Safe Haven from the Storm
A young father was passing through Hancock County with his two small children on a cold and stormy winter night. The roads were slick and he lost control of his car. He told the first responders he had no family close and could not afford a motel room. But he had to get his toddler and small baby in where it was warm until help could arrive.
Thankfully, the warming center was open that night. Volunteers from Hancock County COAD who were staffing the center were able to provide snacks and a warm place to get some sleep. Since he had left the diaper bag in the car, they went to the store and got diapers and necessary supplies.
The COAD opens a warming center when temperatures are predicted to be below 20 or wind chill below 15. There are two volunteers (one man and one woman) on each of two shifts all night. These volunteers have gotten shelter training from either American Red Cross or Salvation Army. We could open on other nights if we had more volunteers.
If you might know someone who would consider joining our team, just forward this email or reply with info for us to contact them.
www.HancockCOAD.org
Your Hancock County COAD Team
COAD = Community Organizations Active in Disaster