ABMen is planning to send two teams to Hendersonville, NC Nov 10-16 & 17-23. There are needs for both mud out and chainsaw teams to cleanup the damage from Hurricane Helene.  
 
Please contact me as soon as possible if you are able to participate either week.  Please contact me no later than 
Thursday morning for  the week of November 10th.  
 
Below you will find information from the Hendersonville Site Administrator.  Please call me if you have additional 
questions.  

Attached is the information packet from the site administrator.  Please read carefully, and bring the requested information with you. 
 
Jack D. Cobb
American Baptist Men USA 
Disaster Relief Coordinator
[email protected]
(304) 206-8462
 
 
 
Email for FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH HENDERSONVILLE Teams 
 
BOM Disaster Response ~ NC HURRICANE HELENE Volunteers  
Dear Volunteer(s), 
 
Thank you so much for your willingness to volunteer to help those affected by Hurricane Helene in Western North Carolina. 
 
Because of the type of work we are doing, we are not able to use volunteers under 16 years of age. Those 16 & 17 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
 
You (your team) have been assigned to HENDERSON COUNTY / FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH HENDERSONVILLE ~  577 BUNCOMBE STREET Hendersonville, NC 28739
 
I have attached the information packet containing all you will need to get ready to serve the dates of __11/10-16/2024_____.  
 
Prior to arrival:
●      Make sure every member of your team has a PRINTED COPY of all their forms included in this packet for when they check in
 
When you arrive on site please follow these instructions:
1.    Check in with the site administration team before you do anything else
2.    After check-in, see the Recovery Blue Hat onsite for a team meeting and to receive your project assignment 
 
Please contact your site coordinator or site administrator if:
 
●     You have any questions about the scope of work you will be doing, lodging, work tools, equipment, or supplies you may need to bring, times of work, and other things specific to your site
●     You need to make any changes to your dates or numbers
●     You need to cancel your trip
 
Contact information is listed on the cover sheet of your attached packet.
 
ARRIVAL INFORMATION:
 
If you are staying on site for overnight or multiple days, please plan to arrive by 6:00 pm for supper but no later than 10:00 pm on your scheduled date of arrival. Arriving by 6:00 pm will allow you time to eat, get to know a few of the volunteers, and get settled in.  
 
 
SUPPLIES AND DONATIONS INFORMATION:
 
Please do not bring any supplies or donation items.
There has been an overwhelming amount of supplies and donated items pouring into the Western North Carolina areas from churches, individuals, and businesses. Our Recovery Sites do not have the space to handle donations.
 
 
FUEL INFORMATION:
 
Due to potential fuel shortages in Western North Carolina, please make sure your vehicles are fully fueled before you leave Central NC and bring as much fuel as you can in DOT safe fuel containers for your vehicles.
 
 
ROUTE INFORMATION:
 
Please verify your travel routes at drivenc.gov prior to leaving. This has the most up-to-date information from NCDOT.
 
 
OUT OF STATE VOLUNTEERS:
 
Out of State Volunteers: If you are from a state other than NC, you can bring your state's DR approved paperwork. If you do not have paperwork, then complete the NC paperwork in the packet and bring it with you. 
 
Thank you again for serving!!