Hope Force International Reservists,

Seventeen inches of rain devastated Humphreys County, Tennessee, on Friday evening and throughout the morning on Saturday. A rapid rise in water caused conditions to deteriorate quickly. Streets and homes rapidly flooded, and people began crying out for rescue from the roofs of their houses. A Humphreys County sheriff reported tonight on the local news that ten people are confirmed dead, and 40 are missing. 

Hickman, Humphreys, Dixon, Benton, and Houston Counties all have extensive flood damage.  A local Hope Force Reservist has reported the entire town of Waverly, TN is underwater.  An emergency management report stated that the Piney River in Vernon, TN, has crested at 12 feet higher than its historical record.  It is truly devastating to see Tennessee go through yet another disaster in such a short time.   

Would you join us in prayer for the families of those who lost their lives and those still missing?  Also, pray for the survivors whose homes have been affected by this unprecedented flooding. The floodwaters have not yet receded, and we are closely monitoring the situation.  Our team is looking to assess the damage as quickly as it is safe to do so. 
 

Hope Force is actively responding in Haiti to the earthquake damage from last Saturday.   We are also assessing damage in Mexico from Hurricane Grace which made landfall as a Category three.  Our team is also closely monitoring Hurricane Henri bearing down on the northeast. Please join us in prayer for all affected by these disaster events, and for Hope Force leadership as we seek God's wisdom and guidance with so much happening simultaneously.  Please standby for more information as the situation continues to unfold.

• Local Hope Force staff are ready to assess the situation as soon as it is safe to do so

• Significant flooding exists in Hickman, Humphreys, Dixon, Benton and Houston Counties.
• Numerous homes are flooded and in need of mucking out.

• Specifics on when, where, and if we will deploy

• If deployed, we can expect initial plans and set-up to take time as things develop.
• If you can’t deploy immediately, you could still have the opportunity to serve in a later phase.
• HFI will keep our social media platforms active and updated.

We are asking for all Hope Force Reservists to be on standby alert for a possible deployment to the impacted areas in Tennessee.  Please check your calendars, and carefully assess whether this is a good time for you to respond.  If you are available, or even think you may be, please EMAIL Connie with the following:

• Name
• Email
• Cell phone number
• Dates of availability (as best you know)

Also:

• Conduct a self-assessment regarding your ability to deploy (physically, emotionally, family, etc.)
• Prayerfully seek God regarding your involvement
• Prepare your deployment gear and supplies
• Communicate with family, friends and employers about possible deployment
• If you cannot go at this time, please consider giving financially to the response efforts.

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!

Thank you for your prayers as we continue to assess the changing situation, seeking God’s clear guidance in the process.

Thank you!