Burned out House

One of the tragities of the Christmas Day Storm was a home that was burnt down.  The fire department was not able to get to the house in time due to all the downed trees.  Many volunteers were despartely cutting a path through the trees with chain saws, to no avail. 

Diane,

Evelyn Neal and her family and I want to thank everyone who has taken things to them to get their lives together again. Many people here in Diamondhead have helped and the family really appreciates it.

They are still in need of beds. Any size. If you only have a mattress, it is better than the floor. If anyone is thinking of getting a new washer and dryer and don't want to have to pay to remove their old ones, we have a trailer to pick them up and deliver to the Neal's.

Thank you all so much,

Sharon Carr
545-0433

More Snow Pictures!

These pictures are being provided by Bur Ives.

Sharon Carr dumping a load of trees on a Burn site.

Work Crews

WOW!  Thank you!!!
We had 45+ individuals show up this morning at the Club House ready for Work!
Chief Joel Tyner divided us up into work crews and gave us our instructions.
Eddie gave some pertinent safety information and said a prayer before we headed out.

Fire Chief Matt Simpson and his Crew passed out hard hats & safety vests.  Their Fire Truck was available on site.  Special request for prayer for Fire Chief Matt Simpson *

Each Crew was sent out to various hard hit areas of Diamondhead.  Lunch was served at the 19th Hole.  Great hamburger & fries!
The day ended at 3:30

Special Note:  The burn piles are available for all residents who wish to deposit their debris.  The Volunteer Workers have been instructed not to trespass on private property.

Some workers will not be able to join us again tomorrow.  So, replacements are welcome.
We will be meeting at the 19th Hole at 7:30am
Please join us!
Diane Porterfield

Victims of Burned House

Diane,

On Christmas day, a family with a 63 year old mother and 3 teen sons house burned down. They have moved to 106 Pineapple and can use anything. They lost everything and had no insurance coverage.

PLEASE ask Diamondhead to rally and help. The boys are Medium, Large & Extra Large.

They need sheets, beds, towels, pots, pans, furniture, food, money. Everything a household would need to start over.

We have a trailer here and can pick up anything if people can't get their donations to them, we will come and pick it up for them.

Please call Sharon Carr if you need us to pick up donations for them at 545-0433.

I know how generous the people of Diamondhead can be so lets all pull together and help these people.

Thanks,

Scott & Sharon Carr

Snow Update

This message is for all those who are lucky enough to gain access to the Internet!

• Diamondhead is without electricity.  Trees were down Everywhere.
• One house burnt down on Christmas night because of a chimney fire.  The Fire truck was not able to get to the house because of the downed trees. Family is safe.
• Many volunteers were out Christmas night cutting trees and pulling vehicles out of the snow.
• GM Buddy Hudson reported that the elderly have been checked on for various needs; including firewood, meals, emergency access, etc.
• As of today, Dec. 28th, we still have volunteers out cutting trees and checking on houses.
• The police guard house does not have electricty.  All calls are going to Garland County.

Anyone that uses kerosene:  There is no Kerosene to be found in Garland County at this time.

We are all in this together.  Thank you to all the wonderful Volunteers!  I have never been so thankful to live in Diamondhead!

Diane Porterfield
adianerdh@att.net
501-620-3157

Note: I will be going home to DH soon.  I do not have access to the Internet at that time.