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Urgent! California Fires Deployment Underway

November 12, 2018

 

Dear HFI Reservist, 

You are needed in Southern California to work with our national partners  The Salvation Army!

The three fires raging in California currently have caused nearly a quarter of a million residents to evacuate, heartbreaking loss of life and thousands of structures. 

Containment of the fires remains elusive as strong winds continue in tinder-dry areas.  

The Salvation Army has requested help from Hope Force Reservists to aid in their response in Northern California (the “Camp Fire”.)  They’ve requested volunteers to serve on their food canteens and as ESC workers (preferably both.)

Thank you for considering this need…and know we are grateful for you!

Jack & Cherie Minton, Founders

DEPLOYMENT DETAILS BELOW:

What We Know:

*  Housing details are in process.  Plan to sleep on a gym floor at this point.

*  The situation will be chaotic and ever-changing, with great flexibility required.

*  Commitment needs to be 1 or 2 weeks.

What We Don't Know:

* Specifics on exact location and departure date

*  How long help will be required

*  If help with travel costs will be available

What You Need to Do Now:

  • Conduct a self-assessment: "Is this a good time for me to consider deploying?"
  • Pray about participating
  • If you may be available, please REPLY HERE to this with the following:
  1. Name
  2. Email Address
  3. Cell Phone Number
  4. Date of availability in October (as best you know)
  5. Whether or not you have had Sal Army experience and if so, what role did you fill?
  • Prepare your deployment gear & supplies
  • Communicate with family, friends and employer about possible deployment.  (They may even want to support you in this adventure. If they want a tax receipt, they can give online on the website and mark in "special notes":  (put your name in here) Calfornia Fires Deployment.
  • Complete any unfinished paperwork immediately, including a background check, if you have not already done so with Hope Force. (Details to follow, after you notify us of your interest to go.)

If you cannot go at this time, please consider giving to the response to help other Reservists toward their travel expenses.  Also, please pray for those in the path of these fires and for response efforts!