Hurricane Idalia Cleanup Response - Jennings FL, 9/23/2023

Get Connected Icon Happens On Sep 23, 2023
Get Connected Icon 9:00 am until finished
Expired

Description

Hurricane Idalia One-Day Response: Saturday, September 23, 2023

 What: Chainsaw tree cleanup

Where: Jennings, FL (Call for address)

When: Saturday, September 23, 2023

Time: 9:00 am until finished

Positions Needed:

  • LERT Chainsaw operators (must be trained)
  • Bobcat MT85 mini-track loader operator
  • “Runners” – people to move cut branches a short distance to piles
  • Safety Office – monitors volunteers for safety

Description of Work: Family needs assistance cutting and removing trees and branches from 4 trees. Debris will be stacked for removal. Logs and branches will be moved into piles so the Florida-Georgia Lutheran Early Response Bobcat can pick up the piles for moving to the collection pile.

NO BACKGROUND CHECK NEEDED

Bring:

  • Water/drinks
  • Lunch/snacks
  • Chair so you can take rest breaks in the shade
  • Rain gear – we will work unless there is lightning
  • Work boots – open-toed shoes/sandals/flip-flops are NOT allowed, steel-toed recommended
  • Sun screen
  • Bug spray

Host Church: Messiah Lutheran Church, Valdosta, GA

Due to distance from the church we will meet at the job site, not the church. Contact us for the address.

Contact if you have questions: Kathy Mathews (813) 215-8097

Details

Get Connected Icon Volunteers should be between the ages of 14 and 85.
Get Connected Icon Is Not Family Friendly
Get Connected Icon Is Outdoors
Inclement Weather Plan: We will work rain or shine, except in lightning, so bring appropriate rain gear.
Get Connected Icon Is Not Wheelchair Accessible
Get Connected Icon LERT Chainsaw training required to run a chainsaw
Get Connected Icon Wear work boots, steel toed preferred
Get Connected Icon No open-toed, sandals, or flip-flops allowed
Get Connected Icon Bring your own drink and food

Location

Get Connected Icon 3410 NW 23rd Blvd
Jennings, FL  32053