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Disaster Response
A message from the Rev. Paul McCabe
Diocesan Coordinator for Disaster Preparedness
Regarding recovery efforts in the Southeast
Disaster Response
A message from the Rev. Paul McCabe
Diocesan Coordinator for Disaster Preparedness
Regarding recovery efforts in the Southeast
I have spoken with Katie Mears with the Disaster Preparedness Office for Episcopal Relief and Development and received the following information:
For now most of the territories are being served by local volunteers, and there have been any requests for more hands-on volunteerism. The common perception is that in the next couple of weeks the food of volunteers will soon disappear and they will still need help. Katie said if individuals could go to the
ER-D websiteand sign up in the "Ready to Serve" section, it would help with coordinating the needs to individuals abilities and gifts.
With the flooding in Memphis there will be no shortage of volunteer help that will be needed.
I know that it is difficult to feel as if we are standing by and not doing anything, but we are truly trying to best coordinate with what the needs are and how we can best help. The most common complaint about disasters is that too many people arrive in the area wanting to help, but instead get in the way and are not helpful because they are sitting around waiting to help. I am waiting to hear back from Tennessee and Alabama as to how we can help, I will let you know as soon as I can.
Blessings and peace,
Paul McCabe
Rector, Church of the Annunciation, Marietta
pcm09@bellsouth.net
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