Agencies Available to Assist Residents Affected by Tropical Storm Debby

Supporting Agencies Available to Assist Residents Affected by Tropical Storm Debby and Ogeechee River Flooding

Chatham County residents impacted by Tropical Storm Debby and the flooding from the Ogeechee River can find relief and support from several local agencies dedicated to helping those in need. The Resource Center at Compassion Christian Church is still open and serves as a central hub for many of these resources. Residents who have already visited the Resource Center are encouraged to return, as new resources are now available.

Resource Center address: Adult Ministry Center of Compassion Christian Church, 50 Al Henderson Blvd. Address verification is a required for services

Operating hours:

Thursday, August 22nd: 7am-9am and 4pm-8pm

Saturday, August 24th: 7am-9am and 4pm-8pm

Residents are encouraged to visit the center to access some of the services provided by the following organizations:

• Catholic Charities USA
• Beginning case management for those with longer term needs. Qualified individuals are those whose primary homes were damaged and did not have flood insurance.
• Coastal Empire Disaster Recovery Committee (CEDRC) and Crisis Cleanup
• Phone: 1-844-965-1386
• Crisis Cleanup is coordinating volunteer efforts for debris removal, muck-outs, and other essential clean-up tasks in affected areas.
• American Red Cross
• Individual assistance for homes that have been identified as having major damage or destroyed, through the Red Cross damage assessment process.
• Salvation Army
• Providing cleanup kits, food boxes, emotional and spiritual care, and clothing vouchers.
• Compassion Christian Church
• Spiritual Care & Community
• Services Sundays at 9 & 11am
• Locations & more information CompassionChristian.com or call (912) 925-9657
• Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia
• Providing food boxes and cleaning supplies donated through their drop off collection points.
• United Way Disaster Relief Fund
• Phone: 211
• Providing financial assistance for those who had verified damage to their homes.
• Inspiritus
• Working through Crisis Cleanup to offer debris removal, muck & gut, mold sanitation, and chainsaw services wherever needed most.
• Samaritan’s Purse
• National organization deployed to this area and offering debris removal, muck & gut, and mold sanitation.
• To request a work order, call 833-747-1234.
• Georgia Baptist Disaster Relief
• Offering debris removal, muck & gut, and mold sanitation.
• Accepting work orders via phone and email.
• 912-429-5727 and gbcimt6@gabaptist.org

These organizations are working together to ensure that all affected residents receive the support they need to recover and rebuild their lives. For more information, please contact any of the agencies listed above or visit the Resource Center at Compassion Christian Church.