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What can we do for those impacted by Hurricane Laura?
Posted on 8/27/20 at 2:41 pm
Posted on 8/27/20 at 2:41 pm
My kids and I were talking about putting together some relief packages for people of SWLA. So my question is for those who had to rebuild after Katrina/Rita/Gustav/2016 Floods, Harvey, etc. What were some things you wished you had in the days/weeks after the storm?
Some suggestions so far:
-Work Gloves
-Cleanup Tools/Supplies
-Plastic Totes (Storage Containers)salvage and storage.
-Space Saver Bags
-Diapers/Wipes/Baby Formula/Food
-Pet food
-Animal supplies to local shelters
-Box Fans
Some suggestions so far:
-Work Gloves
-Cleanup Tools/Supplies
-Plastic Totes (Storage Containers)salvage and storage.
-Space Saver Bags
-Diapers/Wipes/Baby Formula/Food
-Pet food
-Animal supplies to local shelters
-Box Fans
This post was edited on 8/27/20 at 3:14 pm
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Posted on 8/27/20 at 2:41 pm to BillyGibbons
Box fans and a generator
Posted on 8/27/20 at 2:42 pm to BillyGibbons
Batteries, water, propane gas tanks, pantry foods, leather gloves, tools for cleanup
Posted on 8/27/20 at 2:43 pm to BillyGibbons
Send them some ZZ Top albums.
Posted on 8/27/20 at 2:43 pm to BillyGibbons
Fully charged power banks.
It may only give 3-7 phone charges, but it will certainly come in handy while the power is out
It may only give 3-7 phone charges, but it will certainly come in handy while the power is out
Posted on 8/27/20 at 2:43 pm to BillyGibbons
Buy cases of water and get them down there.
Posted on 8/27/20 at 2:44 pm to BillyGibbons
Hookers and blow.................no seriously hookers and blow.
Posted on 8/27/20 at 2:45 pm to BillyGibbons
Send thoughts and prayers on FB.
In all seriousness go volunteer if you can or send supplies.
In all seriousness go volunteer if you can or send supplies.
This post was edited on 8/27/20 at 2:46 pm
Posted on 8/27/20 at 2:48 pm to BillyGibbons
Big plastic containers with lock down tops (like they sell at WalMart).
Posted on 8/27/20 at 2:50 pm to BillyGibbons
For Rita, I found a church that would be offering supplies to residents in hardest hit areas. I then collected supplies they said were most needed and loaded up a rental truck with supplies over 1 week. When word got out, there were more donations that a rental truck could handle so another La native rented another, smaller truck. We then drove the supplies to that church for local distribution.
Posted on 8/27/20 at 2:52 pm to BillyGibbons
There came in very handy after the flood
Pet rescues / shelters looking for abandoned & lost pets will need leashes & collars & food
Pet rescues / shelters looking for abandoned & lost pets will need leashes & collars & food
Posted on 8/27/20 at 2:53 pm to BillyGibbons
Chain saws and a strong back
Posted on 8/27/20 at 2:56 pm to BillyGibbons
Best thing would be to make and donate muck buckets.
A muck bucket is:
One five-gallon bucket with resealable lid (If bucket has been used, clean well but do not use if it has held chemicals of any kind.)
Four scouring pads
Seven sponges, including one large
One scrub brush
Eighteen reusable, lightweight dry cleaning towels (e.g. Handi wipes)
One 50 oz. or two 25 oz. bottle(s) of liquid laundry detergent
One 16-28 oz. bottle of liquid disinfectant dish soap
One 12-16 oz. bottle of household cleaner that can be mixed with water (no spray bottles)
One package of 48-50 clothespins
Clothesline, two 50 ft. or one 100 ft.
Five dust masks
Two pairs heavy-duty, waterproof dishwashing gloves (latex-free, non-surgical)
One pair work gloves, cotton with leather palm or all leather
24-28 heavy duty or contractor type 30-45 gallon trash bags on a roll and removed from carton
One 6-9 oz. bottle of non-aerosol insect repellent
Buckets article
A muck bucket is:
One five-gallon bucket with resealable lid (If bucket has been used, clean well but do not use if it has held chemicals of any kind.)
Four scouring pads
Seven sponges, including one large
One scrub brush
Eighteen reusable, lightweight dry cleaning towels (e.g. Handi wipes)
One 50 oz. or two 25 oz. bottle(s) of liquid laundry detergent
One 16-28 oz. bottle of liquid disinfectant dish soap
One 12-16 oz. bottle of household cleaner that can be mixed with water (no spray bottles)
One package of 48-50 clothespins
Clothesline, two 50 ft. or one 100 ft.
Five dust masks
Two pairs heavy-duty, waterproof dishwashing gloves (latex-free, non-surgical)
One pair work gloves, cotton with leather palm or all leather
24-28 heavy duty or contractor type 30-45 gallon trash bags on a roll and removed from carton
One 6-9 oz. bottle of non-aerosol insect repellent
Buckets article
Posted on 8/27/20 at 3:32 pm to BillyGibbons
Apply to work for the Cajun navy
Posted on 8/27/20 at 3:43 pm to BillyGibbons
Toilet paper, paper towels, bandaids, medicine(aspirin ibuprofen) soap, shampoo
Posted on 8/27/20 at 4:00 pm to BillyGibbons
Your suggestions plus storage totes and muck buckets were awesome after the flood.
Also we used a ton of gloves (latex, dish, and work), contractor and garbage bags, as well as shovels, rakes, and brooms)
Also socks, underwear, t-shirts, basketball shorts, feminine products, diapers and wipes were given to our church and most helpful (being in totes helped them being stored and delivered). Keeping things clean is a big issue when everything has been flooded with muddy water.
Also we used a ton of gloves (latex, dish, and work), contractor and garbage bags, as well as shovels, rakes, and brooms)
Also socks, underwear, t-shirts, basketball shorts, feminine products, diapers and wipes were given to our church and most helpful (being in totes helped them being stored and delivered). Keeping things clean is a big issue when everything has been flooded with muddy water.
Posted on 8/28/20 at 1:06 pm to BillyGibbons
Does anyone know where they have donations to take the LC area from Houston?
My parents house in big lake is fricked but they left this morning before I could give them the supplies I bought to donate.
If I can’t find anyone here, I’ll just drive it down myself tomorrow. Also, where are the donation sites in lc?
My parents house in big lake is fricked but they left this morning before I could give them the supplies I bought to donate.
If I can’t find anyone here, I’ll just drive it down myself tomorrow. Also, where are the donation sites in lc?
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