HELP NEEDED IN ARKANSAS! - February 18, 2009

The ice storm which hit the end of January caused massive damage in rural northern Arkansas.  Members of the Ash Flat Church of Christ have been running a relief effort for the past three weeks—sending out chain saw crews to help cut up fallen trees and limbs, offering shelter, distributing food and water to those without either.  Now they need relief.  There is a serious need for volunteers to help with the following:

--Chain saw crews.  One volunteer experienced in using a chain saw can keep up to four people busy cleaning up cut limbs.

--Counselors needed for traumatized storm victims.

--Bucket trucks with operators to help cut hanging branches from standing trees.

--Volunteers not physically able to go on work crews can help man phone lines, do assessments, help with delivery of food and water.

This is the fourth disaster to hit this area in the past 11 months.  “One volunteer could make a world of difference,” was the comment from a tired relief worker.  Could you be that one person?  Volunteers can be housed at the Ash Flat Church of Christ, 560 Ash Flat Dr., Ash Flat, AR 72513.  Meals will be provided, but it will be helpful if a donation can be made for food.  For more information, or if you can help these folks, please contact Greg Posey at 870-847-7554.