Sept 6, 2008 -- Hope Force International currently has teams on the ground throughout Louisiana since the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Gustav's landfall. There is still no power in much of the state, and reports back from our team leaders tell of very rough living conditions: no running water, no power...and working 14 - 16 hour days serving needy, hungry people.
Our second Hope Force team is just outside the city of Houma, in Terrebonne Parish, South Louisiana -- a population of 100,000. This is the hardest hit area, where Hurricane Gustav made landfall. We are working with the local councilman and fire chief to identify initial priorities that will assist the greatest needs. Our team of 12 are sleeping on the floor of the local firehouse. Just as our team in Baton Rouge have described: there is no power, no air conditioning in brutal heat and humidity, and no water.
Craig Snow -- our team leader -- states, "Our objective is to come alongside those affected by Hurricane Gustav with love, compassion and practical help, to clear debris from homes and assist with prevention of further water penetration into homes. Our plan is to set up a base camp that can eventually accommodate 100 volunteers. What we have discovered is an area greatly affected by wind damage. The majority of power poles have been compromised, so the restoration of power will take some time. Living conditions will be very primitive for days. We are partnering with the Hope Coordination Center and Hands On in this endeavor."
Craig went on to state that when he introduced himself to a local Fire Chief, stating that the team was there to volunteer, the Fire Chief choked up with tears. This area was spared during Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, so for them this is the worst devastation they have ever experienced.
Our greatest need is for the funding of food, fuel and operational expenses. We are grateful for a generous gift from Home Depot -- a $5,000 store credit for materials, which is a wonderful start to our recovery efforts.
Would you please consider making a generous donation today by simply clicking the "Donate Now" button on the right side bar ... helping to ensure our ability to respond to those who are in desperate need at this time. Thank you!
(If individuals or teams are interested in assisting in the recovery efforts in Houma, Louisiana, please contact us at: info@hopeforce.org )
Reservists: You are on high alert -- and additional deployments are probable. Hurricane Ike's projected path is headed toward the Louisiana, Mississippi gulf coast -- the same area that Gustav made landfall. Please read all communications that go out, and read updated reports in the Reservist Corner. Thank you!
Sun Jan 10 23:00:22 +0000 2010 by LTel:closed facility, removed outdated needs/avails, corrected facility name
name: Hope Force, Intl. (Housed currently at: Little Caillou Fire Dept) -> Hope Force, Intl. (Housed currently at: Little Caillou Fire Dept) - Hurricane Gustav/Ike Response, LA
status: Open -> Closed
(show/hide changes)Sun Jan 10 22:59:16 +0000 2010 by LTel:cat_notes: Removed outdated needs/avails LTel 1/10/10:
N Chainsaw Operator, Volunteer Very Urgent Urgent Not Urgent Average No Yes
N Cleanup, Debris Removal, Volunteer Very Urgent Urgent Not Urgent Average No Yes
N Cleanup, Tree Cutting & Removal, Volunteer Very Urgent Urgent Not Urgent Average No Yes
N Construction, Roofer, Volunteer Very Urgent Urgent Not Urgent Average No Yes
N Construction, * Volunteers (ANY/ALL types) Very Urgent Urgent Not Urgent Average No Yes
N Tarping Homes, Volunteer Very Urgent Urgent Not Urgent Average No Yes
N Volunteers, Groups of Volunteers (This facility accomodates Groups of Volunteers) Very Urgent Urgent Not Urgent Average No Yes
N Volunteers, Individual Volunteers (This facility accomodates Individuals Volunteers) Very Urgent Urgent Not Urgent Average No Yes
N Volunteers, Misc. * (ANY/ALL Types)
A Housing, Volunteer Housing * (ANY/ALL Types)
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9/8/07 LTel - Per Call to Craig Snow/Jack Minton of Hope Force, Intl.:
Volunteer Housing:
-Chauvin Firestation can/will put up as many as 40 volunteers at their site for the next 45 days
-Once the local gym gets power (in Chauvin), they have offered their space up to house volunteers
Supply of Tarps:
-Local Fire Dept. & the Sheriff have supplied them with more than a pallet of tarps that will hold them for at least 2 days for sure. They do not have a supply chain and it's whenever/wherever they can get them.
Hopeforce's Assessment:
-Of the approximately 5,000 residents in the area they are covering, approximately 40% have been impacted = 2000 homes.
-The estimate is that 99% are wind damage. The goal then has become rain penetration prevention with tree removal where necessary and tarping.
-There have been lots of willing/able residents that are accepting the tarps and getting them up on the roof's themselves, leaving them with the ability to serve the less able.
-This newer assessment changes the type and need of volunteeers and presents "safety issues" (lots of roof work) and requires a certain skill set and experience of volunteers.
-They started with 12 volunteers and are currently down to 8 (Associated with Hope Force, Intl.). The 4 volunteers that left were provided through their partnership with Hands On Biloxi.
-20 more volunteers are deploying from Hope Force, Intl. and will arrive next week
-Project Rehab is "thinking of" coming 2 weeks out for a total of 2 weeks. That is still just a discussion, not firm at this point.
-Ultimately, plans in the works are to send a "blitz" of Hope Force, Intl. (potentially 100 volunteers) once tree/storm debris is removed to serve the low-income median and underinsured (Craig's assessment is that many are without insurance) to do actual roof repairs.
I let Craig know that he can contact me as I am coming into a lot of good intelligence as to where supplies are located and/or available (tarps, any other volunteer supplies needed).
Both of them are going to check in and get the pulse for Hot Meals (they will speak to the Fire Chief) needs in the community of Chauvin as the current word (but not firm) is that power will be up in these communities in the next 3 days.
Red Cross did bring in Hot Mobile Meals yesterday and Hope Force did spot them. Another CAT volunteer spoke to a church and the word was they were told "Red Cross may come back tomorrow" (Tues. 9/9). There have been no sitings or evidence to my knowledge that Salvation Army has brought in any Canteens.
(This information was forward to Laura Crochet, Craig Snow & Jack Minton) -> Removed outdated needs/avails LTel 1/10/10:
N Chainsaw Operator, Volunteer Very Urgent Urgent Not Urgent Average No Yes
N Cleanup, Debris Removal, Volunteer Very Urgent Urgent Not Urgent Average No Yes
N Cleanup, Tree Cutting & Removal, Volunteer Very Urgent Urgent Not Urgent Average No Yes
N Construction, Roofer, Volunteer Very Urgent Urgent Not Urgent Average No Yes
N Construction, * Volunteers (ANY/ALL types) Very Urgent Urgent Not Urgent Average No Yes
N Tarping Homes, Volunteer Very Urgent Urgent Not Urgent Average No Yes
N Volunteers, Groups of Volunteers (This facility accomodates Groups of Volunteers) Very Urgent Urgent Not Urgent Average No Yes
N Volunteers, Individual Volunteers (This facility accomodates Individuals Volunteers) Very Urgent Urgent Not Urgent Average No Yes
N Volunteers, Misc. * (ANY/ALL Types)
A Housing, Volunteer Housing * (ANY/ALL Types)
A Volunteer Opportunities, In General * (ANY/ALL Types)
A Volunteers, Groups of Volunteers (This facility accomodates Groups of Volunteers)
A Volunteers, Individual Volunteers (This facility accomodates Individuals Volunteers)
--------------------------------
9/8/07 LTel - Per Call to Craig Snow/Jack Minton of Hope Force, Intl.:
Volunteer Housing:
-Chauvin Firestation can/will put up as many as 40 volunteers at their site for the next 45 days
-Once the local gym gets power (in Chauvin), they have offered their space up to house volunteers
Supply of Tarps:
-Local Fire Dept. & the Sheriff have supplied them with more than a pallet of tarps that will hold them for at least 2 days for sure. They do not have a supply chain and it's whenever/wherever they can get them.
Hopeforce's Assessment:
-Of the approximately 5,000 residents in the area they are covering, approximately 40% have been impacted = 2000 homes.
-The estimate is that 99% are wind damage. The goal then has become rain penetration prevention with tree removal where necessary and tarping.
-There have been lots of willing/able residents that are accepting the tarps and getting them up on the roof's themselves, leaving them with the ability to serve the less able.
-This newer assessment changes the type and need of volunteeers and presents "safety issues" (lots of roof work) and requires a certain skill set and experience of volunteers.
-They started with 12 volunteers and are currently down to 8 (Associated with Hope Force, Intl.). The 4 volunteers that left were provided through their partnership with Hands On Biloxi.
-20 more volunteers are deploying from Hope Force, Intl. and will arrive next week
-Project Rehab is "thinking of" coming 2 weeks out for a total of 2 weeks. That is still just a discussion, not firm at this point.
-Ultimately, plans in the works are to send a "blitz" of Hope Force, Intl. (potentially 100 volunteers) once tree/storm debris is removed to serve the low-income median and underinsured (Craig's assessment is that many are without insurance) to do actual roof repairs.
I let Craig know that he can contact me as I am coming into a lot of good intelligence as to where supplies are located and/or available (tarps, any other volunteer supplies needed).
Both of them are going to check in and get the pulse for Hot Meals (they will speak to the Fire Chief) needs in the community of Chauvin as the current word (but not firm) is that power will be up in these communities in the next 3 days.
Red Cross did bring in Hot Mobile Meals yesterday and Hope Force did spot them. Another CAT volunteer spoke to a church and the word was they were told "Red Cross may come back tomorrow" (Tues. 9/9). There have been no sitings or evidence to my knowledge that Salvation Army has brought in any Canteens.
(This information was forward to Laura Crochet, Craig Snow & Jack Minton)
(show/hide changes)Sun Jan 10 22:58:44 +0000 2010 by LTel:cat_notes: Removed outdated needs LTel 1/10/10:
N Chainsaw Operator, Volunteer Very Urgent Urgent Not Urgent Average No Yes
N Cleanup, Debris Removal, Volunteer Very Urgent Urgent Not Urgent Average No Yes
N Cleanup, Tree Cutting & Removal, Volunteer Very Urgent Urgent Not Urgent Average No Yes
N Construction, Roofer, Volunteer Very Urgent Urgent Not Urgent Average No Yes
N Construction, * Volunteers (ANY/ALL types) Very Urgent Urgent Not Urgent Average No Yes
N Tarping Homes, Volunteer Very Urgent Urgent Not Urgent Average No Yes
N Volunteers, Groups of Volunteers (This facility accomodates Groups of Volunteers) Very Urgent Urgent Not Urgent Average No Yes
N Volunteers, Individual Volunteers (This facility accomodates Individuals Volunteers) Very Urgent Urgent Not Urgent Average No Yes
N Volunteers, Misc. * (ANY/ALL Types)
--------------------------------
9/8/07 LTel - Per Call to Craig Snow/Jack Minton of Hope Force, Intl.:
Volunteer Housing:
-Chauvin Firestation can/will put up as many as 40 volunteers at their site for the next 45 days
-Once the local gym gets power (in Chauvin), they have offered their space up to house volunteers
Supply of Tarps:
-Local Fire Dept. & the Sheriff have supplied them with more than a pallet of tarps that will hold them for at least 2 days for sure. They do not have a supply chain and it's whenever/wherever they can get them.
Hopeforce's Assessment:
-Of the approximately 5,000 residents in the area they are covering, approximately 40% have been impacted = 2000 homes.
-The estimate is that 99% are wind damage. The goal then has become rain penetration prevention with tree removal where necessary and tarping.
-There have been lots of willing/able residents that are accepting the tarps and getting them up on the roof's themselves, leaving them with the ability to serve the less able.
-This newer assessment changes the type and need of volunteeers and presents "safety issues" (lots of roof work) and requires a certain skill set and experience of volunteers.
-They started with 12 volunteers and are currently down to 8 (Associated with Hope Force, Intl.). The 4 volunteers that left were provided through their partnership with Hands On Biloxi.
-20 more volunteers are deploying from Hope Force, Intl. and will arrive next week
-Project Rehab is "thinking of" coming 2 weeks out for a total of 2 weeks. That is still just a discussion, not firm at this point.
-Ultimately, plans in the works are to send a "blitz" of Hope Force, Intl. (potentially 100 volunteers) once tree/storm debris is removed to serve the low-income median and underinsured (Craig's assessment is that many are without insurance) to do actual roof repairs.
I let Craig know that he can contact me as I am coming into a lot of good intelligence as to where supplies are located and/or available (tarps, any other volunteer supplies needed).
Both of them are going to check in and get the pulse for Hot Meals (they will speak to the Fire Chief) needs in the community of Chauvin as the current word (but not firm) is that power will be up in these communities in the next 3 days.
Red Cross did bring in Hot Mobile Meals yesterday and Hope Force did spot them. Another CAT volunteer spoke to a church and the word was they were told "Red Cross may come back tomorrow" (Tues. 9/9). There have been no sitings or evidence to my knowledge that Salvation Army has brought in any Canteens.
(This information was forward to Laura Crochet, Craig Snow & Jack Minton) -> Removed outdated needs/avails LTel 1/10/10:
N Chainsaw Operator, Volunteer Very Urgent Urgent Not Urgent Average No Yes
N Cleanup, Debris Removal, Volunteer Very Urgent Urgent Not Urgent Average No Yes
N Cleanup, Tree Cutting & Removal, Volunteer Very Urgent Urgent Not Urgent Average No Yes
N Construction, Roofer, Volunteer Very Urgent Urgent Not Urgent Average No Yes
N Construction, * Volunteers (ANY/ALL types) Very Urgent Urgent Not Urgent Average No Yes
N Tarping Homes, Volunteer Very Urgent Urgent Not Urgent Average No Yes
N Volunteers, Groups of Volunteers (This facility accomodates Groups of Volunteers) Very Urgent Urgent Not Urgent Average No Yes
N Volunteers, Individual Volunteers (This facility accomodates Individuals Volunteers) Very Urgent Urgent Not Urgent Average No Yes
N Volunteers, Misc. * (ANY/ALL Types)
A Housing, Volunteer Housing * (ANY/ALL Types)
--------------------------------
9/8/07 LTel - Per Call to Craig Snow/Jack Minton of Hope Force, Intl.:
Volunteer Housing:
-Chauvin Firestation can/will put up as many as 40 volunteers at their site for the next 45 days
-Once the local gym gets power (in Chauvin), they have offered their space up to house volunteers
Supply of Tarps:
-Local Fire Dept. & the Sheriff have supplied them with more than a pallet of tarps that will hold them for at least 2 days for sure. They do not have a supply chain and it's whenever/wherever they can get them.
Hopeforce's Assessment:
-Of the approximately 5,000 residents in the area they are covering, approximately 40% have been impacted = 2000 homes.
-The estimate is that 99% are wind damage. The goal then has become rain penetration prevention with tree removal where necessary and tarping.
-There have been lots of willing/able residents that are accepting the tarps and getting them up on the roof's themselves, leaving them with the ability to serve the less able.
-This newer assessment changes the type and need of volunteeers and presents "safety issues" (lots of roof work) and requires a certain skill set and experience of volunteers.
-They started with 12 volunteers and are currently down to 8 (Associated with Hope Force, Intl.). The 4 volunteers that left were provided through their partnership with Hands On Biloxi.
-20 more volunteers are deploying from Hope Force, Intl. and will arrive next week
-Project Rehab is "thinking of" coming 2 weeks out for a total of 2 weeks. That is still just a discussion, not firm at this point.
-Ultimately, plans in the works are to send a "blitz" of Hope Force, Intl. (potentially 100 volunteers) once tree/storm debris is removed to serve the low-income median and underinsured (Craig's assessment is that many are without insurance) to do actual roof repairs.
I let Craig know that he can contact me as I am coming into a lot of good intelligence as to where supplies are located and/or available (tarps, any other volunteer supplies needed).
Both of them are going to check in and get the pulse for Hot Meals (they will speak to the Fire Chief) needs in the community of Chauvin as the current word (but not firm) is that power will be up in these communities in the next 3 days.
Red Cross did bring in Hot Mobile Meals yesterday and Hope Force did spot them. Another CAT volunteer spoke to a church and the word was they were told "Red Cross may come back tomorrow" (Tues. 9/9). There have been no sitings or evidence to my knowledge that Salvation Army has brought in any Canteens.
(This information was forward to Laura Crochet, Craig Snow & Jack Minton)
(show/hide changes)Sun Jan 10 22:57:47 +0000 2010 by LTel:cat_notes: 9/8/07 LTel - Per Call to Craig Snow/Jack Minton of Hope Force, Intl.:
Volunteer Housing:
-Chauvin Firestation can/will put up as many as 40 volunteers at their site for the next 45 days
-Once the local gym gets power (in Chauvin), they have offered their space up to house volunteers
Supply of Tarps:
-Local Fire Dept. & the Sheriff have supplied them with more than a pallet of tarps that will hold them for at least 2 days for sure. They do not have a supply chain and it's whenever/wherever they can get them.
Hopeforce's Assessment:
-Of the approximately 5,000 residents in the area they are covering, approximately 40% have been impacted = 2000 homes.
-The estimate is that 99% are wind damage. The goal then has become rain penetration prevention with tree removal where necessary and tarping.
-There have been lots of willing/able residents that are accepting the tarps and getting them up on the roof's themselves, leaving them with the ability to serve the less able.
-This newer assessment changes the type and need of volunteeers and presents "safety issues" (lots of roof work) and requires a certain skill set and experience of volunteers.
-They started with 12 volunteers and are currently down to 8 (Associated with Hope Force, Intl.). The 4 volunteers that left were provided through their partnership with Hands On Biloxi.
-20 more volunteers are deploying from Hope Force, Intl. and will arrive next week
-Project Rehab is "thinking of" coming 2 weeks out for a total of 2 weeks. That is still just a discussion, not firm at this point.
-Ultimately, plans in the works are to send a "blitz" of Hope Force, Intl. (potentially 100 volunteers) once tree/storm debris is removed to serve the low-income median and underinsured (Craig's assessment is that many are without insurance) to do actual roof repairs.
I let Craig know that he can contact me as I am coming into a lot of good intelligence as to where supplies are located and/or available (tarps, any other volunteer supplies needed).
Both of them are going to check in and get the pulse for Hot Meals (they will speak to the Fire Chief) needs in the community of Chauvin as the current word (but not firm) is that power will be up in these communities in the next 3 days.
Red Cross did bring in Hot Mobile Meals yesterday and Hope Force did spot them. Another CAT volunteer spoke to a church and the word was they were told "Red Cross may come back tomorrow" (Tues. 9/9). There have been no sitings or evidence to my knowledge that Salvation Army has brought in any Canteens.
(This information was forward to Laura Crochet, Craig Snow & Jack Minton) -> Removed outdated needs LTel 1/10/10:
N Chainsaw Operator, Volunteer Very Urgent Urgent Not Urgent Average No Yes
N Cleanup, Debris Removal, Volunteer Very Urgent Urgent Not Urgent Average No Yes
N Cleanup, Tree Cutting & Removal, Volunteer Very Urgent Urgent Not Urgent Average No Yes
N Construction, Roofer, Volunteer Very Urgent Urgent Not Urgent Average No Yes
N Construction, * Volunteers (ANY/ALL types) Very Urgent Urgent Not Urgent Average No Yes
N Tarping Homes, Volunteer Very Urgent Urgent Not Urgent Average No Yes
N Volunteers, Groups of Volunteers (This facility accomodates Groups of Volunteers) Very Urgent Urgent Not Urgent Average No Yes
N Volunteers, Individual Volunteers (This facility accomodates Individuals Volunteers) Very Urgent Urgent Not Urgent Average No Yes
N Volunteers, Misc. * (ANY/ALL Types)
--------------------------------
9/8/07 LTel - Per Call to Craig Snow/Jack Minton of Hope Force, Intl.:
Volunteer Housing:
-Chauvin Firestation can/will put up as many as 40 volunteers at their site for the next 45 days
-Once the local gym gets power (in Chauvin), they have offered their space up to house volunteers
Supply of Tarps:
-Local Fire Dept. & the Sheriff have supplied them with more than a pallet of tarps that will hold them for at least 2 days for sure. They do not have a supply chain and it's whenever/wherever they can get them.
Hopeforce's Assessment:
-Of the approximately 5,000 residents in the area they are covering, approximately 40% have been impacted = 2000 homes.
-The estimate is that 99% are wind damage. The goal then has become rain penetration prevention with tree removal where necessary and tarping.
-There have been lots of willing/able residents that are accepting the tarps and getting them up on the roof's themselves, leaving them with the ability to serve the less able.
-This newer assessment changes the type and need of volunteeers and presents "safety issues" (lots of roof work) and requires a certain skill set and experience of volunteers.
-They started with 12 volunteers and are currently down to 8 (Associated with Hope Force, Intl.). The 4 volunteers that left were provided through their partnership with Hands On Biloxi.
-20 more volunteers are deploying from Hope Force, Intl. and will arrive next week
-Project Rehab is "thinking of" coming 2 weeks out for a total of 2 weeks. That is still just a discussion, not firm at this point.
-Ultimately, plans in the works are to send a "blitz" of Hope Force, Intl. (potentially 100 volunteers) once tree/storm debris is removed to serve the low-income median and underinsured (Craig's assessment is that many are without insurance) to do actual roof repairs.
I let Craig know that he can contact me as I am coming into a lot of good intelligence as to where supplies are located and/or available (tarps, any other volunteer supplies needed).
Both of them are going to check in and get the pulse for Hot Meals (they will speak to the Fire Chief) needs in the community of Chauvin as the current word (but not firm) is that power will be up in these communities in the next 3 days.
Red Cross did bring in Hot Mobile Meals yesterday and Hope Force did spot them. Another CAT volunteer spoke to a church and the word was they were told "Red Cross may come back tomorrow" (Tues. 9/9). There have been no sitings or evidence to my knowledge that Salvation Army has brought in any Canteens.
(This information was forward to Laura Crochet, Craig Snow & Jack Minton)
(show/hide changes)Tue Sep 09 03:20:18 +0000 2008 by LTel:main_phone: (985) 594-2028 (Fire Dept.) -> 615-371-1271
other_contacts changed.
(show/hide changes)Tue Sep 09 03:18:56 +0000 2008 by LTel:organization: Disaster Recovery -> Faith-based Disaster Clean Up Services
(show/hide changes)Tue Sep 09 03:17:38 +0000 2008 by LTel:other_contacts changed.
(show/hide changes)Tue Sep 09 03:17:09 +0000 2008 by LTel:organization: Faith-based Disaster Clean Up Services -> Disaster Recovery
(show/hide changes)Tue Sep 09 00:29:59 +0000 2008 by LTel:Laura Crochet - LANO / Craig Snow/Jack Minton - Hope Force, Intl.
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