Teamsters Local 238 Teamsters Local 238
Sunday, July 06, 2008

WELCOME

To All Labor Families and Businesses Affected By The Disaster:

Please be advised that we have gallon jugs and cases of bottled water to be distributed to you and your families.  Each household is entitled to as many gallon jugs as they want and three cases of bottled water.

We are in direct contact with the Red Cross and as soon as we have more information on what will be available we will update the website.

Fraternally,
TEAMSTERS LOCAL 238

Gary G. Dunham
Principle Officer
Secretary-Treasurer

If you are able to assist in flood relief efforts, there are many ways to help your neighbors in Iowa.  Here are some resources to get involved.

Call 2-1-1:
When you call 2-1-1, you can receive information on flood-related assistance, including road closings, evacuation and shelter information.  Opportunities to help are available by zip code, so anyone can find out where to help near their home.

Iowa Concern Hotline:
Volunteer hotline for people who wish to help in recovery efforts.
1-800-447-1985

Iowa City Flood Hotline:
319-887-6202

Johnson County Emergency Management:
319-356-6028

Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Service Program - Cedar Rapids:
319-378-0337

If you are not able to assist in one of these areas but would still like to help, visit the American Red Cross (http://www.redcross.org) to donate to their relief efforts or find out how to get involved.

Emergency Agencies

Red Cross (www.redcross.org/) 1-800-229-8191
Federal Emergency Management Agency (www.fema.gov/)
1-800-621-FEMA (1-800-621-3362)
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (www.osha.gov/)
1-800-321-OSHA (1-800-321-6742)
Federal Disaster Help (www.disasterhelp.gov/)
Department of Homeland Security (www.dhs.gov/dhspublic/)
1-202-282-8000
Pandemic Flu http://pandemicflu.gov/
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention www.cdc.gov

Weather Tracking and News

CBS News (www.cbsnews.com/)
CNN News (www.cnn.com/)
National Weather Tracking (www.noaa.gov/)
National Hurrican Center (www.nhc.noaa.gov/)
Weather Tracking (www.wunderground.com/)
Weather Tracking (www.weatherchannel.com/)

 


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