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Lutheran Disaster Response Ohio 2008
On August 27, 2007, there were 8,717 families who were flooded in 8 counties: Allen, Putnam, Hancock, Crawford, Wyandot, Seneca, Hardin, Richland. Through LDR Ohio, there will be 894 homes rebuilt during 2008.
Flooding occurred on Feb. 8, 2008 and 2,544 households were impacted. The 8 counties from Aug. 2007 were re-flooded and 6 additional counties were flooded: Defiance, Wood, Paulding, Logan, Auglaize, Mercer. There is no government assistance available as this flood disaster is not declared by the State of Ohio or FEMA.
Please share with Congregations and faith-based organizations as there is a need for education so these families may receive help. The Northwest Ohio Synod has provided funding for 2 case managers and $3,000 for direct client assistance. These funds will be used for furnace replacement which is an urgent need for 18 families.
Flooding has also occurred on March 18/19. Sandusky, Erie, and Huron counties have been impacted, causing damage to over 200 homes. There will not be any governmental assistance and many of these families do not have flood insurance.
Needs at this time are: Donations of furniture and appliances are needed. Skilled volunteers are needed; block layers, electricians, plumbers, and carpenters. Monetary donations are needed for furnaces and hot water tanks.
Disaster Preparedness Training has been scheduled for: June 7, St. John’s Lutheran Church in Marysville June 14, Trinity Lutheran Church, Findlay, Ohio June 25, LSS Distribution Center, Caldwell, Ohio July 19, Columbus, Ohio, location to be announced Oct. 4, Northeast Ohio Synod offices, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio Level One is scheduled for 9-12 and 4 components of Level Two will be provided from 12:30-3:00pm: voluntary case management training by Mary Woodward, spiritual care training by Pastor Ron Matthews, donations management training by Tony Crum, and volunteer coordination by David Cater. Congregational Preparedness will also be provided for the churches that do not currently have a disaster plan in place.
For more information as to how to host an in-gathering of furniture and appliances or how to volunteer, please contact Mary Woodward, LDR Ohio Disaster Coordinator at mwoodward_1@msn.com or at 740-732-6700 (office) or by cell phone at 740-509-1132.
LDR Ohio is a coalition of the Lutheran churches and social ministry organizations, located at 810 Main St., Caldwell, Ohio 43724, serving the state of Ohio during times of disaster. |
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