Today we were notified that Samaritan’s Purse is working to assist homeowners affected by Hurricane Debby. Hurricane Debby unleashed heavy rains and winds across the Eastern Seaboard last week, initially landing as a Category 1 hurricane in northern Florida and making its way up the coast as an intense tropical storm. Debby dumped historic amounts of precipitation, leading to widespread flooding. Among the hardest hit areas was the city of Savannah, Georgia, which received over 10 inches of rain. The swollen Ogeechee River breached four dams in Bulloch County, flooding entire neighborhoods in Savannah.
Volunteer opportunities will begin with overnight arrivals on Wednesday, August 14, work will begin Thursday, August 15 at 7:30 am. We are currently scheduling volunteers through Thursday, August 29, 2024. Since these are such short-term projects, please note that this will be a great opportunity for those who would be able to serve as day volunteers. Please note the phone number below for this location.
Location: Savannah, Georgia Area
Project Description: Volunteers will assist homeowners affected by floods and will help in Jesus’ Name with mud outs and debris cleanup. There will be opportunities for overnight and day volunteers. No skills are necessary before serving. Volunteers will be led and instructed by experienced team leads.
Length of Stay: Minimum stay of three days for overnight volunteers. Maximum stay of 2 weeks.
Schedule: Volunteers will work Monday through Saturday. At the beginning of a deployment, we work limited hours on Sundays.
Maximum Team Size: 5 (a team is made up of 2 or more individuals)
Minimum Age: Volunteers must be at least 14 years of age or older. Youths, ages 14-15, must be accompanied by their parent/legal guardian, and youth, ages 16-17, must be accompanied by an adult chaperone unless the team is registered as a youth group. Youth groups may serve with Samaritan’s Purse and are required to complete a Youth Leader Covenant. Please read more information about our Youth Policy in the FAQ section.
Local / Day Volunteers: If you are local to the area, we welcome you to serve for the day. Due to the nature of disaster relief, our schedule must remain fluid. Please contact our site at least 24 hours in advance of the date you wish to serve at 912-704-1409. Please arrive at our orientation location: Compassion Christian Church, 55 Al Henderson Blvd., Savannah, GA 31419. Volunteers will work Monday – Saturday, beginning Thursday, August 15, 2024, at 7:30 a.m. Day volunteers will need to bring a bagged lunch, water, and hand sanitizer.
Additional Information: Volunteers are responsible for their transportation to the site. Meals and sleeping quarters are provided for overnight volunteers. Volunteers need to bring twin size air mattress or cot, linens/sleeping bag, pillow, towels, and personal hygiene items. Tools will be provided, and volunteers are welcome to bring their own tool belts and small hand tools. Volunteers should dress in long pants and sturdy boots.
If you have additional questions, please contact Brenda Harvey at brendalharvey1@gmail.com (301-616-1367) or contact Mark Teets at mteets@snowycreekdorset.com (304-698-7197). As always, we ask that you be in prayer for the families affected by this storm and for the volunteers who go to serve in Jesus’ Name.
