At the beginning of this week, the city of Wadena asked all volunteer agencies and volunteers to step aside so that only approved chain saw operators could work on trees. The city has taken over it’s own recovery and all volunteers need to go through the city to volunteer. The City of Wadena doesn’t want other agencies involved, so NECHAMA pulled out after 2 successful days.
We know many of you still would like to help these victims and so NECHAMA is helping the city spread the word to our volunteers. If you would like to help, they are now accepting individual volunteers on Thursday, June 24th, Friday, June 25th and Saturday June 26th from 8:30-6:30. Any one interested is instructed to go to the volunteer center which is located at the Pamida on Highway 71 just north of Highway 10 in Wadena. The work is clean up of trees, debris and personal affects. Food and water is provided for all volunteers.