We’re all feeling pretty helpless after the destruction of the recent tornado outbreak. Even for those of us lucky enough to escape the major damage, our families, friends, and communities need our help, and we’re all looking for ways to contribute. Personally, we’ve been helping friends and local groups collecting water for the victims and workers/responders.
After just one day of Facebook messages and poster board signs by the road, 162 cases and 82 jugs of water were collected in Calhoun County and delivered to Calhoun County communities devastated by the storms.
Community centers and churches are functioning as collection and distribution points for donated items. In particular, bottled water is being used at the rally points/relief centers and is being sent out with workers as they are deployed to assist in search, rescue, and emergency cleanup.Mountain View Church (behind Top of the River – 3300 McClellan Blvd Anniston, AL 36201) and Harvest Church of God (520 Golden Springs Road Anniston, AL 36207) are still coordinating and collecting donations of water and other items as the needs are identified (ready-to-eat food, tanks of gas/fuel, chainsaw oil, sun block, tarps, contractor-grade garbage bags, etc.).