The Rotary Club of Conroe, in partnership with Disaster Aid USA, is mobilizing volunteers and resources to assist Florida communities impacted by Hurricane Helene. Members are actively helping with clean-up operations to address severe flooding and damage in the region.
The Rotary Club of Conroe, in partnership with Disaster Aid USA, is currently providing assistance to the clean-up efforts in Florida and the southeastern states that were severely affected by Hurricane Helene. Rotary volunteers have mobilized to aid in the restoration of homes and businesses that have been impacted by severe flooding and roof leaks as a result of the storm's destructive direction along the East Coast.
Ed Hallock, a member of the Rotary Club of Seminole Lake in Florida, characterized the aftermath of Helene as unprecedented. "This is the most severe storm I have ever witnessed in my 35 years of living here," he stated. It was observed by Hallock that certain Rotary members sustained substantial losses.
Sandra Lilo, an additional Seminole Lake member, conveyed her gratitude for her residence's preservation. "Approximately 78 of the 80 residences on my street were watered," she recollected. "A few of my neighbors drained four feet of water." In the majority of households, there is a layer of sediment that extends from two to three feet.
Rotary clubs in the southeastern United States promptly responded by providing funds, supplies, and volunteer labor, despite the fact that not all members were directly affected. In order to prevent mold and additional damage, numerous individuals are actively involved in the removal of damp drywall and flooring. "It is imperative that you remove the wet material as soon as possible to prevent the growth of mold," Hallock underscored, emphasizing the necessity of the cleanup process.
