Last week our team was in Clairon, IA helping flood victims restore their homes to liveable conditions. We restored 16 homes and spent 2 days helping the citizens of Clarion. Our team decided to stay at the Clarion Bed and Breakfast since all hotel rooms were taken by the victims. Much to our surprise the very generous and thoughtful family who owns the establishment, returned our check and donated our meals and rooms for the days we were there. They felt that we were there to help others and this was their way to help their town. Thank you to the Bakers at the Clarion Inn Bed and Breakfast,221 Central Ave E Clarion, Ia 50525
If you are in the area, please give them a call to make a reservation! 515.532.6832
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Wadena Update
Friday, June 25th, 2010At 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.
Wadena, MN Tornado Update
Monday, June 21st, 2010The latest in Wadena is that NECHAMA had a great day on Sunday helping a couple of home owners to clean up their properties. It was a very successful day. Going forward, most of the work is cutting down trees, the city has restricted volunteers in and will only use approved chain saw operators through this week. NECHAMA will remain in the area only until Tuesday and will return home with our equipment. Seth Gardner will remain in the area to help the city organize a huge volunteer day for Saturday, June 26th. At which time, the city will need many volunteers to help clear away brush. As we get more information, we will pass it along.
Wadena MN Deployment Sunday June 20
Saturday, June 19th, 2010NECHAMA will deploy to the tornado impacted area of Wadena, MN (approximate 2.5 hours away)on Sunday June 20, 2010.
We will be meeting at the Minneapolis JCC at 7:00am. (4330 Cedar Lake Road, St. Louis Park, MN 55416) . Rich Kronfled (NECHAMA board member) will be leading the volunteers on this deployment. NECHAMA does not have it’s van in Minnesota for transportation so we will have to carpool. The work in Wadena is general debris removal and some chainsaw work. You do not need to be certified on the chain saw to participate, most of the work does not require chainsaws. Please wear long pants and boots or sturdy shoes, not sandals.
We expect to return to the Minneapolis JCC between 7:00pm and 8:00pm.
If you have questions please contact Amy Cytron @ acytron@nechama.org or 763-286-6969. Rich Kronfeld’s cell phone is 612-819-5606.
There is a good chance we will be in Wadena for much of the following week as well. Keep in touch on the website under Current Deployments or with Amy.
Minnesota Tornado Update
Friday, June 18th, 2010Our team who went to the Albert Lea area have finished for the day and are returning home. We are anticipating that NECHAMA will be working on Sunday but have no details to follow. We will have a meeting point in the metropolitan area on Sunday morning for volunteers to connect and carpool. Please watch your e-mails Saturday evening for further information about the Sunday deployment.
Minnesota Storms
Thursday, June 17th, 2010Nechama is monitoring the damage from the storms in Minnesota. It appears that there is damage both north and south of the metropolitan area. The reports we have this evening are very sketchy. There is a good chance we will deploy but will not know more until morning. We have a status call at 8:00 am CST.
We will update you via email and on our blog.