May 9, 2017 - R: Respond - Volunteer with a relief or long-term recovery organization. ... drive a drive unless you have
Southern Indiana Flooding Information and Tips Last updated Tuesday, May 9, 2017, 2pm ET The resources listed in this document are specific to the flooding that struck Southern Indiana (primarily Dubois county) the weekend of April 29th and 30th, 2017. For more updated information, Hoosiers may dial 2-1-1. The flood-related information is changing daily, so please check back for updates. If you have corrections or additions to this information, please contact:
[email protected].
HELP FOR FLOOD SURVIVORS
INFORMATION AND REFERRAL - CALL 211
Call 2-1-1 to learn about info referenced in this document or for referrals to local services. Information is changing and updated frequently. Survivors are strongly urged to guard against fraud. State and federal agencies and volunteer organizations will provide credentials and services for free. If in doubt, ask for credential. If you suspect fraud, call authorities.
SHELTER, FOOD, MEDICATION & MEDICAL EQUIPMENT
Official Red Cross shelters: Shelters have not been established. American Red Cross is offering assistance for those in need of a place to stay, food, medication, and help with medical equipment today. Call Jason Bradshaw, American Red Cross Disaster Program Specialist, at (812) 306-7285 or (812) 471-7200.
REPORTING DAMAGE
Hoosier homeowners, renters, businesses and private non-profit organizations that sustained uninsured damage caused by severe storms and flooding starting on or after April 26 can report damage online. A link to the form is also available on the Indiana Department of Homeland Security (IDHS) website at dhs. in.gov. In the middle of the page under “Featured Topics,” click on “Report Damage from Severe Storms and Flooding – April 26 and continuing”.
DEBRIS REMOVAL
Flood clean up kits are available from the American Red Cross. You can pick up kits which include mops, brooms, squeegees, scrub brushes and bleach for mold removal at the American Red Cross, 29 South Stockwell Road, Evansville, IN, 47714 or by calling 812-471-7200. Due to illegal dumping at the dumpsters located at the City of Huntingsburg’s Street Department, set hours have been established. The gates will open today, May 9; Wednesday, May 10; Thursday, May 11; and Friday, May 12th from 12 noon to 3:30pm; and Saturday, May 13 from 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon. Tree limb and recycling drop-off will be available during these hours as well. The following items will NOT be accepted: items containing freon, such as refrigerators; dehumidifiers; are conditioners and freezers, televisions, food and tires. This service is for debris related to the weekend rain event only. Check www.in211.org or dial 2-1-1 for updates. Copyright 2017. Indiana 211 Partnership, Inc. All rights Reserved. Indiana 211 is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
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STORAGE INFO
No Information is available at this time.
VOLUNTEER INFO
Volunteer opportunities will be available after a thorough assessment of the damage has been completed and it is safe to enter the area. CAUTION - Law enforcement officials do not allow anyone without credentials into affected areas. Do NOT self deploy to the area. TIPS ON VOLUNTEERING • Register and get prepared now! The recovery efforts will take time. Many volunteer deployments in the area require screening, immunizations, training and preparation. • When considering volunteering on-site, know yourself and your limitations. Tornado work site volunteering is not for everyone. Lots of volunteer options will be available in the coming weeks and months. • Out-of-area volunteers often need to be self-sustaining or need to provide their own financial support for incidentals. Please do NOT deploy directly to the area. LEARN ABOUT ORGANIZATIONS Indiana Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (invoad.communityos.org) INVOAD is an association of organizations, each with a special role in the different phases of disaster relief and recovery. INVOAD organizations respect each other’s expertise and support each other through sharing of information, and when possible, donations, and volunteers. Ask your local organizations or faith community if there are opportunities to get involved. Here are just a few examples of areas of expertise: Adventist Community Services - warehousing experts American Red Cross - shelter, supportive services for survivors Friends Disaster Services - debris removal, tree cutting, re-building The Salvation Army - mass shelter and food for survivors and on-site volunteers Samaritan’s Purse - canvassing and debris removal United Methodist Committee on Relief - provides health kits, personal care kits and cleaning kits See invoad.communityos.org for more information.
DONATION INFO
Remember to CARE! C: Cash - Your financial gift gets help to people FAST! A: Ask - Ask before collecting items that may not be needed. R: Respond - Volunteer with a relief or long-term recovery organization. E: Everyone can help! TIPS ON MAKING DONATIONS • To maximize your donation, support recognized organizations that have experience in disaster recovery.
Check www.in211.org or dial 2-1-1 for updates. Copyright 2017. Indiana 211 Partnership, Inc. All rights Reserved. Indiana 211 is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
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• If you want your CASH donation to be used to support survivors or the recovery efforts for Tornado survivors, specify Tornado Response, COUNTY NAME with your donation. • Monetary Donations are most in need: Red Cross: 1-800-733-2767 or $10, Text: RedCross, 90999; Salvation Army: $10, Text: Hoosier, 41444. • Check out organizations with the Better Business Bureau Charity Division (http://www.give.org/) or with Guide Star (http://www.guidestar.org/). Charitable nonprofit organizations should be able to provide you a copy of their mission statement, tax returns, board lists, etc., upon request. • Unless you know where the goods are going, how they being transported, and how they are being distributed, they may go to waste. Verify current lists of items needed and destination plans. Do not organize a drive a drive unless you have confirmed that a reputable recovery organization will handle the storage, transportation and distribution. • Please do not donate anything that you would not use yourself. Organizations are overwhelmed with clothing and other items that are in such poor condition that they are thrown away. Please DO NOT SEND used clothing—If you have already collected clothes, hold a yard or rummage sale and donate the cash funds to recovery efforts. SUPPORT OTHER ORGANIZATIONS Support the volunteers and staff who are working in the response effort. A note of thanks, a delivered pizza or food treats, gasoline cards, gift certificates and more will show that you appreciate their long hours and dedication. Many organizations often receive little to no additional donations and little recognition for the work they do. Many of these organizations will be working for months after the initial crisis is stabilized. They need your support.
Check www.in211.org or dial 2-1-1 for updates. Copyright 2017. Indiana 211 Partnership, Inc. All rights Reserved. Indiana 211 is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
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