HURRICANE FLORENCE RELIEF CURRENT SITUATION: Hurricane Florence, currently a Cat 4 storm, is predicted to come ashore with devastating winds, drop a massive amount of rain, and generate a life-threatening storm surge. Portions of Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina are under mandatory evacuation orders. We are hopeful that the storm will weaken and the damage will turn out to be less than anticipated, but in these times we must hope for the best and plan for the worst. AHAH's U.S. Disaster Assessment & Response Team (D.A.R.T.) is staging equipment, vehicles, and staff in Jacksonville, FL to deploy into the disaster zone as soon as it is safe to do so. We are posting information about the storm, our plans, ways to donate, & volunteer opportunities on www.allhandsandhearts.org and social media. Although we do not know exactly where we will be working, based on 13+ years of experience we do know we will be called on to help in the following ways: Mucking and Gutting Flooding requires the removal of mud, muck, silt, and other materials from a home as a result of water inundation. Gutting then follows to remove drywall, insulation, flooring and other damaged interior materials.
Mold Sanitation Hot, humid conditions allows mold to grow on internal surfaces and it’s critical, to avoid long-term health issues, to sanitize homes using chemicals and equipment like:as moisture meters, dehumidifiers, fans, and air scrubbers to eradicate abnormal mold and mildew growth.
Debris Removal Water damage requires the removal of damaged personal items, appliances, fixtures, and other items that are not structural components of the home. It is truly painful for families to literally throw away their life’s possessions. Our volunteers provide critical help to homeowners, working side by side with them, to patiently and thoughtfully sort through their possessions.
Debris Clearing The high-winds, caused by hurricanes, leave communities littered with fallen trees and debris that must be cut away and removed. Local, State and Federal officials cannot provide support to individual families to remove fallen or dangerous trees from their properties, Our experienced volunteer “sawyers� provide vital support using chainsaws to remove obstacles caused by unsafe or fallen trees .
OUR MISSION To effectively and efficiently address the immediate and long-term needs of communities impacted by natural disasters. By listening to local people, and deploying a unique model of engaging volunteers to enable direct impact, we rebuild safe, resilient schools, homes and other community infrastructure.
5 YEARS IN A ROW! Only 10% of charities have received at least 5 consecutive 4-star ratings, indicating that All Hands and Hearts outperforms most of the other 1.5 million charities in America in terms of operational and financial efficiency.
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