Tornado in Gloucester Area
 From 6:45 p.m. to 7:20 p.m. on April 16, 2011, a tornado ripped through several eastern counties in Virginia, leaving a nearly continuous damage path and killing three people and injuring at least 60 others in Gloucester, Virginia.
The three deaths were reportedly in the town of Coke, near Hickory Fork Road. None of the fatalities were in the same family or were in the same homes, Gloucester County Sheriff Steve Gentry said in a news conference.
Below is a recap of Virginia Baptists response to this tragedy.
Response Updates
| Tuesday, May 17, 2011 |
10:55 A.M. – Our work for this response has concluded.
To volunteer for long-term recovery, please call 757.262.0190. Contact Jeannette Hildebrand for more details. |
| Wednesday, April 27, 2011 |
5:30 P.M. – Below is an update of activity in response to this disaster:
Local Churches – Are not requesting any volunteers and are taking care of their communities with local volunteers.
Emergency Managers Office for Gloucester – The volunteer coordinator has said that they are receiving volunteers through Tuesday to drag debris to the road. Please call 757.232.4819 to offer your assistance.
Emergency Managers Office in the Dinwiddie – The volunteer coordinator said they could possibly use 1-2 debris teams as well. Call 804.731.4185 for more details.
Other volunteers interested in serving should contact Jeannette Hildebrand. |
| Wednesday, April 20, 2011 |
12:00 P.M. – Two Virginia Baptist Disaster Relief volunteers were on site at the Emergency Operations Center Sunday morning for a briefing and then traveled through the community to assess damage and potential needs. It was determined early on that the vast majority of needs were being met with local assets and that there was no need to request additional assistance.
A recent conversation with one of the regional Disaster Relief Coordinators explained that there are many churches that are coordinating their own efforts and are responding to the needs of their own communities rather well.
At least four BGAV congregations are providing work teams from their own membership to respond to the needs of those affected. The state Disaster Relief office stands ready to assist these churches as they respond. One example is that a shower unit has been deployed to assist Providence Baptist Church in Hayes, Virginia, as the attempt to meet the needs of their community. |
VBMB Disaster Relief ministries are supported by gifts to the Baptist General Association of Virginia’s Cooperative Missions budget, the Alma Hunt Offering for Virginia Missions, and individual donations specifically designated for "Disaster Relief."
Your support through prayers for the victims and volunteers and donations designated the "Disaster Relief" ministry are greatly appreciated.
Please contact Dean Miller or Nichole Prillaman with any
questions or requests related to our Disaster Relief ministry.
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