Disaster Relief Team
C. D. Christian has recently returned from a mudout operation in East Texas. The mudout trailer was dispatched to San Augustine where, in a week and a half, 43 homes were cleaned out and prepared for remodeling. Many people were ministered to during this time. You can be a part of the disaster relief team. Contact the GCBA office if you are interested. -- April 17, 2008
Darrell Newton, Donald Hintze, C.D. Christian and George Phillips accept a $500 donation for the Disaster Relief Team from employees of Walmart in West Columbia.
GCBA began developing its Disaster Relief Team in June 2004, with Orientation/training for 15 potential volunteers. In July 2004, twelve volunteers completed basic "Yellow Cap" training.
In July, GCBA received the gift of a 20' x 8' trailer donated by the Southern Baptists of Texas Convention (value $6500). The intent is to prepare a Clean-out/Mud-out trailer with various kinds of equipment to enable the cleanout of houses and churches that have been flooded.
On August 28, eight people gathered to begin equipping the trailer and preparing it for operation. It is anticipated that the team will be fully trained and the trailer prepared and equipped by January 1,2005. A list of needed equipment is posted with this information.
On Saturday, September 18, there will be basic "Yellow Cap" training for new volunteers at FBC Richmond. The session will begin at 9:30 AM and be complete before noon. There will be no charge for this training. Call GCBA for additional information.
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(2) Gas-powered pressure washer (minimum 1500 psi)
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(4) 50-foot heavy duty water hose
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2 1/2 ??? gas-powered water pump
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(2) inexpensive sump pumps
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3500-watt generator with extension cords and floodlights
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16-inch chainsaw with spare bar and chain (chaps, helmet, ear and eye protection, gloves)
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Heavy duty wet/dry shop vac
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(2) 2 1/2-gallon gas cans
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Tool box with basic tools
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(6) wrecking bars (crow and pry bars) of assorted lengths
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Reciprocating saw with spare blades
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Circular saw with spare blades
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1/2-inch drill with assorted bits
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Hack saw with spare blades
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(4) 18-inch traffic cones
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Rain gear (jacket and pants)
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Bleach (do not store in the trailer)
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(6) empty one-gallon jugs for mixing sanitizing solution
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Additional pressure washer
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