Nashville Flooding...Continued

These pictures show what the River Plantation neighborhood looked like yesterday. These were taken on just one road in one neighborhood. It looks like this all over town. I've posted some information below for anyone that is interested in going over to help clean up, clean out and rebuild. I'll post more information as it becomes available. If you know of more agencies and contact points feel free to email me or post them in the comments section here below the post.


Lipscomb, Service International partner to recruit daily teams of flood clean-up volunteers

Leaders from Service International (SI), a non-profit disaster relief organization headquartered in Chesterfield, Mo., are partnering with Lipscomb University and several Nashville churches to provide clean-up efforts for residents whose homes have been damaged by the flood.

SI was founded in 1993 and has since provided disaster clean-up services around the world including during the 2005 Katrina clean up. Lipscomb will provide housing for what is expected to be more than 80 out-of-state SI-trained and experienced volunteer leaders.

No special training or professional skills are required to volunteer for clean-up through SI. At present, Lipscomb expects to host SI through June 5 offering additional volunteer opportunities to the community.

How to Volunteer

• At 8 a.m., come to Western Hills Church of Christ in Bellevue, 7565 Charlotte Pike, Nashville, TN 37209, or to Bellevue Church of Christ, 7401 Highway 70 South, Nashville, TN 37221.
  
• Every volunteer must sign a release form. These forms will be available at Western Hills Church of Christ this weekend or you can go to www.serviceinternational.org.
• Ages 16 and older can volunteer; however, anyone between the ages of 16 and 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
  
• Wear sturdy shoes, long pants (no shorts). Expect to get dirty!
  
• T-shirts and work gloves will be provided.
  
• A simple sack lunch will be provided.
  
• Transportation to the clean-up site will be provided.
  
• Crew chiefs will be assigned to each work site to give clear directions.