Americorps has asked us to help out with debris removal with 3 local sites. Our group got started this morning on a home about 8 blocks from the church. The home owner needed help clearing storm debris from his yard. A fallen tree, branches, roofing shingles, and insulation covered the yard.
The whole area was busy with activity all day. A neighboring home had a roofing crew working in the heat to replace their damaged roof. A home across the street was being bulldozed because it was no longer habitable. Another neighbor had a backhoe in their yard repairing the foundation of their home. It seems as if everyone in the area was affected.
The area of the tornados destruction was very well defined. A little more than a block away from where we were working, the homes were completely demolished by the tornado or severely damaged and had to be removed. By lunch time the heat had made working nearly impossible. Heat index >100F. We headed back later in the afternoon to complete the work on the first home. The homeowner and his wife expressed deep gratitude for our team efforts.
Ready for a new assignment tomorrow!
Ready for a new assignment tomorrow!
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