VIM Trip for 2008

VIM TRIP TO FERNLEY, NV, September 7-20

Week 1: Sept 7-13, 2008

Week 2: Sept 14-20, 2008

The first team is in Fernley, Nevada.

Early Saturday morning, January 5, 2008, a 30’ section of the Truckee Canal breached, flooding an area of approximately two square miles. Over 800 homes in Fernley’s southeast neighborhoods filled with water anywhere from 6 inches to 8 feet deep, with 3-4 feet in the majority of homes. The homeowners will need sheet rock, paint and other materials to repair flood-damaged homes. Our annual conference disaster response efforts will be focused on long-term recovery for those homeowners who have no other resources to rebuilding their homes and their lives.



See a You-Tube video about the flood here.

Below is some information on the logistics of our trip.  Since we are on the trip, it is for information only.

All volunteers must register so that they will be covered by accident insurance  while volunteering. Volunteers do NOT need to be United Methodists to get the insurance or become part of CA-NV disaster response.

WHERE WILL WE STAY?

There are several motels in Fernley. We will reserve enough rooms to accommodate up to 48 persons (Double occupancy)

There are two RV parks in town with up to 70 spaces. We will reserve spaces as needed.

WILL WE DO OUR OWN COOKING?

Maybe. We are looking into the local senior center for meal support. Another possible option is local church kitchens may be available.

Rv’ers and campers may want to do their own cooking.

WHAT KIND OF WORK WILL WE DO?

All of the damaged buildings are single family residences flooded by fresh water to depths up to six feet.

We expect the work to involve jobs such as: flooring, sheetrock, mold remediation, windows, painting, carpentry, plumbing, electrical and hauling of materials. Roof damage was not extensive, so we will not likely have that type of work.

HOW DO WE GET TO FERNLEY?

Fernley is 30 miles East of Reno. Driving distance from Santa Rosa to Fernley is 271 miles. We plan to form carpools and drive to Fernley.

WHAT KIND OF TRANSPORTATION WILL WE USE IN FERNLEY?

We will use the vehicles we drive from home.

WHAT WILL BE THE APPROXIMATE COST?

Room: $25-35/person/night, double occupancy

RV Parks: $26/vehicle/night

Meals: $5 per meal for lunches and dinners.  Breakfasts will be on your own. (Motel rooms each have a fridge and microwave and restaurants are nearby)

Insurance: (Mandated by VIM)  $.75/day

Gas: $25/person/week

Misc. group expenses: (to be returned if not spent) $60.

We will carpool to Fernley with estimated cost of $50 per person. round trip.