Originally Posted By: hgordon This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
Hello all,
As I sit here and look at the pictures of the devastation that has already happened, as well as the estimates for over 15 BILLION in damages, I can't help thinking how lucky we each are that we are not on that side.
With this in mind, I would like to propose that we set up a Disaster Fund (possibly under the NACHI Foundation umbrella) to assits those who will certainly need help. Can that happen Gary?
Lets pony up all! Time to do what needs to be done!
If you would like to help others during this time (possibly other NACHI members) please indicate so here by saying "COUNT ME IN!" and then include your email address.
I would like to be the first to say "COUNT ME IN!" personally!
Also, on behalf of the Florida NACHI Chapter, please count on us as well!
If you want more information as to the post-storm conditions, you might want to go to: http://www.nbc-2.com/
This is a live feed of the local Lee/Collier/Charlotte Counties ABC & CBS affiliates working together to get the news out. Lots of ppl calling in telling of their local situations. Just heard that Rotunda might have been hit hard also.
Amazingly enough, eastern Palm Beach County had nothing this afternoon... not a drop of rain; only gusts up to ~35mph. Even went to the beach! Waves were only about 6'.
Let us know what we can do to help, my wife & I will do what we can!
Originally Posted By: dkeough This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
Hi Gary
I have contacted all members in Broward County and Mike Zwerin is contacting the Palm Beach members for any donations , food, water, toiletries, tarps and/or money. I am going to drive over to the west coast tomorrow late morning early afternoon and drop these donations off to a west coast member to distribute as needed. If anyone is in the South Florida area is willing to donate any goods please contact David(me) at 954-520-3225 or Mike at 561-375-6750. I am willing to drive to where you are to pick up any donations. I would like to get the goods to them as soon as possible. Thanks to all the members that have agreed to help already.
Originally Posted By: mrose This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
Greetings,
Gary, kindly direct my PayPal donation to the Florida hurricane disaster relief fund.
Harvey many thanks for caring about others in severe need. You're a good man and I am gratified to have you as such an active NACHI member. Keep up the good work.
Best regards to all,
-- Mike Rose
Cornerstone Home Inspection Co. LLC
Lawrenceville, GA
Originally Posted By: dkeough This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
Hi Guys
I am meeting a couple more members this morning to collect donations.
Myself, Eric Atkinson and Eddie Keaton are going to drive over at approx. 10 AM and drop off the goods. If anyone is still interested in giving, we will be in the Broward area until that time. Otherwise, thank you to all that have helped in this endeavour.
Thanks Again
David Keough
Prouder than ever member of NACHI
Originally Posted By: Blaine Wiley This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
Hello from Hurricane Central.
The local red cross here is asking for MONEY. They and the other groups in the area aren't looking for the usual blankets, water, etc. I've only heard of one shelter asking for cots.
The number for information about donations is 1-800-HELP-NOW.
It's pretty nasty over here, we got our power back yesterday, telephone service never went out, cell phones are scratchy, DSL is in and out, the TV Stations from Fort Myers are off the air, the local paper can't publish, and the downtown areas of Port Charlotte and Punta Gorda are heavily damaged. Arcadia looks like a total loss, some of those buildings were from the 1920's and 30's.
I've never heard wind like that, and hope I don't again!
Still hard to believe people stay in mobile homes when these things are coming through!!
Now for cleanup 
Originally Posted By: gbeaumont This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
Hi Blaine,
it's good to hear from you, I'm glad that you and yours came through somewhat unscathed. I hope that all our fellow home inspectors in the area fared as well.
Originally Posted By: gjohnson This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
Anyone that wants to help out… Send any thing you can via papyal to:
donations@nachifoundation.org we will then be making a large sum donation to the redcross for the Hurricane relief. As it stands now we are around $650.00 in donations for the Hurricane. Like I said if you can only send 5.00 go ahead and do it...
Bill Smith: I got your donation this morning, thanks again....
-- Gary (Snicker's) Johnson - Free NACHOS
The NACHI Foundation
Executive Director
Originally Posted By: dfrend This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
I spoke to Gary this morning and donations for the fund are over $800 so far. On behalf of the Foundation, I would like to urge each and every one of you to help us get as many donations as possible. Tell your friends and family the paypal address and the mailing address. All donations are fully tax deductible. Even if only $5, every bit helps. There is a lot of recovery needed, and while your few dollars may seem trivial to you, it can make a world of difference.
Just to put it in perspective for some:
A few years back a tornado destroyed many homes in the College Park, MD area. While searching over 75 homes in 12 hours for injured/trapped we came upon a family who had lost everything. There house was flattened and many of their belongings were gone. Their son of about 3 was devasteded he had lost his teddy bear. One member happened to have a teddy bear they were going to give their kid in the vehicle. They got it out and gave it to them. We later learned from the family that this little under $10 token was what allowed the kid to sleep at night.
Please help the Foundation raise funds to help as many as possible in the devastated areas. We also urge you to help organizations accepting food/clothing/toys. Let's show those affected we care.