01/10/2024
"CrisisCleanUp.org has activated its Home Cleanup Hotline to help survivors of Hurricane . They anticipate that most volunteer groups will work through October, 25th.
Survivors needing clean up assistance can reach Crisis CleanUp by calling 844-965-1386.
π You can also ask for help and lend a hand to your neighbors by posting to the Nextdoor Help Map -> https://nextdoor.com/discover?is=helpmap&map_type=help_map and select "Ask for help" or "Offer help," then describe how you are willing to help or what help you need.
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πΈ Take photos before you begin to clean up.
π Make a list of damaged or lost items & gather receipts.
β‘ Do not touch or cut power lines as they may be live
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Small tree removal
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Tarping
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Muck-out (removing mud, drywall, and debris from your home)
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Hauling debris to the curb
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π« Large tree removal, or removing trees leaning on homes
π« Fire cleanup
π« Activities requiring permits (plumbing, electrical, rebuilding, etc.)
π« Hauling debris to landfills
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No. Volunteers only work with non-professional volunteer groups that do not charge money. They exclude for-profit contractors and any groups we know have a bad reputation. Volunteer groups are unskilled and may be unable to complete all the work. We recommend supervising volunteers to ensure they do a good job. Please let us know if you know any group not doing a good job.
For more info, see - https://crisiscleanup.org/survivor
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π Wait until daylight to clean up
β‘οΈ Donβt touch or cut any downed lines
π Stay away from flooded areas
πͺ Be sure to take lots of breaks to avoid straining your body.
πͺ Be careful with chainsaws and other power tools.
π§ Stay hydrated and take breaks in the A/C βοΈ (if available).
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π«π«π« Never use a generator in an attached garage, even with an open garage door. π«π«π«
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Use portable generators outdoors in well-ventilated areas at least 20 feet from all doors, windows, and vent openings.
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Place generators so exhaust fumes cannot enter the home through windows, doors, or other openings in the building. The exhaust must be directed away from the building.
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Make sure you have battery-operated carbon monoxide (CO) or plug-in CO alarms with a battery backup.
π« Do not fuel your generator when running, as spilling gas on a hot engine can cause a fire. Also, connect appliances to the generator with heavy-duty extension cords.
π« Do not stand or sit downwind of the generator exhaust; if you can smell exhaust, you inhale it. Exhaust is toxic and deadly.
π« Do not back-feed the generator by plugging it into an outlet; this is dangerous and can seriously injure or kill line workers.
Lastly, If you buy or rent a portable generator, choose one listed by a qualified testing laboratory.
Kindly repost this message to your neighbors
Joseph and the Nextdoor team"
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