Needs Assessment - Dougherty County, GA

Good Afternoon! Pray Warriors,

Some of you may not know that I gone but now you do.  I arrived in Albany, GA about an hour ago.  I am a part of a World Renew Needs Assessment team of 17 people.  The team represents 5 different states and Canada.  We are here to assist the Long Term Recovery Group (LTRG) collect data regarding the needs of the families within Dougherty County from two storms in January.

The first storm came on January 2, 2017 which consisted of both straight line winds and rain.  Many trees fell and homes were damaged both from the winds and fallen trees.  Some residents were without power for 2 weeks.

As they were recovering from the January 2nd storm an F-3 tornado came through the community on January 22nd.  The tornado damaged and destroyed many more homes.  The community was devastated again.  The faith community pulled together through both storms and provided over 100,000 volunteer hours during the storms to help with some of the needs.

At the request of the LTRG, World Renew was called in to help them gather data to see where are their families now.  What is still needed.  Will they have the resources to finish the work or will they need assistance.  This information will give the LTRG what they need to seek more assistance to help families.

We will be in Dougherty County until the 6th of May.

Please pray for the community.  They have been through so much.  We pray that they will not be discouraged.  We pray that they will come to the walk-in centers and/or open their doors as we come to their neighborhood.

May they understand that we are here to help.  Help us to listen.  Let us be the hands and feet of Jesus.

Thank you for your prayers!