Members of our church went down to Centralia, WA on Saturday 12/15 to help disaster relief efforts. Many homes in certain sections of Centralia and Chehalis were completely flooded. Flood waters had receded by last Saturday over a week after reaching their peak. Several religious groups from the region mobilized people to help haul trash, tear up carpets and linoleum, and salvage furniture.
Some families affected by the flood were young with little kids and had only purchased their home a few years ago and are now dealing with fixing their homes that are not covered by flood insurance. Most of the homes that were flooded were not in a flood zone. Fortunately, FEMA, Salvation Army, church organizations, and friends are all bringing resources to help our neighbors in Centralia/Chehalis valley.
Some families affected by the flood were young with little kids and had only purchased their home a few years ago and are now dealing with fixing their homes that are not covered by flood insurance. Most of the homes that were flooded were not in a flood zone. Fortunately, FEMA, Salvation Army, church organizations, and friends are all bringing resources to help our neighbors in Centralia/Chehalis valley.
Now that things are beginning to dry out in Centralia, Karah and I will be going down one more time this Thursday to help put on the Salvation Army Christmas event. Should be a lot of fun. Anyone interested in coming down to Centralia to help should contact Deone Docken at 253-905-1362. The work party is planning to work from 5:30 - 8PM at the Salvation Army in Centralia. We'll be leaving at approximately 4PM on Thursday 12/20. Anyone is welcome as there is much work that needs to be done. Christmas of 2007 will be a Christmas to remember.
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