Tag: Early Response Team

#201—The Journey Continues

Andy Adkins

A “Chance” Meeting? Last week, a group of us Rebuild volunteers completed rebuilding a porch in Gainesville. We had rebuilt the front porch a couple of weeks earlier but couldn’t finish the one in the back because the lumber store… Read more#201—The Journey Continues

#181—Why Do I Keep Doing This?

Andy Adkins

I’m part of a group of volunteers, commonly known as “ERT.” UMCOR (United Methodist Committee on Relief) Early Response Teams are often called out soon after a disaster. In Florida, that’s usually a hurricane, flooding, or tornadoes—sometimes they’re all associated… Read more#181—Why Do I Keep Doing This?

#178 – Midrats

Andy Adkins

This week’s blog post is a repeat from several years ago… one of my all-time favorites. I’m out with an ERT (Early Response Team) this week, continuing to help with hurricane cleanup. There’s so much work left to do, but… Read more#178 – Midrats

#177—A Force to be Reckoned With

Andy Adkins

Wednesday, October 2. 0230. The blue digits on my 1980s-style bedside alarm clock tell me it’s too early. Go back to sleep. Let’s see. We visited and assessed the area on Monday. We know we’ve got at least three houses… Read more#177—A Force to be Reckoned With