Tornado Disaster Help?

Gunn317 · 05-01-2002, 12:53 PM

I own a truck, have a chainsaw and burn wood for heating my home in the winter. I am wondering if anyone knows of a phone number or other method of finding out who needs help in tree and wood removal? I also have a couple of friends that would help out. I'll even help cut the trees into firewood and won't take any myself if the homeowners etc. want to keep it. Just trying to help out.

Naturally, I'm not really wanting to just go down there and look like I'm taking advantage of the situation to get myself some wood. Rather, I (as well my friends) just want to help in the cleanup and remove some of these trees that people just don't want lying in the yard. Having the wood for my winter heat is just a side effect from the unfortunate situation.

If there's anyway I can help in this method, I'll do so.

(Edited by Gunn317 at 12:55 pm on May 1, 2002)

seasquirt · 05-01-2002, 01:14 PM

I would try calling the fire department, if they don't need your help, they can probably point you in the right direction. Bravo for volunteering!!!

missi1013 · 05-01-2002, 02:21 PM

You can call the Charles County Emergency Services at 301-645-0509 or the American Red Cross at 1-(866)-"GET INFO.  Either one can help you.  We could use you now badly.  We have trees everywhere!

Gunn317 · 05-02-2002, 10:52 AM

Thanks missi; For anyone else who wants to help, I contacted the RedCross in St. Marys who then referred me to the People's Place in Charles county. Phone #: 301-645-0509. They will take your info, what you can do and forward it on to a coordinator who will call you back with when/where they need you.

GreenHornet · 02-24-2008, 05:47 PM

Kain99 · 02-24-2008, 05:50 PM

Ummm was there a tornado today?

GreenHornet · 02-24-2008, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Kain99

Ummm was there a tornado today?

In 2002 there must have been!

Kain99 · 02-24-2008, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by GreenHornet

In 2002 there must have been!

There sure was! That'll teach me, to look at dates!

GreenHornet · 02-24-2008, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Kain99

There sure was! That'll teach me, to look at dates!

Sorry it's my fault. I just assumed that everyone would be interested in tornado safety after the severe loss of life a few weeks ago down south. Tornado season is upon us so lets all get ready!

GH

05-01-2002, 12:53 PM	#1 (permalink)
Gunn317 Member Member Since: Apr 2002 Location: Drayden, MD, U.S.A. Posts: 72	I own a truck, have a chainsaw and burn wood for heating my home in the winter. I am wondering if anyone knows of a phone number or other method of finding out who needs help in tree and wood removal? I also have a couple of friends that would help out. I'll even help cut the trees into firewood and won't take any myself if the homeowners etc. want to keep it. Just trying to help out. Naturally, I'm not really wanting to just go down there and look like I'm taking advantage of the situation to get myself some wood. Rather, I (as well my friends) just want to help in the cleanup and remove some of these trees that people just don't want lying in the yard. Having the wood for my winter heat is just a side effect from the unfortunate situation. If there's anyway I can help in this method, I'll do so. (Edited by Gunn317 at 12:55 pm on May 1, 2002)
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05-01-2002, 01:14 PM	#2 (permalink)
seasquirt Vermicious Knid Member Since: May 2001 Posts: 197	I would try calling the fire department, if they don't need your help, they can probably point you in the right direction. Bravo for volunteering!!!
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05-01-2002, 02:21 PM	#3 (permalink)
missi1013 Catch Me If You Can! Member Since: Apr 2002 Location: Waldorf Posts: 291	You can call the Charles County Emergency Services at 301-645-0509 or the American Red Cross at 1-(866)-"GET INFO.  Either one can help you.  We could use you now badly.  We have trees everywhere! __________________ If ya don't like it, too bad!
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05-02-2002, 10:52 AM	#4 (permalink)
Gunn317 Member Member Since: Apr 2002 Location: Drayden, MD, U.S.A. Posts: 72	Thanks missi; For anyone else who wants to help, I contacted the RedCross in St. Marys who then referred me to the People's Place in Charles county. Phone #: 301-645-0509. They will take your info, what you can do and forward it on to a coordinator who will call you back with when/where they need you.
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02-24-2008, 05:47 PM	#5 (permalink)
GreenHornet Just got fired again! Member Since: Jul 2007 Location: In the hood Posts: 1,024	Yes.
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02-24-2008, 05:50 PM	#6 (permalink)
Kain99 Hope Eternal Member Since: Sep 2002 Location: Leonardtown Posts: 24,049	Ummm was there a tornado today? __________________ The unexamined life is not worth living. Socrates (469 BC - 399 BC), in Plato, Dialogues, Apology
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