HURRICANE FLORENCE RELIEF CURRENT SITUATION: Hurricane Florence, currently a Cat 4 storm, is predicted to come ashore with devastating winds, drop a massive amount of rain, and generate a life-threatening storm surge. Portions of Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina are under mandatory evacuation orders. We are hopeful that the storm will weaken and the damage will turn out to be less than anticipated, but in these times we must hope for the best and plan for the worst. AHAH's U.S. Disaster Assessment & Response Team (D.A.R.T.) is staging equipment, vehicles, and staff in Jacksonville, FL to deploy into the disaster zone as soon as it is safe to do so. We are posting information about the storm, our plans, ways to donate, & volunteer opportunities on www.allhandsandhearts.org and social media. Although we do not know exactly where we will be working, based on 13+ years of experience we do know we will be called on to help in the following ways: Mucking and Gutting Flooding requires the removal of mud, muck, silt, and other materials from a home as a result of water inundation. Gutting then follows to remove drywall, insulation, flooring and other damaged interior materials.
Mold Sanitation Hot, humid conditions allows mold to grow on internal surfaces and it’s critical, to avoid long-term health issues, to sanitize homes using chemicals and equipment like:as moisture meters, dehumidifiers, fans, and air scrubbers to eradicate abnormal mold and mildew growth.