It has been over a year since the Mountain Fire, but many survivors are still in a very long recovery process.
If you have some time to help them, you will really be making a difference. Some needs may be virtual, others will be on site, on the ground.
Some immediate needs* are:
- Hillside stabilisation and flow control (sandbagging)
- Dead vegetation removal on hillside site
*Needs will be updated as needed
Current Opportunities
Do you like outdoor work, and learning about the above? We have survivors who do not have insurance coverage who want to rebuild their homes and their lives. But they need help in making their properties safe. If you are interested in helping in this way, we will match you with un/under-insured survivors.
1) Assist Mountain Fire Survivors in addressing safety, erosion control, and stabilisation on their properties, to allow them to rebuild
Do you have expertise in drainage, and hillside stabilisation? Scheduling, and needed materials and equipment will be dependent on the specific situation, but if you have gloves, closed toe shoes, work clothes, various gardening equipment these will all help. And if you have heavy equipment and a trained operator, you will be a special hero!
3) Assist Mountain Fire Survivors in preparing their properties for a rebuild
Do you want to tackle some stubborn bushes and low growth? Power tools will be required for this job and safety training in their use. We will match you with survivors needing to do remediation on their property before a rebuild can commence. Details will be specific to the individual family and site, so you can work with them to arrange mutually beneficial schedules, and other details.
