name: Big Oak Community Volunteer Fire Dept. (COMMAND POST) -> POD, Big Oak Community Volunteer Fire Dept. (COMMAND POST/CLEAN UP CREWS/DIST.)

notes: 5/7/11 LTel 12 pm CST: Called & verified need sourced from Facebook SPECIFICS: Skid Steers Urgently Needed EXPERIENCED Chainsaw Operator Volunteer Needed They are in the phase of removing BIG tree's so that they can clear enough of this large debris and get it in pieces so the many volunteers that are ready to go to work can get in and clear it in smaller pieces. Heavy equipment and experienced chainsaw operators are vitally needed so they can move on to the next phase. The community in general, other than the above referenced critical needs is in good shape for supplies, volunteers and feeding. Call Ed Young or Chris Easterwood to coordinate: 256 892 2221 ----------------------------------- FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Big-Oak-Community-Volunteer-Fire-Department/164278370299481?sk=info#!/pages/Big-Oak-Community-Volunteer-Fire-Department/164278370299481?sk=wall -> *A BIG THANK YOU* and updated needs and information for Big Oak Fire Department in Big Oak/Peeks Hill Community in Ohatchee by Ohatchee "The Biggest Little Town in the USA" Help Now on Wednesday, May 18, 2011 at 9:14pm VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Big Oak is requesting groups of 5 or more that can be sent out as "teams" to assist in debris clean-up and rebuilding efforts. Single individuals who want to help will be placed with a group. Please call ahead so that the Fire Dept. will be able to best plan on how to match your group up with the most need on the day you would like to help. Also, if you have equipment, let them know what work you can do and what equipment you have so that the Fire Dept. can arrange for work to be ready for you. All volunteers must now register at the Big Oak Fire Department before heading to work sites per EMA/FEMA Regulations. If you have any questions, please contact Leslie Cruise at 256-454-0170 or Big Oak Fire Department at 256-892-2221 and 256-892-3532. The Fire Department is located at 520 Peeks Hill Road. DONATIONS AND DISTRIBUTION CENTER: As of tomorrow, Thursday, May 19th, the donation distribution center will be open from 2 pm to 6 pm on Mondays and Wednesdays and 10 am to 3 pm on Saturdays. If any survivor is in need of necessities any other day or time when the donation center is closed, please contact Billy 256-225-3532 or Leslie at 256-454-0170 for assistance. *Donation supplies currently needed: Gatorades/Powerades, single serving drink mixes (propel, etc.), non-perishable food items, laundry detergent, and plastic bin containers. *Monetary donations are also appreciated! You can mail a check to 520 Peeks Hill Rd, Gadsden, AL 35905 or donate through the tornado victim fund with BB & T Bank called: Big Oak Fire Department Tornado Victim Fund. You may also drop off donations at the fire station. They will provide reciepts for any monetary donation for tax purposes. THANK YOU! Big Oak Volunteer Fire Department would like to say a huge "THANK YOU" to everyone who gave their time or donated items to help in the relief efforts for people affected by the tornado in the BigOak/Peeks Hill Community in Ohatchee. Without your kindness and incredible generosity, it would have been almost impossible to help the many people in need. ------------------------------ 5/7/11 LTel 12 pm CST: Called & verified need sourced from Facebook SPECIFICS: Skid Steers Urgently Needed EXPERIENCED Chainsaw Operator Volunteer Needed They are in the phase of removing BIG tree's so that they can clear enough of this large debris and get it in pieces so the many volunteers that are ready to go to work can get in and clear it in smaller pieces. Heavy equipment and experienced chainsaw operators are vitally needed so they can move on to the next phase. The community in general, other than the above referenced critical needs is in good shape for supplies, volunteers and feeding. Call Ed Young or Chris Easterwood to coordinate: 256 892 2221 ----------------------------------- FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Big-Oak-Community-Volunteer-Fire-Department/164278370299481?sk=info#!/pages/Big-Oak-Community-Volunteer-Fire-Department/164278370299481?sk=wall

name: Big Oak Community Volunteer Fire Dept. (COMMAND POST -> Big Oak Community Volunteer Fire Dept. (COMMAND POST)
organization: -> Incident Command Post - Staging Area

name: Big Oak Community Volunteer Fire Dept. -> Big Oak Community Volunteer Fire Dept. (COMMAND POST

town: Gadsden -> Ohatchee
notes: 5/7/11 LTel 12 pm CST: Called & verified need sourced from Facebook SPECIFICS: Skid Steers Urgently Needed EXPERIENCED Chainsaw Operator Volunteer Needed They are in the phase of removing BIG tree's so that they can clear enough of this large debris and get it in pieces so the many volunteers that are ready to go to work can get in and clear it in smaller pieces. Heavy equipment and experienced chainsaw operators are vitally needed so they can move on to the next phase. The community in general, other than the above referenced critical needs is in good shape for supplies, volunteers and feeding. Call Ed Young or Chris Easterwood to coordinate: 256 892 2221 -> 5/7/11 LTel 12 pm CST: Called & verified need sourced from Facebook SPECIFICS: Skid Steers Urgently Needed EXPERIENCED Chainsaw Operator Volunteer Needed They are in the phase of removing BIG tree's so that they can clear enough of this large debris and get it in pieces so the many volunteers that are ready to go to work can get in and clear it in smaller pieces. Heavy equipment and experienced chainsaw operators are vitally needed so they can move on to the next phase. The community in general, other than the above referenced critical needs is in good shape for supplies, volunteers and feeding. Call Ed Young or Chris Easterwood to coordinate: 256 892 2221 ----------------------------------- FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Big-Oak-Community-Volunteer-Fire-Department/164278370299481?sk=info#!/pages/Big-Oak-Community-Volunteer-Fire-Department/164278370299481?sk=wall
latitude: 33.87223 -> 33.864298
longitude: -85.986793 -> -85.98427

cat_notes: LTel 5/9/11: Laura, you were mistaken. It was ME who input the wrong address and I added the needs and notes again. Nothing 'fishy' going on here. ---------------------------------- LTel 5/6/11: Confirming address and needs Lpar: Fire Dept. address was listed as 4125 Greensport Road Ohatchee, AL 36271. This is NOT the correct address. This is a indiv.'s home by the name of Bryan McDill. I put in real address. Checked at least 2 sources. I also changed it to a POD. Took all notes out and put here until we sort this out. FROM FACEBOOK: BIG OAK NEEDS HELP: Big Oak community was hit by an EF4 tornado (same one that hit Tuscaloosa) they r a small community and not getting much help. They need any volunteer with heavy equipment and chainsaws, can anybody help with that? Please comment back what u can do, and call 256 892 2221 ask for Chris or Ed. That is the phone number for Big Oak Vol Fire Dept. ------------------------- 5/7/11 LTel 12 pm CST: Called & verified need sourced from Facebook SPECIFICS: Skid Steers Urgently Needed EXPERIENCED Chainsaw Operator Volunteer Needed They are in the phase of removing BIG tree's so that they can clear enough of this large debris and get it in pieces so the many volunteers that are ready to go to work can get in and clear it in smaller pieces. Heavy equipment and experienced chainsaw operators are vitally needed so they can move on to the next phase. The community in general, other than the above referenced critical needs is in good shape for supplies, volunteers and feeding. -> LTel 5/9/11: Laura, you were mistaken. It was ME who input the wrong address and I added the needs and notes again. Nothing 'fishy' going on here. Local EMA was unable to source their needs for skid steers and experienced chainsaw volunteer operators. ---------------------------------- LTel 5/6/11: Confirming address and needs Lpar: Fire Dept. address was listed as 4125 Greensport Road Ohatchee, AL 36271. This is NOT the correct address. This is a indiv.'s home by the name of Bryan McDill. I put in real address. Checked at least 2 sources. I also changed it to a POD. Took all notes out and put here until we sort this out. FROM FACEBOOK: BIG OAK NEEDS HELP: Big Oak community was hit by an EF4 tornado (same one that hit Tuscaloosa) they r a small community and not getting much help. They need any volunteer with heavy equipment and chainsaws, can anybody help with that? Please comment back what u can do, and call 256 892 2221 ask for Chris or Ed. That is the phone number for Big Oak Vol Fire Dept. ------------------------- 5/7/11 LTel 12 pm CST: Called & verified need sourced from Facebook SPECIFICS: Skid Steers Urgently Needed EXPERIENCED Chainsaw Operator Volunteer Needed They are in the phase of removing BIG tree's so that they can clear enough of this large debris and get it in pieces so the many volunteers that are ready to go to work can get in and clear it in smaller pieces. Heavy equipment and experienced chainsaw operators are vitally needed so they can move on to the next phase. The community in general, other than the above referenced critical needs is in good shape for supplies, volunteers and feeding.

cat_notes: LTel 5/6/11: Confirming address and needs Lpar: Fire Dept. address was listed as 4125 Greensport Road Ohatchee, AL 36271. This is NOT the correct address. This is a indiv.'s home by the name of Bryan McDill. I put in real address. Checked at least 2 sources. I also changed it to a POD. Took all notes out and put here until we sort this out. FROM FACEBOOK: BIG OAK NEEDS HELP: Big Oak community was hit by an EF4 tornado (same one that hit Tuscaloosa) they r a small community and not getting much help. They need any volunteer with heavy equipment and chainsaws, can anybody help with that? Please comment back what u can do, and call 256 892 2221 ask for Chris or Ed. That is the phone number for Big Oak Vol Fire Dept. ------------------------- 5/7/11 LTel 12 pm CST: Called & verified need sourced from Facebook SPECIFICS: Skid Steers Urgently Needed EXPERIENCED Chainsaw Operator Volunteer Needed They are in the phase of removing BIG tree's so that they can clear enough of this large debris and get it in pieces so the many volunteers that are ready to go to work can get in and clear it in smaller pieces. Heavy equipment and experienced chainsaw operators are vitally needed so they can move on to the next phase. The community in general, other than the above referenced critical needs is in good shape for supplies, volunteers and feeding. -> LTel 5/9/11: Laura, you were mistaken. It was ME who input the wrong address and I added the needs and notes again. Nothing 'fishy' going on here. ---------------------------------- LTel 5/6/11: Confirming address and needs Lpar: Fire Dept. address was listed as 4125 Greensport Road Ohatchee, AL 36271. This is NOT the correct address. This is a indiv.'s home by the name of Bryan McDill. I put in real address. Checked at least 2 sources. I also changed it to a POD. Took all notes out and put here until we sort this out. FROM FACEBOOK: BIG OAK NEEDS HELP: Big Oak community was hit by an EF4 tornado (same one that hit Tuscaloosa) they r a small community and not getting much help. They need any volunteer with heavy equipment and chainsaws, can anybody help with that? Please comment back what u can do, and call 256 892 2221 ask for Chris or Ed. That is the phone number for Big Oak Vol Fire Dept. ------------------------- 5/7/11 LTel 12 pm CST: Called & verified need sourced from Facebook SPECIFICS: Skid Steers Urgently Needed EXPERIENCED Chainsaw Operator Volunteer Needed They are in the phase of removing BIG tree's so that they can clear enough of this large debris and get it in pieces so the many volunteers that are ready to go to work can get in and clear it in smaller pieces. Heavy equipment and experienced chainsaw operators are vitally needed so they can move on to the next phase. The community in general, other than the above referenced critical needs is in good shape for supplies, volunteers and feeding.

notes: -> 5/7/11 LTel 12 pm CST: Called & verified need sourced from Facebook SPECIFICS: Skid Steers Urgently Needed EXPERIENCED Chainsaw Operator Volunteer Needed They are in the phase of removing BIG tree's so that they can clear enough of this large debris and get it in pieces so the many volunteers that are ready to go to work can get in and clear it in smaller pieces. Heavy equipment and experienced chainsaw operators are vitally needed so they can move on to the next phase. The community in general, other than the above referenced critical needs is in good shape for supplies, volunteers and feeding. Call Ed Young or Chris Easterwood to coordinate: 256 892 2221

facility_type: Info/Hotline -> Supply POD
cat_notes: LTel 5/6/11: Confirming address and needs Lpar: Fire Dept. address was listed as 4125 Greensport Road Ohatchee, AL 36271. This is NOT the correct address. This is a indiv.'s home by the name of Bryan McDill. I put in real address. Checked at least 2 sources. Took all notes out and put here until we sort this out. FROM FACEBOOK: BIG OAK NEEDS HELP: Big Oak community was hit by an EF4 tornado (same one that hit Tuscaloosa) they r a small community and not getting much help. They need any volunteer with heavy equipment and chainsaws, can anybody help with that? Please comment back what u can do, and call 256 892 2221 ask for Chris or Ed. That is the phone number for Big Oak Vol Fire Dept. ------------------------- 5/7/11 LTel 12 pm CST: Called & verified need sourced from Facebook SPECIFICS: Skid Steers Urgently Needed EXPERIENCED Chainsaw Operator Volunteer Needed They are in the phase of removing BIG tree's so that they can clear enough of this large debris and get it in pieces so the many volunteers that are ready to go to work can get in and clear it in smaller pieces. Heavy equipment and experienced chainsaw operators are vitally needed so they can move on to the next phase. The community in general, other than the above referenced critical needs is in good shape for supplies, volunteers and feeding. -> LTel 5/6/11: Confirming address and needs Lpar: Fire Dept. address was listed as 4125 Greensport Road Ohatchee, AL 36271. This is NOT the correct address. This is a indiv.'s home by the name of Bryan McDill. I put in real address. Checked at least 2 sources. I also changed it to a POD. Took all notes out and put here until we sort this out. FROM FACEBOOK: BIG OAK NEEDS HELP: Big Oak community was hit by an EF4 tornado (same one that hit Tuscaloosa) they r a small community and not getting much help. They need any volunteer with heavy equipment and chainsaws, can anybody help with that? Please comment back what u can do, and call 256 892 2221 ask for Chris or Ed. That is the phone number for Big Oak Vol Fire Dept. ------------------------- 5/7/11 LTel 12 pm CST: Called & verified need sourced from Facebook SPECIFICS: Skid Steers Urgently Needed EXPERIENCED Chainsaw Operator Volunteer Needed They are in the phase of removing BIG tree's so that they can clear enough of this large debris and get it in pieces so the many volunteers that are ready to go to work can get in and clear it in smaller pieces. Heavy equipment and experienced chainsaw operators are vitally needed so they can move on to the next phase. The community in general, other than the above referenced critical needs is in good shape for supplies, volunteers and feeding.

town: Ohatchee -> Gadsden
address: 4125 Greensport Road -> 520 Peeks Hill Rd.
zip: 36271 -> 35905
latitude: 33.86437 -> 33.87223
longitude: -85.993774 -> -85.986793

cat_notes: LTel 5/6/11: Confirming address and needs Lpar: Took all notes out and put here until we sort this out. FROM FACEBOOK: BIG OAK NEEDS HELP: Big Oak community was hit by an EF4 tornado (same one that hit Tuscaloosa) they r a small community and not getting much help. They need any volunteer with heavy equipment and chainsaws, can anybody help with that? Please comment back what u can do, and call 256 892 2221 ask for Chris or Ed. That is the phone number for Big Oak Vol Fire Dept. ------------------------- 5/7/11 LTel 12 pm CST: Called & verified need sourced from Facebook SPECIFICS: Skid Steers Urgently Needed EXPERIENCED Chainsaw Operator Volunteer Needed They are in the phase of removing BIG tree's so that they can clear enough of this large debris and get it in pieces so the many volunteers that are ready to go to work can get in and clear it in smaller pieces. Heavy equipment and experienced chainsaw operators are vitally needed so they can move on to the next phase. The community in general, other than the above referenced critical needs is in good shape for supplies, volunteers and feeding. -> LTel 5/6/11: Confirming address and needs Lpar: Fire Dept. address was listed as 4125 Greensport Road Ohatchee, AL 36271. This is NOT the correct address. This is a indiv.'s home by the name of Bryan McDill. I put in real address. Checked at least 2 sources. Took all notes out and put here until we sort this out. FROM FACEBOOK: BIG OAK NEEDS HELP: Big Oak community was hit by an EF4 tornado (same one that hit Tuscaloosa) they r a small community and not getting much help. They need any volunteer with heavy equipment and chainsaws, can anybody help with that? Please comment back what u can do, and call 256 892 2221 ask for Chris or Ed. That is the phone number for Big Oak Vol Fire Dept. ------------------------- 5/7/11 LTel 12 pm CST: Called & verified need sourced from Facebook SPECIFICS: Skid Steers Urgently Needed EXPERIENCED Chainsaw Operator Volunteer Needed They are in the phase of removing BIG tree's so that they can clear enough of this large debris and get it in pieces so the many volunteers that are ready to go to work can get in and clear it in smaller pieces. Heavy equipment and experienced chainsaw operators are vitally needed so they can move on to the next phase. The community in general, other than the above referenced critical needs is in good shape for supplies, volunteers and feeding.

notes: FROM FACEBOOK: BIG OAK NEEDS HELP: Big Oak community was hit by an EF4 tornado (same one that hit Tuscaloosa) they r a small community and not getting much help. They need any volunteer with heavy equipment and chainsaws, can anybody help with that? Please comment back what u can do, and call 256 892 2221 ask for Chris or Ed. That is the phone number for Big Oak Vol Fire Dept. ------------------------- 5/7/11 LTel 12 pm CST: Called & verified need sourced from Facebook SPECIFICS: Skid Steers Urgently Needed EXPERIENCED Chainsaw Operator Volunteer Needed They are in the phase of removing BIG tree's so that they can clear enough of this large debris and get it in pieces so the many volunteers that are ready to go to work can get in and clear it in smaller pieces. Heavy equipment and experienced chainsaw operators are vitally needed so they can move on to the next phase. The community in general, other than the above referenced critical needs is in good shape for supplies, volunteers and feeding. ->
cat_notes: LTel 5/6/11: Confirming address and needs -> LTel 5/6/11: Confirming address and needs Lpar: Took all notes out and put here until we sort this out. FROM FACEBOOK: BIG OAK NEEDS HELP: Big Oak community was hit by an EF4 tornado (same one that hit Tuscaloosa) they r a small community and not getting much help. They need any volunteer with heavy equipment and chainsaws, can anybody help with that? Please comment back what u can do, and call 256 892 2221 ask for Chris or Ed. That is the phone number for Big Oak Vol Fire Dept. ------------------------- 5/7/11 LTel 12 pm CST: Called & verified need sourced from Facebook SPECIFICS: Skid Steers Urgently Needed EXPERIENCED Chainsaw Operator Volunteer Needed They are in the phase of removing BIG tree's so that they can clear enough of this large debris and get it in pieces so the many volunteers that are ready to go to work can get in and clear it in smaller pieces. Heavy equipment and experienced chainsaw operators are vitally needed so they can move on to the next phase. The community in general, other than the above referenced critical needs is in good shape for supplies, volunteers and feeding.

notes: FROM FACEBOOK: BIG OAK NEEDS HELP: Big Oak community was hit by an EF4 tornado (same one that hit Tuscaloosa) they r a small community and not getting much help. They need any volunteer with heavy equipment and chainsaws, can anybody help with that? Please comment back what u can do, and call 256 892 2221 ask for Chris or Ed. That is the phone number for Big Oak Vol Fire Dept. ------------------------- 5/7/11 LTel 12 pm CST: Called & verified need sourced from Facebook SPECIFICS: Skid Loaders Urgently Needed EXPERIENCED Chainsaw Operator Volunteer Needed They are in the phase of removing BIG tree's so that they can clear enough of this large debris and get it in pieces so the many volunteers that are ready to go to work can get in and clear it in smaller pieces. Heavy equipment and experienced chainsaw operators are vitally needed so they can move on to the next phase. The community in general, other than the above referenced critical needs is in good shape for supplies, volunteers and feeding. -> FROM FACEBOOK: BIG OAK NEEDS HELP: Big Oak community was hit by an EF4 tornado (same one that hit Tuscaloosa) they r a small community and not getting much help. They need any volunteer with heavy equipment and chainsaws, can anybody help with that? Please comment back what u can do, and call 256 892 2221 ask for Chris or Ed. That is the phone number for Big Oak Vol Fire Dept. ------------------------- 5/7/11 LTel 12 pm CST: Called & verified need sourced from Facebook SPECIFICS: Skid Steers Urgently Needed EXPERIENCED Chainsaw Operator Volunteer Needed They are in the phase of removing BIG tree's so that they can clear enough of this large debris and get it in pieces so the many volunteers that are ready to go to work can get in and clear it in smaller pieces. Heavy equipment and experienced chainsaw operators are vitally needed so they can move on to the next phase. The community in general, other than the above referenced critical needs is in good shape for supplies, volunteers and feeding.

notes: FROM FACEBOOK: BIG OAK NEEDS HELP: Big Oak community was hit by an EF4 tornado (same one that hit Tuscaloosa) they r a small community and not getting much help. They need any volunteer with heavy equipment and chainsaws, can anybody help with that? Please comment back what u can do, and call 256 892 2221 ask for Chris or Ed. That is the phone number for Big Oak Vol Fire Dept. -> FROM FACEBOOK: BIG OAK NEEDS HELP: Big Oak community was hit by an EF4 tornado (same one that hit Tuscaloosa) they r a small community and not getting much help. They need any volunteer with heavy equipment and chainsaws, can anybody help with that? Please comment back what u can do, and call 256 892 2221 ask for Chris or Ed. That is the phone number for Big Oak Vol Fire Dept. ------------------------- 5/7/11 LTel 12 pm CST: Called & verified need sourced from Facebook SPECIFICS: Skid Loaders Urgently Needed EXPERIENCED Chainsaw Operator Volunteer Needed They are in the phase of removing BIG tree's so that they can clear enough of this large debris and get it in pieces so the many volunteers that are ready to go to work can get in and clear it in smaller pieces. Heavy equipment and experienced chainsaw operators are vitally needed so they can move on to the next phase. The community in general, other than the above referenced critical needs is in good shape for supplies, volunteers and feeding.