Here is updated more detailed information about this weekend's service opportunities.
As you can see from this letter Our group will be serving in the Anniston Alabama area this weekend.
Please make sure you contact me if you are available to attend ASAP so we can make the preparations needed.
Brethren.
We received additional information last night and I want to share it with you as soon as possible, so please pardon the typos and grammar.
We have been asked to assist in the relief efforts in the Anniston, Alabama area. We will be serving with the Macon and Athens Stakes. Our assembly area is the Anniston Ward building located at 1217 Lemlock Lane, Anniston, AL 36206. We have been asked to arrive on Friday night. There is a leader’s meeting at 9:00 pm. The lower parking lot will be used for parking. The middle lot will be used as an assembly area while the upper lot will be reserved for RV Campers and heavy equipment.
We are scheduled to complete approximately 45 work requests. 30 of these requests involve cutting very large trees while the other request focus on debris removal. There is also a requirement for rough carpentry work. We will be divided into approximately 15 teams. Each team will have a “guide” from the local area that will lead us to and from the work sites. The Church will provide the majority of the equipment that will be needed, including 8-10 “24in bar” chain saws. If responders desire to bring chain saws, please note that the saws should have comparable size and power. If possible, bring equipment that will help to remove debris (garden rakes, hammers, nails, cordless power tools, generators, etc.) All responders are encouraged to bring items that will contribute to their comfort and safety: caps/hats, leather gloves, sun screen, water bottles, etc.
Responders will be able to camp on the Anniston Ward property. Some motels are open in the area and the Anniston ward may be able to house some female volunteers. Fortunately, many of the local stores and restaurants are still open. The Anniston ward will serve breakfast on Saturday and Sunday morning, starting at 6:00 am. Breakfast will consist of hard-boiled eggs, grits, and pancakes. Please note that there is limited shower capability in the Anniston building. The local leadership is working to increase the concurrent shower capability, but have not resolved the issue at this time. After a joyful day of work, the Anniston Ward plans to show a movie on Saturday night.
We will have a sacrament meeting on Sunday morning at 7:00 am. The Anniston ward will take care of the details. Responders may attend in their work clothing.
A web site has been setup to share information. The web address is: http://fastcommand.fastcommand.com/getpage.php?name=volunteers&sub=Static .
At this point in time, we are asking each unit in the Stake to take care of their transportation needs to and from Alabama.
If you need assistance with rides or can offer rides, please let us know.
What to Bring
PERSONAL ITEMS: Toiletries, Sunscreen, Prescribed medications, First Aid kit
CAMPING GEAR: Tents, Sleeping Bags, Cooking gear, Flashlights
WORK GEAR: Leather gloves, hat, protective eye wear, chainsaws, chainsaw oil, wide shovels, wheel barrows, chains with hooks
FOOD: Enough food, as needed for the time you have been assigned by leaders
Most every location will not be providing any food to volunteers, please be prepared and self-sufficient.
Thank you for your quick response in this call to action.
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