Hurricane Charley Relief efforts, Aug24

MNA DISASTER RESPONSE
(As of 8/20/04)


MNA Disaster Response Director and Administrative Assistant, Ron and Judy Haynes, are on site for Hurricane Charley. The initial staging area is at the Covenant Life Presbyterian church, 8490 McIntosh Road, Sarasota, Florida 34238. The telephone number is 941-926-4777.
Ron and Judy are initially working with PCA pastors in the areas of North Port, Arcadia, Wauchula and Cape Coral. The damage in those areas is extensive and as the needs are identified, volunteer teams are being mobilized and deployed. We have been given word that the Central Florida area doesn't need help.
The immediate needs as of today are for chainsaw crews, roofing crews and general cleanup crews. We can use administrative help, painters, couriers, handy people, etc.
The following materials are needed:


Ice
Gas cans and gas
bug spray
hand sanitizer
work gloves
diapers
baby formula
rubbermaid containers
heavy duty trash bags
tarps
Band-Aids
First Aid Cream
Anti-itch cream
Dry milk
Crackers
Individual servings of canned fruit and applesauce
Small servings of peanut butter
and probably many more things that we haven't thought of
Roofing paper
Size 8 nails
Battery operated alarm clocks (w/batteries)
Rolls of Heavy Plastic
Hygiene Products
Black Hair products




Any money collected should be sent to Mission to North America (MNA), 1700 N. Brown Rd., Suite 101, Lawrenceville, GA 30043. MNA does not keep any of the money for any purpose. We are setting up an account here locally where the money designated for disaster will be placed for quick disbursement.
The Southwest and Sun Coast presbyteries are approving the disbursements.
There are 2 accounts at MNA, one is the general disaster fund and the other is our account, Ron Haynes. We are raising support for this program and are at 39% so we are always welcoming new support partners. One other thing is the offer that has come in to do a video of this disaster and the PCA relief effort. It shouldn't cost more than $3000, if anyone would like to designate some funds for that.
Please email us at - rhaynes@pcanet.org if you would like to volunteer. We need to know the following:
How many are coming?
Do you have any special skills?
When are you arriving?
How long will you be staying?
Do you need housing?
God has blessed us with a beautiful staging area. We have sleeping areas (cots), showers and meals provided. Please bring a sleeping bag, air mattress (if needed) and bedding.
God bless you as you prayerfully consider how you can help in this effort.
Ron Haynes
Director-MNA Disaster Response