There but for the grace of God go I unscathed and all of us in the Two River community!
I live in Sea Bright and yes on a very blustery east or north east wind day or night, the full moon and the high tide Sea Bright's down town streets flood. Thankfully most houses as mine are raised and do not flood inside.
Remember the '93 storm? Our house was just inches from having water inside. We lost everything in the garage. As a result I can certainly feel the pain these flood victims are going through.
I watch night after night on television in horror how these people along the Mississippi River are losing everything in a flood that they never dreamed of woudl happen to them. As I watch I thank God for my house, my family and that I personally have not experienced the loss that they are having. As I am thanking God I am also asking myself how can I help these people, what can I do?
The only actions right now I can think of, is to put it on as many websites I own, blogs, face book etc. Write news articles in the local newspapers and try to rally our waterfront community to help. Below I have included links to places where we can donate or mail items. When I find other links I will keep positng them as I find the,
Remember Christmas is only 6 months from now and most of these people will not recover from this disaster by then.
I ask my fellow residents in the Two River community as well as any and ALL waterfront communities
Let's GET TOGETHER and PITCH IN our Help and let them know that the waterfront communites are there along side of them in any means or ways we can.
Thank you!
You can email me any ideas or thoughts you may have to help these people
United Way: Items can be dropped off at or mailed to the United Way of Lewis County, 450 Northwest Pacific Ave., Chehalis, WA, 98532. People should call (360) 748-8100 before dropping off items.
American Red Cross: The organization is asking for monetary donations only. To donate: 800-RED-CROSS or www.redcross.org. Donations meant specifically for the state's flood victims should be designated as such.
The Salvation Army: The greatest need is for monetary donations, gas cards and gift cards to home-improvement stores and chain stores. To donate: 800-SAL-ARMY or www.salvationarmynw.org
R.Placeof Refuge: The Kent organization is accepting everything except furniture. Kelly Carroll, executive director, is asking for everything from canned food to gift cards to Christmas gifts. Information: www.rplaceofrefuge.org or 206-255-1178.
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