As we saw today, the Dallas, TX area was hit with several powerful tornadoes. Video footage of semi trucks being hurled through the air filled news coverage throughout the day. The same storm system is approaching Georgia and should arrive Wednesday into Thursday. We will watch this storm system and keep an eye on the NWS Storm Prediction Center. In the meantime, go ahead and find your flashlight and make sure your weather radio is working properly. I will post more as the storm system approaches.
Saturday Clean Up In Paulding County
By admin on Friday, March 9th, 2012 | No Comments
The following message is being relayed from West Ridge Church:
This coming Saturday, March 10th, the Paulding County Commissioners have asked us to coordinate a workday to continue to help residents of West Paulding. Working alongside our Commissioners office we are coordinating containers be put in around the community in a dozen ‘hotspots’. Volunteer groups are asked to check in at Poole Elementary beginning at 8:30 am so that we can evenly distribute volunteer groups who come out.
The work will be centered around debris clean up in the 9 mile stretch that the Supercel storm of March 2nd impacted. Volunteers participating in debris clean up will need to bring wheelbarrows, shovels, rakes, gloves, chainsaws and other items appropriate for removing trees, tree limbs, and trash.
Work is continuing all week long. If someone is looking for specific areas to go serve they can call 678-792-4488. This line has received dozens and dozens of calls from around the Southeast since Saturday including calls from residents who were impacted. They receive priority. Please be patient in waiting for calls back.
Time To Step In And Help
By admin on Monday, March 5th, 2012 | No Comments
As time passes, the news of devastating tornadoes seems to pass. Many people quickly forget about what happened in close by neighborhoods and move along with their daily routine. Unfortunately, the victims of devastating storms are quickly forgotten as news moves on the next big thing.
We need to remember the people who were affected by the storms across our state and elsewhere this weekend.
Here is a list of the things you can do:
1. You can help the Red Cross by making an online donation or texting REDCROSS to 90999 to make a $10 donation.
2. Contact your local church to get involved with an organized effort to assist affected families by cleaning up debris or simply passing out water.
3. Pray for the victims and the volunteers.
If want to volunteer to help people in Paulding County, GA you can contact West Ridge Church at 678-792-4488