Hope Force International Reservists,

As you know, Hurricane Florence is expected to grow in strength, possibly reaching the level of a Category 3 hurricane.  Current models indicate a strong probability of making landfall somewhere along the southern east coast of the USA later this week. Should this occur -- WE NEED YOU! We have been deploying teams to Texas & Puerto Rico virtually every month this year. In fact, beginning this Saturday and over the next two weeks, we will have approximately 40 people serving in Puerto Rico.  If you are available for hurricane response, please let us know ASAP.  Your prayers, consideration and response will be much appreciated.

What we know:

• We are reaching out to various contacts
• It's too early to make a decision until things unfold
• Once the storm subsides, it may take a day or so to determine our exact location of service

• Specifics on location and timing of a confirmed Hope Force deployment of Reservists

What you need to know:

• If deployed, prepare for lots of change and uncertainty – with plans “unfolding” as things develop
• If you can't deploy immediately, you could still have an opportunity to serve in a later phase
• We will keep you updated as we know more

We are asking for all Hope Force Reservists to be on standby alert for a possible deployment to Pennsylvania. Again, this means check your calendars, and prayerfully assess to see if this is a good time for you to respond. If you are available – or even think you might be – please EMAIL CONNIE with the following:

• Name
• Email
• Cell phone number
• Dates of availability in late August & September (as best you know)

Also:

• Conduct a self assessment:  would this be a good time for you to deploy (physically, emotionally, job, family, etc.)?
• Pray about your involvement
• Prepare your deployment gear and supplies
• Communicate with family, friends and employer about possible deployment
• If you cannot go at this time, please pray and also consider giving to the response

Again, we DO NOT have a confirmed deployment at this time, but we DO need to have a “potential team” ready to go!

With teams just returning from Texas & Puerto Rico – and with more planned – this could be a great opportunity for those of you who haven't been able to deploy for a while. Your willingness to serve others with compassionate action is greatly appreciated...and we need you!

We’d also appreciate your prayers as we continue to assess the changing situation, seeking God’s clear guidance in the process.

Thank you!