Residents with property damages from Ian can find volunteers to

September 30, 2022 – Flagler Volunteer Services, a private, non-profit 501C3 agency operating in Flagler County, is urging residents whose property was damaged by Tropical Storm Ian to call and register with Crisis Cleanup.

Crisis Cleanup is a coordination website recommended and utilized by Flagler Volunteer Services specifically designed to connect disaster survivors with volunteers who can help. 

“Most disaster relief and response organizations from around the country use Crisis Cleanup to step in at a very local level in the wake of a large-scale event,” said Executive Director of Flagler Volunteer Services Suzy Gamblain. “We will be working with both local and national groups.”

In the case of tropical storm Ian that help might take the form of hauling debris to the curb, removing mud or damaged drywall from a home, or tarping a roof. Not all damages are within scope, but for recovery activities that generally don’t require specialized skills, Crisis Cleanup can identify a willing volunteer pool. 

“All residents who have sustained any property damage should call the Ian Hotline 800-451-1954,” said Judy Mazzella, Project Director at Flagler Volunteer Services. “Crisis Cleanup will take your information, make a damage report, and once you register you don’t have to call a second time.”

More information on Crisis Cleanup can be found at https://www.crisiscleanup.org/survivor