Impacted by flood? Need some cleanup help?

[Rathji]

I just got back from Sunnyside.

We just walked down the street until we found someone who needed help, got them all cleaned out and then moved onto the next home. I imagine with all the pumping that was still going on when I left, there will be many chances like this over the next few days.

Stopped and chatted with Bigtime for a bit as well and he pointed out there were some rather attractive models there helping out, so you single guys should probably spend some extra time there.

Really glad I got a chance to help out. Mrs Rathji was thinking I was a bit grumpy being stuck at home with so much to do. My old body is feeling the pain right now, that's for sure.

[octothorp]

So, I'm going to put out a call for help. I've got a bunch of drywall to remove, and with a recently dislocated knee I'm not going at 100%. I had some great help from friends (and a few helpful strangers) today clearing out the basement, but most aren't available tomorrow. Ideally I'd like to spend tomorrow afternoon getting the drywall removed. Send me a PM if you can help. I'm in Sunnyside.

edit: got a couple offers, so until further notice I think I'm in good shape for help tomorrow!

[frinkprof]

Alright, so here's the Beltline plan.

We just had a meeting this evening with volunteers in our community eager to help.

We are chomping at the bit to get cleaning up in our community. However, the frustrating part is that the areas in our community that need cleaning up and repairs are in the still-in-effect evacuation zone with the power out.

Rather than sit around and wait (no one wanted to do that) we figured we would start by helping out other nearby flood-affected areas in the meantime, starting tomorrow.

We will be descending on Sunnyside tomorrow to help out the people there. We'll be meeting at 10AM at 5th Street and 7th Avenue NW.

Hopefully we can build some momentum so that when it comes time to clean up Beltline, we can hit it hard with lots of volunteer enthusiasm.

So basically, I and others are recruiting volunteers hard right now. I personally won't be at the 10 AM meet tomorrow, since I am back at work. I'm going to do evenings and into the weekend. The main contact tomorrow morning will be Owen Craig. We're also trying to round up some Beltline t-shirts for the group. If you want to help out with us (don't have to be from Beltline, just have to like helping people), please check out the Twitter and Facebook contacts below.

Eager to help you guys out in Sunnyside. See you tomorrow.

On Twitter, follow:

beltline_plan
beltline_pres
#beltline

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/owen.craig.946?fref=ts

You can also PM me or ask any questions you have in this thread.

[SebC]

Originally Posted by Aeneas

Must have been a serious emergency in Calgary, getting both Finkprof and SebC out to a parasite community!

I felt so unclean I had to help out in Sunnyside today to purify myself.

By the way, anyone who's seen the mosquitos in Discovery Ridge knows that the term "parasite community" is wholy appropriate.

[EVERLAST]

I am heading into Bowness tomorrow to do some FREE furnace Inspections anyone interested please feel free to PM me.

My first stop is on Bow Cres so if you are close by I can head right over.

[browna]

Originally Posted by home_sweet_dome

Posting for a friend who is looking for help at 224 40th Ave SW. The whole street is a mess so could be lots of work with the neighbors on the street as well.

PM me if you want more details.

Been helping out at my buddy's down the street the better part of the last two days, back for another tomorrow.

It's a war zone down there....as you'd expect bordering the river.

If you can, park across Elbow and walk across....with all the bins getting dropped off and picked up, and trailer and large vehicles in and out, parking and room is at a premium.

[worth]

If you go to help and drive down there, bring a change of clothes...I had to drive home in my underwear.

Also, a pry bar or breaker bar and hammer is a very handy piece of equipment for opening doors and cabinets because the water has swelled the wood so much.

And it was mentioned before...Bug spray.

[edmontonice]

I'm free tomorrow, whoever needs some unskilled labour!

[Bigtime]

Originally Posted by Rathji

Headed to 4A st right now with some guys from my church. Don't know for sure who we are going to help, but I will look for a paddle and at least stop in and say hi.

Originally Posted by SebC

I felt so unclean I had to help out in Sunnyside today to purify myself.

By the way, anyone who's seen the mosquitos in Discovery Ridge knows that the term "parasite community" is wholy appropriate.

It was great having you two in the community today!

Tomorrow I'm going to tackle the little bit of carpet, drywall, studs, and a bunch of wooden storage racks the original owners built in the basement.

I should be at the house by 10am at the latest, going to grab some supplies from work first. Come on down and smash stuff with me!

Just like today I'll be the white and green house on 4A street with a canoe paddle in the front.

[Joborule]

I'll drop by Sunnyside tomorrow morning then.

[surferguy]

Update:

I received a very touching phone call from one of the people we helped yesterday. It was a genuine thank you being expressed to furnaceface, sebC, aeneas and I for the clean up we helped with on Sunday. I missed the actual call but he left me a message that was large on gratitude. It made my day knowing we had made a positive impact for somebody who had been bit by this event.

Aeneas if you find yourself back down that hill tell them I say hi and that I appreciated the message.

Tomorrow: Bigtime I should be available to lend you a hand tomorrow. Need to make calls in morning to be sure. Maybe Facebook me your number and I can try and connect with you tomorrow for the smashaning.

[calgarywinning]

Originally Posted by Bigtime

It was great having you two in the community today!

Tomorrow I'm going to tackle the little bit of carpet, drywall, studs, and a bunch of wooden storage racks the original owners built in the basement.

I should be at the house by 10am at the latest, going to grab some supplies from work first. Come on down and smash stuff with me!

Just like today I'll be the white and green house on 4A street with a canoe paddle in the front.

Are you on 4A in Elboya near Stanley Park? We just bought in this area and we are at the top of the hill on 46th.

Regards

[Yasa]

I just got into town last night. If any of you need a hand, PM me. I'm free all week. Throwing out garbage, bringing food/coffee. Whatever you need.

[Cheerio]

I'm available to help for a while tomorrow morning/early afternoon so please PM me if you need help with anything tomorrow! I don't have any special tools or experience but I want to get my hands dirty and am willing to help with anything

[bcsoda]

Does anyone know the best way to destroy flood soaked confidential documents? The Crisis Nursery in Bridgeland has stacks upon stacks that they need to get rid of.

[KTrain]

Not sure if this should go here or the main flood thread.

McKenzie Towne wasn't directly affected by the floods but our community association has cancelled the activities in our centre gym to coordinate a donation drop-off. We are also looking for volunteers to help sort the donations.

It might be a good option for people who can't travel to the other side of the city but still want to help/satiate their survivors guilt.

WE NEED VOLUNTEERS TO HELP MAN OUR DONATION STATIONS AND ORGANIZE THE SUPPLIES PUBLIC ARE DROPPING OFF. WE WILL NEED YOUR:
NAME
PHONE NUMBER
EMAIL ADDRESS
AVAILABILITY FOR ANY OF THESE THREE TIME SLOTS: 1 (9AM-1PM); 2 (1PM-5PM); 3 (5PM-9PM).
PLEASE EMAIL CSR@MTCOUNCIL.COM OR CALL 403-781-6612 EXT. 0.

Visit the site for more details:
http://mckenzietowne-connect.com/flo...-opportunities

Here are some of the items we're collecting.

CALGARY HUMANE SOCIETY
Canned cat and dog food
Dog toys – hard rubber, nothing chewable, rubber balls
Stuffed toys – durable, good condition
Dog treats: quality biscuit treats (Natural Balance, Wet Noses, Blue Buffalo, Wellness, etc.) and quality soft treats (Zukes, Mighty Wolf, Benny Bullies, jerky treats, etc.)
Cat toys (washable balls, stuffed toys, mice)
Cat Temptation treats
New towels or in good condition, not frayed
Blankets in clean good condition
Paper towel
Dryer sheets
Dish soap
Gift cards – grocery, pet stores
Kongs
Dog/cat kennels in good condition


CALGARY INTER-FAITH FOOD BANK
Soups (small cans, pull tabs)
Bottled water
Lunch box size juice boxes
Meal replacement beverages
Fresh milk
Dry cereal
Salads
Teas & instant coffee
Easy to prepare and store meals

FLOOD CLEANUP SUPPLIES
Face Masks
Gloves (Rubber/blue/work)
Cleaning Supplies
Safety goggles
Flashlights
Steel toed boots
Batteries (All sizes)
Bug Spray

[cDnStealth]

Originally Posted by KTrain

Not sure if this should go here or the main flood thread.

McKenzie Towne wasn't directly affected by the floods but our community association has cancelled the activities in our centre gym to coordinate a donation drop-off. We are also looking for volunteers to help sort the donations.

It might be a good option for people who can't travel to the other side of the city but still want to help/satiate their survivors guilt.



Visit the site for more details:
http://mckenzietowne-connect.com/flo...-opportunities

Here are some of the items we're collecting.

CALGARY HUMANE SOCIETY
Canned cat and dog food
Dog toys – hard rubber, nothing chewable, rubber balls
Stuffed toys – durable, good condition
Dog treats: quality biscuit treats (Natural Balance, Wet Noses, Blue Buffalo, Wellness, etc.) and quality soft treats (Zukes, Mighty Wolf, Benny Bullies, jerky treats, etc.)
Cat toys (washable balls, stuffed toys, mice)
Cat Temptation treats
New towels or in good condition, not frayed
Blankets in clean good condition
Paper towel
Dryer sheets
Dish soap
Gift cards – grocery, pet stores
Kongs
Dog/cat kennels in good condition


CALGARY INTER-FAITH FOOD BANK
Soups (small cans, pull tabs)
Bottled water
Lunch box size juice boxes
Meal replacement beverages
Fresh milk
Dry cereal
Salads
Teas & instant coffee
Easy to prepare and store meals

FLOOD CLEANUP SUPPLIES
Face Masks
Gloves (Rubber/blue/work)
Cleaning Supplies
Safety goggles
Flashlights
Steel toed boots
Batteries (All sizes)
Bug Spray

If I were to show up at say 4:00 PM today would they still need volunteers for sorting?

Edit. I see they have time slots.

[burn_this_city]

Originally Posted by bcsoda

Does anyone know the best way to destroy flood soaked confidential documents? The Crisis Nursery in Bridgeland has stacks upon stacks that they need to get rid of.

Call Enviroshred, I bet they would send a truck to pick it all up.

[KTrain]

Originally Posted by cDnStealth

If I were to show up at say 4:00 PM today would they still need volunteers for sorting?

Edit. I see they have time slots.

Yeah, just give them a call or shoot them an email to let them know if you're coming and for what time.

[Aeneas]

Originally Posted by surferguy

Update:

I received a very touching phone call from one of the people we helped yesterday. It was a genuine thank you being expressed to furnaceface, sebC, aeneas and I for the clean up we helped with on Sunday. I missed the actual call but he left me a message that was large on gratitude. It made my day knowing we had made a positive impact for somebody who had been bit by this event.

Aeneas if you find yourself back down that hill tell them I say hi and that I appreciated the message.

Tomorrow: Bigtime I should be available to lend you a hand tomorrow. Need to make calls in morning to be sure. Maybe Facebook me your number and I can try and connect with you tomorrow for the smashaning.

Will do. I was at thier house for 4 hours yesterday. Emptied the furniture from the basement. Guess how heavy that gigantic, sodden Persian carpet was?

Removed all the debris from another house across the street.

Springbank AAA hockey team players were there yesterday morning, 4-5 of them; they were a big help.