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Disaster Relief
The Disaster Response Commission has been hard at work preparing for future relief efforts. The Disaster Relief Plan is titled Cuenta conmigo or Count on me. To view or print the most current Episcopal Diocese of West Texas Disaster Relief Plan, click here.
The Disaster Response Commission |
Contact numbers:
The Rev. Christopher Roque, Diocesan Disaster Response Director, 325-387-2955 (office); 325-226-8444 (cell) or fatherchrisroque@verizon.net
Bishop Jones Center (Episcopal DWTX)...........210-824-5387
Toll Free..................................................................888-824-5387
Fax............................................................................210-822-8779
Website...................................................................www.dwtx.org
Current News:
Texas Wildfire Relief Efforts:
See below for an updated list on where to send donations (Sept. 20, 2011)
Photo by Earl Nottingham, Texas Parks and Wildlife
Austin Disaster Relief Network
www.ADRNTX.org
512-331-2200
Red Cross of Central Texas
www.Centex.redcross.org
Bastrop Christian Ministerial Alliance
www.BCMAtx.org
BCMA
Box 876
Bastrop, TX 78602
Christian Compassion Center
www.C3austin.org
Warehousing furniture and household goods for those affected by the fire. Drop offs at 7000 Cameron Road, Austin 78752. (Grace Family Center)
First Baptist Church of Smithville
300 Hodgins Street
512-237-2176
Volunteers are operating a donations warehouse and ditribution center, as well as providing emergency shelter and food/water to evacuees and firefighters. Monetary donations to the church would help defray costs for them, and help them assist those affected by the fire.
Calvary Episcopal Church - 30+ families lost their homes in the fire
PO Box 721
Bastrop, TX 78602
Volunteer Fire Department Emergency Assitance Fund
100% of proceeds go to VFDs for grants for firefighting expenses. Donations are tax deductible - You can earmark donations for specifc departments. Please remember the Heart of the Pines VFD. 20 of the 24 volunteers in their department lost their homes in the Bastrop/Smithville fires, as they were out fighting to save other people's homes.
Send checks to:
Texas Forest Service
John B. Connally Building
301 Tarrow, Suite 421
College Station, Texas 77840-7896
email: HelpingTexas@tfs.tamu.edu
Texas Wildfire Relief Fund - Provides awareness and support for Texas Volunteer Firefighters
Volunteer firefighters are the frontline of defense in most of these wildfires. 86 percent of volunteer firefighters spend their own money to purchase firefighting equipment.
http://txwildfirerelief.org
Information regarding fire safety, how to assemble a "Grab and Go" box, and replacing lost documents
http://texashelp.tamu.edu/004-natural/fires.php
Gage Furniture/Furniture123
Austin-area furniture store taking donations in the form of gift cards for residents to replace lost furniture from fire. Also giving 25 percent discount on purchases to fire victims.
June 1, 2011 is the first official day of hurricane season. Does your parish have a plan?
Top 10 list for churches to see if they are ready for a disaster, click here.
Blessings and God’s Speed,
Father Christopher Roque
Director, Diocesan Disaster Response Commission
Rector, St. John’s – Sonora, Texas
325-226-8444 (cell & text)
Rector & Police Chaplain
Texas Lutheran University Police
Sonora Police Department
Always in Need:
The Salvation Army is coordinating collection of clothing for families in need. If you have clean, usable clothing and are able to donate it please contact them at 1-800-SAL-ARMY. If you are able to package it according to men’s, women’s, and children – or even by size, it would be helpful. Items in need: shoes, clothes, gift cards, hygiene products, packages underclothes, diapers, formula and even non-perishable items. If you have a large amount they are willing to coordinate a pick-up with you. Visit their website at www.salvationarmytexas.org and find the one nearest you.
The San Antonio Food Bank is coordinating collection of food for families. If you have foods that you would like to donate, visit their website at www.safoodbank.org and find a list of locations and information about what they need. Note: Many local food banks around Texas are also collecting for families in need. Contact one in your area for local details.
Links:
Disaster Relief Kits - the diocese is always collecting kits to help for future events and emergencies. Please bring "entire assembled" kits to the diocesan office at 111 Torcido Dr. San Antonio, TX 78209. To see list of items, click here. For Assembly instructions and a sign up list, click here.
DWTX Disaster Plan - To view or print the most current Episcopal Diocese of West Texas Disaster Relief Plan, click here.
Other Helpful Web Links during and preparing for a disaster, click here.
To view Texas evacuation routes, click here. 
Donate to individuals and families in need through our World Mission Department, click here.