PIERCE COUNTY
As of today, local, county, and state governments continue to respond to the flooding and are beginning the process of damage assessment. Clean-up has begun in jurisdictions where the water has receded enough to do so, but in many places displaced individuals and families have not been able to get back to their homes. Once folks are able to report their losses, various agencies will know better what the needs are and can begin meeting those needs.
 
At the moment there is not a lot of information available regarding what volunteers are needed to do. We are sure that many volunteers will be needed in the coming days and weeks. If you live in the Pierce County area and would like to assist in the long term recovery process, please consider being a part of the Associated Ministries' Care Team program (http://www.associatedministries.org/pages/disaster_response.htm). Contact me for more information.

THURSTON/LEWIS COUNTIES
Work includes cleaning with standard household cleaners, heavy lifting, clearing muddy surfaces, ripping out and disposing of flooring, dry wall and appliances.  Volunteers are responsible for wearing their own appropriate work clothes, including waterproof footwear, gloves and old clothing that can be disposed of, if need be.

Volunteers must be 16 years of age or older.  Those under 18 must bring a filled-out Parental Consent Form before being assigned to work.  Consent Forms are available on the Emergency Management website at www.thurston.wa.us/em.  Volunteers will also need to provide their own transportation.

Work crews start at 8:30 AM and meet at The Emergency Operation Center office is located at 9447 Highway 12, Rochester, WA (the same office as the Rochester Organization of Families [ROOF] Community Service organization.)

For more information or questions call Sara at the Volunteer Center at 360-741-2625.