Volunteers are needed to assist Metro Atlanta
communities affected by this past weekend’s
severe storms and tornadoes with cleanup
efforts. Homes, schools and other structures in
these communities were severely damaged and are
in need of repair. Additionally, debris is
needed to be cleaned from streets, yards and
other public spaces.
Volunteers will work in teams to break down and
bag debris. Volunteers skilled in basic
carpentry are needed to board broken windows and
to lay and secure tarps on roofs.
There
are hazards, known and unknown, associated with
this effort that include, but are not limited to
falling objects, broken glass and other sharp
debris, and broken, electrified power lines. Due
to the potential hazards involved with this
effort, all interested volunteers must
understand and abide by the instructions that
follow.
1.
As a volunteer, you agree to serve at your own
risk and to release Hands On Atlanta and our
partnering agencies and communities from
liability for personal injury and property
damage or loss
2.
In order to volunteer, all volunteers
will need to report to the Hands On Atlanta
Volunteer Disaster Reception Center located at
600 Means St., Atlanta, GA 30318
to receive a volunteer assignment, as well as safety training.
(See below for directions)
NOTE: Walk-up volunteers may not be accepted at
project sites
3.
Only adult (18 years and older) volunteers may
participate in the cleanup efforts
4.
Volunteers must present valid photo
identification
5.
All volunteers must wear:
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long pants and sleeves
-
closed toe, thick-soled shoes, preferably
work boots
-
a name tag identifying you as a Hands On
Atlanta volunteer
6.
Volunteers must be willing to carpool with other
volunteers to sites with limited parking
If
you have them, please bring work gloves, safety
goggles and one of the following tools:
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hand saw,
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pruner,
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lopper,
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hedge shears,
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or cordless
drill
Additionally, if you are willing to donate
items, please bring one or more of the
following:
-
Plastic tarps to
cover damaged roofs
-
1/2" thick
plywood sheets (4'x8')
-
Box of 2 1/2"
long wood screws
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Pack of paper
yard-refuse bags
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Box of
contractor bags
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Flashlights and
battery-powered lanterns (w/batteries)
-
Roofing nails w/
plastic guards
The Hands
On Atlanta Volunteer Disaster Reception Center
will be open Tuesday, March 25th –
Saturday, March 29th from 9 am – 12
noon. Volunteers are welcome to come at any
time during those hours.
If you have any questions, please email
TakeAction@HandsOnAtlanta.org or call
404-979-2800 or 404-979-2882 between the hours
of 8am - 5pm.
Free Tetanus Shots for
Hands On Atlanta Tornado Recovery Volunteers
In partnership with the Fulton County Health
Department, Hands On Atlanta will be offering
free tetanus shots for all volunteers who are
assisting with the Tornado Disaster Recovery
efforts. Although this service is completely
optional, volunteers are strongly encouraged to
receive a tetanus shot at one of the area Fulton
County Health Medical Centers.
Volunteers who would like to receive a free tetanus shot will need to download a waiver and take it to one of the Fulton County Health Medical Centers. Click here for a complete listing of medical centers.
Directions to the Hands On Atlanta Volunteer
Disaster Reception Center
Read about Hands On Atlanta's
Tornado Recovery work here
