Type of Response: Flood Cleanup
Host Location: Messiah Lutheran Church, 14920 Hutchison Road, Tampa, FL
Work Location: St. Petersburg, FL
Housing Details:
- Cots will be provided
- Bring bedding for cot and or air mattress
- Showers provided
- A/C working
- Meals will be provided
Equipment:
Limited equipment may be available, bring your own tools, equipment & PPE for working in a flooded home. You will be tearing out drywall, cabinets, flooring, insulation, etc.
Background checks are required for this deployment.
Please be aware that the details of this deployment are very fluid. Information is changing as the response continues. We will try to send updates in a timely fashion, but please check back often as information may change.
All volunteers who show up without registering will be considered spontaneous and will not be permitted to join in our work.
Workdays will be Monday through Friday, with Sunday[to] and Saturday[from] as travel days.
Health Precautions:
Working in a flood environment poses hazards from molds, sharp objects, and slippery surfaces.
· Proper personal protective equipment (PPE), such as N95 masks or respirators, eye protection, and gloves must be worn.
· Sturdy work boots are required. Tennis shoes and open-toed shoes are not allowed on work sites.
· Long pants are required. It is suggested that old clothing be used on work sites.
· Heat: Temperatures will be in the 80’s – 90’s, with humidity.
Experience:
No experience in working in a flood environment is needed. Training will be provided.
