oxygen, but are not in an emergency situation now, here is the number to call to Metro directly so that they can come and pick up the client to take to either a general shelter if appropriate, or to the GRB to be bussed to a Medical.Special Needs State hub. Please tell Metro your are Meals on Wheels driver and also any information about Durable Medical Equipment they have so that they can send an appropriate vehicle.
Jennifer Posten, ManagerOffice of Disaster Preparedness & Response
INTERFAITH MINISTRIES FOR GREATER HOUSTON
TEXAS GULF COAST REGIONAL VOAD - President
Direct 713.533.4909
Main 713.533.4900
Cell 832.382.5285
Fax 713.520.4663
www.imgh.org
http://www.tgcr.voad.org/
http://www.readyhouston.org/
http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001l1UIFEQ93CbbB9jievKtoraFpBWKBry1FvKskHW22CG6t5o6oTrqrdRQZ6QGPMfUm3gDTl8_kTrTgFFNT-qFU7LlPN60vaUAMnrgUDZP0h6unpGUL19ecFSzxeO1tjNA
UMCOR Relief Supplies - Sustaining Everyday Life
Caring For The Most Vulnerable
UMCOR Supply Kits help to care for the most vulnerable people during times of crisis. They also help to sustain everyday life by providing basic necessities to people who lack ready access to essential supplies. These kits provide vital support for the work UMCOR does throughout the world. By donating kit supplies or financial gifts to purchase the supplies, you make a direct, tangible difference in sustaining people's lives.
Each Kit page contains lists of specific items needed, the estimated value of each kit, the cost for processing and shipping the kit, shipping instructions, and contact information.
Gathering and assembling supply kit materials as a group can be a wonderful hands-on activity, bringing together young and old, neighbors, friends, and co-workers. UMCOR asks for, and deeply appreciates your support. Thank you for your donations !Bedding Kit
These supplies provide an important source of comfort for displaced persons. Learn More... Bulk Materials
The material resources program is always happy to receive kits and buckets fully assembled with all required items. However, the UMCOR Sager Brown Depot can also use large quantities of bulk items. Learn More... Flood Bucket
These supplies enable people to begin the overwhelming job of cleaning up after a flood or hurricane. Learn More...
Health Kit Health kits provide basic necessities to people who have been forced to leave their homes because of human conflict or natural disaster. Health kits are also used as learning tools in personal hygiene, literacy, nutrition and cooking classes.Learn More...
Layette Kit Many women do not have swaddling clothes with which to welcome their child into the world. Layette kits provide basic supplies for their baby's needs. Learn More...
School Kit
In some countries, children don't have books or school supplies. Many have no schoolrooms; classes are held in inadequate or half-destroyed buildings, tents, or even the open air. School kits may be these children's only educational resources. Learn More...
Sewing Kit
Sewing kits foster independence rather than dependence. Women can make clothing in their own size and in the style of their culture. Cottage industries often grow out of the sewing classes where women use these kits to practice valuable income-generating skills. Learn More...
Learn More
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Receive Hotline Updates
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Kit Instruction Sheets
Bedding Kit PDF (1pp, 74K)
Flood Bucket PDF(1pp, 78K)
Health Kit PDF(1pp, 78K)
Layette Kit PDF(1pp, 74K)
School Kit PDF(1pp, 77K)
Sewing Kit PDF (1pp, 75K)
Quick Links Select One ... Relief Supply Home Bedding Kit Bulk Materials Flood Bucket Health Kit Layette Kit School Kit Sewing Kit
UMCOR Supply Kits help to care for the most vulnerable people during times of crisis. They also help to sustain everyday life by providing basic necessities to people who lack ready access to essential supplies. These kits provide vital support for the work UMCOR does throughout the world. By donating kit supplies or financial gifts to purchase the supplies, you make a direct, tangible difference in sustaining people's lives.
Each Kit page contains lists of specific items needed, the estimated value of each kit, the cost for processing and shipping the kit, shipping instructions, and contact information.
Gathering and assembling supply kit materials as a group can be a wonderful hands-on activity, bringing together young and old, neighbors, friends, and co-workers. UMCOR asks for, and deeply appreciates your support. Thank you for your donations !Bedding Kit
These supplies provide an important source of comfort for displaced persons. Learn More... Bulk Materials
The material resources program is always happy to receive kits and buckets fully assembled with all required items. However, the UMCOR Sager Brown Depot can also use large quantities of bulk items. Learn More... Flood Bucket
These supplies enable people to begin the overwhelming job of cleaning up after a flood or hurricane. Learn More...
Health Kit Health kits provide basic necessities to people who have been forced to leave their homes because of human conflict or natural disaster. Health kits are also used as learning tools in personal hygiene, literacy, nutrition and cooking classes.Learn More...
Layette Kit Many women do not have swaddling clothes with which to welcome their child into the world. Layette kits provide basic supplies for their baby's needs. Learn More...
School Kit
In some countries, children don't have books or school supplies. Many have no schoolrooms; classes are held in inadequate or half-destroyed buildings, tents, or even the open air. School kits may be these children's only educational resources. Learn More...
Sewing Kit
Sewing kits foster independence rather than dependence. Women can make clothing in their own size and in the style of their culture. Cottage industries often grow out of the sewing classes where women use these kits to practice valuable income-generating skills. Learn More...
Learn More
UMCOR Sager Brown
Get Connected
Receive Hotline Updates
Send Relief Supplies
Volunteer
Resources for Churches
Multi Media Gallery
Watch Now!
Kit Instruction Sheets
Bedding Kit PDF (1pp, 74K)
Flood Bucket PDF(1pp, 78K)
Health Kit PDF(1pp, 78K)
Layette Kit PDF(1pp, 74K)
School Kit PDF(1pp, 77K)
Sewing Kit PDF (1pp, 75K)
Quick Links Select One ... Relief Supply Home Bedding Kit Bulk Materials Flood Bucket Health Kit Layette Kit School Kit Sewing Kit
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