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🛠️WHEN PLANS CHANGE, THE MISSION TO HELP DOESN’T!🌳 In Milton, FL, recovery from Hurricane Isaias means being ready to roll up your sleeves wherever help is needed. ToolBank Disaster Services Director Bill Hess joined Pastor Laura from @faithresponders and student volunteers from @standrewsbaystemacademy to tackle fallen trees and clear debris where the Faith Responders are staying.🌳💪 The group originally planned to help with a meal distribution, but when cleanup needs took priority, they pivoted and got to work. That's the spirit and flexibility that goes into disaster response: seeing a need, adapting, and showing up for one another.🤝🪚 A HUGE THANK YOU to Faith Responders for their continued service to communities impacted by this hurricane, and to Mrs. Vickers, Principal of St. Andrews Bay STEM Academy, for allowing these students to volunteer, helping make this hands-on service opportunity possible. And to all the student volunteers, thank you for bringing your energy and compassion to help the community recover.👏 🎓 A little about St. Andrews Bay STEM Academy: This college-prep, STEM-focused private high school makes academics hands-on, fun, and affordable. Students don't just learn; they experience education in unique, engaging ways. What a great example of putting learning into action and making a difference beyond the classroom!🔬🧰 When disaster strikes, recovery takes teamwork, flexibility, and people willing to step up wherever they're needed.🛠️💙 #toolbank #toolsforchange #toolsforhope #disasterservices #hurricaneisaias #milton #florida #faithresponders #flexibility

🌀THE STORM HAS PASSED, BUT THE DANGERS HAVEN’T.🛠️ ToolBank Disaster Services Director Bill Hess is in Milton, FL, teaming up with @faithresponders to get tools into the hands of volunteers working hard to clean up after Hurricane Isaias.💪 But while flying his drone in the area, Bill came across a fire caused by a leaking generator. Thankfully, first responders extinguished it before it spread to nearby structures.🔥🙏 This is an important reminder that even after the winds die down, serious hazards can remain. As communities begin cleanup and recovery, please take extra precautions to protect yourself, your family, and your neighbors. ⚠️ POST-HURRICANE SAFETY REMINDERS 🔌Generator safety: Never operate a generator indoors, in a garage, or near windows and doors. Keep it outdoors at least 20 feet from your home, and never refuel it while running or hot. Check for fuel leaks before use. ⚡Downed power lines: Stay far away from fallen wires and anything touching them. Assume every downed line is energized and report it to your utility company or emergency services. 🌳Fallen trees and debris: Watch for unstable trees, hanging branches, nails, broken glass, and other sharp objects. Leave dangerous tree removal to trained professionals. 🌊Floodwater: Avoid flooded roads and standing water, which may conceal hazards or contain sewage and other contaminants. Never drive through floodwaters. 🧤Protect yourself during cleanup: Wear sturdy, closed-toe boots, heavy-duty gloves, eye protection, and other appropriate protective equipment. Take breaks and stay hydrated. 🧹Mold and contaminated materials: Use appropriate protection when handling wet materials, and avoid disturbing suspected asbestos or other hazardous substances. ToolBank is proud to work alongside partners like Faith Responders to support volunteers and communities through recovery. Our tools help people get to work safely.🦺🧤🥽 Stay alert, follow local emergency guidance, and remember that recovery is a marathon, not a sprint.🛠️💙 #toolbank #toolsforchange #toolsforhope #disasterservices #hurricaneisaias #milton #florida #safetytips #faithresponders

🪣800 DISASTER-RELIEF BUCKETS. ONE COMMUNITY. A POWERFUL PARTNERSHIP.🌀💙 Milton, FL, is facing extensive cleanup following Hurricane Isaias, with downed trees and debris impacting the community. Today, ToolBank Disaster Services is teaming up with @catholiccharitiesnwfl to help residents take the next step toward recovery. ToolBank Disaster Services Director Bill Hess joined Matthew Knee, President & CEO of Catholic Charities of Northwest Florida, to highlight today's distribution of 800 @Grainger disaster-relief buckets at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Milton.🛠️🪣 Packed with essential cleanup supplies and tools, these buckets will help residents tackle debris and begin putting their communities back together. As Catholic Charities approaches its 100th anniversary, Matthew shared an important reminder: approximately 90% of the people they serve are non-Catholic. Their services are for everyone, and all are welcome!🙏❤️ This is what disaster recovery looks like: organizations coming together, sharing resources, and meeting communities where they are. No single organization can do it alone, but through strong partnerships, we can get critical supplies into the hands of people who need them most. A HUGE THANK YOU to Grainger for providing these 800 disaster-relief buckets and to Catholic Charities of Northwest Florida for helping connect these resources with Milton residents. Your partnership is helping turn preparation into action and compassion into community recovery!💪 When disaster strikes, partnerships make the difference. ToolBank Disaster Services is proud to help communities recover, one tool and one helping hand at a time.🛠️💙 #toolbank #toolsforchange #toolsforhope #disasterservices #hurricaneisaias #milton #florida #teamgrainger #catholiccharities

🛠️Out West, our tools are helping communities prepare for a safer future!🌿 Since September, our West Coast Territory Manager, Art Garciacano, has been supporting a series of community cleanup events in Altadena, CA, where volunteers are rolling up their sleeves to clear brush and overgrown vegetation that can increase wildfire risk.🔥🧑‍🚒 As this need grew, ToolBank Disaster Services established a satellite location in Altadena to get essential tools and equipment into the hands of the people doing this important work. With resources closer to the community, we can better support ongoing cleanup efforts and help neighbors take action to build a safer, more resilient Altadena.🏘️🤝 We’re grateful to Art and all the community partners working together to support recovery and wildfire preparedness. When communities have the tools they need, incredible things happen!🧰🛠️ 📸 Take a look at these photos from a recent cleanup event with ToolBank tools and our new Altadena satellite location! #toolbank #toolsforchange #altadena #volunteer #wildfires #disasterpreparedness

🌀BAY COUNTY IS PREPARING, AND TOOLBANK IS READY TO HELP.🪣 Last night, ToolBank Disaster Services partnered with @rebuildbaycounty to help Bay County residents prepare for Hurricane Isaias, distributing an incredible 800 @Grainger disaster-relief buckets and 222 shovels to the community!💪🛠️ ToolBank Disaster Services Director Bill Hess joined Rebuild Bay County Executive Director Donna Pilson at the A.D. Harris Community Resilience Center to get these essential supplies into residents' hands ahead of the storm. A huge THANK YOU to Grainger for providing the disaster-relief buckets and to Rebuild Bay County for their continued commitment to helping the community prepare, respond, and recover. Partnerships like these make a real difference when it matters most!🤝❤️ 🌀STAY SAFE, BAY COUNTY! If you're in the path of Hurricane Isaias: 🏠 Follow guidance from local emergency management officials. 📱 Keep your phone charged and monitor official weather updates. 💧 Have water, food, medications, flashlights, and other essentials ready. 🚗 Avoid unnecessary travel as conditions deteriorate. ⚠️ Never drive or walk through flooded roads or areas. 🌧️ Stay indoors and away from windows during dangerous conditions. ❤️ Check on neighbors, family members, and anyone who may need additional assistance. The storm comes first. Recovery comes next. Once conditions are safe, ToolBank Disaster Services will be ready with tools and equipment for community-based organizations and volunteers to borrow at NO COST, helping communities get to work on cleanup and recovery.🛠️💪 Stay safe, Bay County. We're with you!💙 #toolbank #toolsforchange #toolsforhope #disasterservices #hurricaneisaias #teamgrainger #rebuild #baycounty #florida #gulfcoast

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