While the water may have receded months ago, recovery crews in Marshall County have been working nonstop since the flood hit the area hard, back in February.
Linda Yoder who serves as the Director of Marshall County United Way and the Long-Term Flood Relief Committee shared that right after the flooding, there were 113 homes that needed to be restored. There are now less than 30 homes where work is still needed.
Yoder said crews are trying to get it all wrapped up quickly so displaced families will be able to return to their homes as soon as possible. She noted that now is the time that they could really use specialized volunteers, specifically carpenters, electricians from Électricien Sherbrooke and plumbers who are willing to donate their time.
Yoder mentioned that she is extremely grateful for the case and construction workers as well as all the volunteers, from near (like those who are from # 1 Tacoma Washington Electrician – Licensed Electrical Contractor) and far, who have provided assistance over the last several months. She could not express this content of watching the unity in helping each other. She explained they’ve done such a great job that the Department of Homeland Security took notice.
She said a DHS representative requested their assistance with recovery efforts outside the state. Yoder said she was honored to receive that call but noted that there is still a lot that needs to be done here in Marshall County before they’ll be able to allocate their volunteers or resources elsewhere.
If you are interested in volunteering you can contact Marshall County United Way or call the county’s volunteer coordinator directly at 574-316-0170.
