County-wide storm relief information for May 19-May 26
WHERE PEOPLE CAN GET HELP:
SHOAL CREEK AREA:
· Shoal Creek Community Center– 9266 Shoal Creek Road
- Greensport Baptist Church– 9260 Shoal Creek Road
RAGLAND:
· Hardins Chapel– 7704 Hwy 144 (472-3116)
o Distributing food, various supplies, furniture, etc.
· Refuge Baptist Church– 180 Refuge Road
o Clothing items that can be picked up by storm victims
ASHVILLE:
· Covered Bridge Timber Company(old Liberty Jean building) – 33059 US Hwy 231
o Distribution center: open Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Saturday 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM, Sunday 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
o America’s Thrift Store has set up donation drop-box for clothing outside of the building
· Wolf Pack Fitness– 32769 US Hwy 231 – located next to Alfa Insurance, south of Covered Bridge Timber Company/Liberty Building
o Open 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
o Distributing used items: clothing, toys, etc.
MOODY:
· Park Avenue Baptist Church– 605 Park Avenue (640-5279)
o Distribution site has moved to old Alabama Auto Auction building (2514 Moody Parkway)
o Starting Monday (May 23), they will be open on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, & Fridays (4:00 PM – 6:30 PM), & Saturdays (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
o Individuals should continue to call the church for information
PELL CITY:
· Harvest Center Church– 3207 8th Avenue N (338-2853)
o Donations by appointment only – NO CLOTHING
o Distribution center for non-perishable items & clothing
· Good Shepard Mission– 2004 Cogswell Avenue (884-5600)
o Distributing clothing
· Elijah’s Barrel– 2006 Cogswell Avenue (338-0088 )
o Distributing clothing
· Christian Love Pantry– 205 Edwin Holladay Place (338-2358)
o Distributing food
o Open Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – noon
· Victory Christian(church reception office)
o Distributing various basic need items (toilet paper, diapers, etc.)
o Open 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM
STEELE:
· Steele United Methodist Church– 3375 Pope Avenue (256-538-2409)
o Distributing various items – boxes of baby food & baby cereal, boxes of canned soups, clothing, water, etc.
SPRINGVILLE:
· Springville First United Methodist Church– 6471 Hwy 11 (467-7866)
o Have water, non-perishable foods, & baby supplies
FEMA:
· To apply for FEMA Individual Assistance, individuals can go to FEMA’s Disaster Recovery Centers to speak to a FEMA representative in person to get information concerning disaster assistance:
o Greensport Baptist Church (9260 Shoal Creek Road)
o Moody City Hall (670 Park Avenue)
o DRC’s are open from 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM, 7 days a week
- Call 1-800-621-3362 (toll-free)
- Go online to www.fema.gov or www.disasterassistance.gov
COUNSELING:
For counseling & to talk with someone about the storm night & events following the storms: Please call the St. Clair County EMA at 205-884-6800, or after hours call Central Dispatch at 205-594-3333. Your contact information will then be passed on to a pastor, who will then get in touch with them.
D-SNAP (FOOD STAMPS):
New Hope Baptist Church– May 18 – 21, 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM (75 Cogswell Avenue, Pell City) – St. Clair County residents can apply for D-SNAP assistance
· Distribution dates will be organized by last name:
o Wednesday (May 18): last name A – J
o Thursday (May 19): last name K – R
o Friday (May 20): last name S – Z
o Saturday (May 21): make up day
· Call the Food Stamp Department for more information: 338-1200
DONATIONS:
· St. Clair County Baptist Disaster Relief Team(594-5173)
o Has established a “Rebuild Shoal Creek Fund” – there is a pastor in charge of this planning committee, 100% of all funds will be used in designated area (no administrative fees)
o Cash/check donations can be sent to St. Clair County Baptist Association (P.O. Box 160, Ashville, AL 35953)
§ Make checks out to St. Clair County Baptist Disaster Relief
§ Make sure to earmark donations for disaster relief or church feeding
– Other Donations –
· Good Shepard Mission– 2004 Cogswell Avenue, Pell City (884-5600)
o Accepting clean clothing & furniture
· Covered Bridge Timber Company(old Liberty Jean building) – 33059 US Hwy 231
o Open Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Saturday 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM, Sunday 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
o America’s Thrift Store has set up donation drop-box for clothing outside of the building
· Elijah’s Barrel– 2006 Cogswell Avenue, Pell City (338-0088)
o Accepting clothing
· Harvest Center Church– 3207 8th Avenue, Pell City (338-2853)
o Accepting donations, drop off at white parish house
· Refuge Baptist Church– 180 Refuge Road
o Household items & clothing – blankets, sheets, etc.
· Park Avenue Baptist Church– 605 Park Avenue, Moody (640-5279)
o Donation site has moved to old Alabama Auto Auction building (2514 Moody Parkway)
o Starting Monday (May 23), they will be open on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, & Fridays (4:00 PM – 6:30 PM), & Saturdays (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
o Individuals should continue to call the church for information
· Wrights Stuff Thrift Store– Hwy 78, Leeds
o Collection site for clothing
· Steele United Methodist Church– 3375 Pope Avenue (256-538-2409)
o Accepting household items
o If someone wants to donate furniture, call them to see if they know of someone who needs it
· Wolf Pack Fitness– 32769 US Hwy 231 – located next to Alfa Insurance, south of Covered Bridge Timber Company/Liberty Building
o Open 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
PELL CITY ANIMAL SHELTER:
1071 Airport Road, Pell City (814-1567)
· Open Tuesday– Friday (10:00 AM – 5:00 PM) & Saturday (10:00AM – 3:00 PM)
· Donations needed: food for livestock (cattle feed, pig feed, chicken feed, horse feed, goat feed) – call 205-365-3926
o Other donations can be taken to the shelter: crates/carriers for dogs & cats, bleach & cleaning products, old blankets & towels, DRY cat & dog food, cat litter
· Donations can be mailed to 1071 Airport Road, Pell City, AL 35128
· Donate online – http://members.petfinder.com/~AL61/Support.html
· Can always use volunteers, especially early in the morning to help clean before they open (7:00 AM – 10:00 AM)
o Volunteers can call 814-1567 (Animal Shelter only answers phone during operating hours) or come in to sign up to volunteer
DEBRIS CLEAN-UP ASSISTANCE & VOLUNTEERS (FOR UNINCORPORATED AREAS):
St. Clair County Department of Transportation: 594-2484
· Call if you need assistance with moving debris on private property
· Call if you want to volunteer to help move debris
· The phone will be manned from 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, 7 days a week
o Answering machine will collect info if someone calls after hours
· Can also go to the St. Clair County Department of Transportation office (31588 Hwy 231, Ashville) to request assistance or to sign up to volunteer.
INDIVIDUAL RECOVERY ASSISTANCE OPERATIONS:
(Remove Debris, Rebuild, & Recover =RESTORE)
- To VOLUNTEER to assist with private property storm debris removal or to request VOLUNTEER assistance with private property storm debris removal, call the St. Clair County Department of Transportation at 205-594-2484.
- To VOLUNTEER to participate in the Rebuild Initiative (June 5th – 25th), call First Baptist Church of Pell City at 205-338-9444 or fax your information to205-338-0194.
- To VOLUNTEER or offer special assistance for those affected or to request special assistance for unmet needs, call the St. Clair County Emergency Management Agency at 205-884-6800.
AMERICAN RED CROSS VSP VISION CARE:
For individuals who lost their eyeglasses during the recent storms, the American Red Cross has set up a program where those people can receive free eye exams or glasses, if prescribed. For more information, call VSP at 1-888-290-4964.
PRESCRIPTIONS:
· Northside Medical, Pell City (814-9284)
o Dr. Clayton
· St. Clair County Health Department (338-3357)
o If anyone needs vouchers for prescription, call & ask for case manager
DIABETES SUPPLIES:
American Diabetes Association in Birmingham has a limited supply of insulin & syringes
· For more information, call 870-5172
IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS & WEBSITES:
Disaster Unemployment Assistance: 1-800-234-5382 or www.dir.alabama.gov
IRS Emergency Relief: www.irs.gov
Volunteer Opportunity Hotline & Website:
· Alabama residents: 2-1-1
· Outside of Alabama: 888-421-1266
Disaster Unemployment Assistance:1-800-234-5382 or www.dir.alabama.gov
Crop & Livestock Assistance:Farm Service Agency – www.fsa.usda.gov
Alabama Department of Agriculture:1-334-240-7278
IRS Emergency Relief:www.irs.gov
Alabama Department of Insurance:1-800-433-3966 or www.aldoi.gov
U.S. Small Business Administration:www.sba.gov