Exhausted from their ordeal, dry pigs finally rest... Bob Rude, of Kinship Circle Animal Disaster Aid Network, comforts some of the pigs he, David Halperin, and Cheri Deatsch helped Farm Sanctuary rescue from flooded areas in Oakville, Iowa. Photo credit: Cheri Deatsch, Kinship Circle
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From: Kinship Circle - kinshipcircle [at] accessus.net
Date: Tue, Jun 24, 2008 at 11:55 PM
Subject: Emergency Sheltering Volunteers Needed In Iowa
KINSHIP CIRCLE ANIMAL DISASTER AID NETWORK
Communicating during disasters to mobilize volunteers, supplies, and other resources for animal victims.
www.kinshipcircle.org/disasters
6/24: Emergency Sheltering Volunteers Needed In Iowa
Kinship Circle has been asked to continue staffing two surge shelters for Iowa flood victims for the remainder of this week and next week.
County coordinators at both Lee County Fairgrounds and Johnson County Fairgrounds need VOLUNTEERS TO ASSIST WITH EMERGENCY SHELTERING DUTIES.
1. IF YOU CAN GO TO IOWA THIS WEEK OR NEXT WEEK, NOTIFY US NOW.
2. SEND THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION TO:
kinshipcircle [at] accessus.net -OR- pawsitivedirections [at] yahoo.com (DON’T SEND TO BOTH)
* YOUR NAME:
* PHONE NUMBER (cell you’ll have with you):
* FULL PHYSICAL ADDRESS:
* BRIEF INFO RE: YOUR ANIMAL DISASTER AID EXPERIENCE:
* ARRIVE/DEPART DATES IN IOWA
* TYPE: IOWA VOLUNTEER in subject line of email
This info is needed for the Iowa flood disaster. It’s also filed for future disasters in which we’re asked to send qualified independent volunteers. THANK YOU all for your concern for animal flood victims in Iowa. We deeply appreciate your experience, professionalism and devotion to animals in disasters. Kinship Circle
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1. LEE COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS:
**You may report to Lee County Fairgrounds without calling county coordinator.
**Upon arrival, check-in with ground coordinators and sign their liability release.
PHONE CONTACTS, IF NEED DIRECTIONS ONCE IN IOWA
DO NOT CALL THESE PEOPLE, UNLESS LOST IN IOWA
Southeast Iowa Animal Protective League, Barbara Bryant: 319-835-3087
Amber Talbott: 319-461-9708
LEE COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS STAGING AREA
Hwy. 218, Lee County Fairgrounds
(North edge of Donnellson, Iowa, on Highway 218)
EXIT AT “Lee County Fairgrounds” sign
AMENITIES
Toilets
Town of Donnellson has some hotels
Or camp on Lee County Fairgrounds
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2. JOHNSON COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS:
**Call Misha Goodman to tell her your firm arrival date: 319-621-3274
JOHNSON COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS
4265 Oakcrest Hill Road
Iowa City, Iowa 52246
CALL MISHA GOODMAN for alternate routes to road closures: 319-621-3274
COMING FROM NORTH
From Cedar Rapids airport, get on Hwy 380 south
380 just south of I-80 turns into Hwy 218
Exit on Riverside Drive (rt) and will be traveling north
Johnson County Fairgrounds is 1/4 mile on left side of road
COMING FROM WEST
Take I-80 to Hwy 218
Exit on Riverside Drive (rt) and will be traveling north
Johnson County Fairgrounds is 1/4 mile on left side of road
AMENITIES
Indoor facility with cots for volunteers
JOHNSON COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS is the emergency shelter for Iowa City Animal Shelter, which remains underwater. This temporary site currently has approx. 100+ flood and pre-flood animals. There is no known date the flooded shelter will reopen. Volunteer staffing is needed to maintain operations and keep animals as comfortable as possible in this setting. Those with animal handling/shelter experience who wish to help flood-displaced animals should volunteer at this site.
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-- You are an “independent rescuer.” You are responsible for decisions made about traveling to Iowa. Kinship Circle receives information daily from Iowa Dept. Of Agriculture’s Veterinary Response Coordinator and Iowa county coordinators.
-- You are responsible for your own transportation and personal needs.
Brenda Shoss, Kinship Circle -- kinshipcircle [at] accessus.net
Terri Kelley, Kinship Circle -- pawsitivedirections [at] yahoo.com
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IF YOU GO, PLEASE EMAIL YOUR IOWA FLOOD PHOTOS TO:
kinshipcircle [at] accessus.net
Include your name + brief description of photo (where it was taken)
We’ll include your photos on our website... Thank you!
Exhausted from their ordeal, dry pigs finally rest... Bob Rude, of Kinship Circle Animal Disaster Aid Network, comforts some of the pigs he, David Halperin, and Cheri Deatsch helped Farm Sanctuary rescue from flooded areas in Oakville, Iowa. Photo credit: Cheri Deatsch, Kinship Circle
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SUGGESTED PERSONAL SUPPLIES / GENERAL TRAVEL INFO LIST DEVELOPED DURING KATRINA RESPONSE:
current Hepatitis vaccinations (suggestion, not mandatory)
current Tetanus shot
hand sanitizer
insect repellent
sunscreen
first aid kits
thick "bite-proof" work gloves
sturdy, waterproof (rubber) work boots/shoes
hip-waders [only applies to our small, pre-designated water crew]
change of shoes
long sleeve shirts (for coverage, but lightweight)
long pants (for coverage, but lightweight)
extra socks
belt (to hang gears/supplies from)
mouth coverings (surgical masks, bandannas)
eye protection (sunglasses)
flashlights
D batteries
cash
toilet paper
pillow and blanket
water, Gateraid
other personal-care items
SHELTER: Bring a tent or trailer/RV type vehicle to live in.
air mattress, cot, or sleeping bag
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The Eastern Iowa Airport
2121 Arthur Collins Pkwy SW; Cedar Rapids, IA
319-362-8336,
www.eiairport.org
Airline Carriers for The Eastern Iowa Airport in Cedar Rapids
Allegiant Air
www.allegiantair.com
Flies Non-stop to Las Vegas, Orlando and Phoenix-Mesa
American Airlines
American Eagle, AmericanConnection,
www.aa.com
Delta
Delta / Comair,
www.delta.com
Northwest Airlines
Northwest Airlines, Northwest Airlink,
www.nwa.com
United Airlines
www.united.com
Auto Rental Available at the Airport
Avis
9505 18th St SW; Cedar Rapids, IA 52404, 319-366-4926
National Car Rental
2121 Wright Brothers Blvd W; Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
319-363-0249,
www.nationalcar.com
Hertz Rent A Car
9505 18th St SW # 1; Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
319-365-9408,
www.hertz.com
Bed And Breakfast
The Golden Haug
517 E. Washington St.; Iowa City, IA 52240
319-354-4284,
www.goldenhaug.com
2.6 miles from Johnson County Fairgrounds
Inn & Suites
Alexis Park Inn & Suites
1165 S. Riverside Drive; Iowa City, Iowa 52246
Toll Free: 888-9ALEXIS (888-925-3947), Local: 319-337-8665
1.5 miles from Johnson County Fairgrounds Travel time to the fairgrounds approximately 5-10 minutes due to detours around flooding. Otherwise only a couple of minutes.
Motel
Motel 6
810 1st Ave; Coralville, IA 52241
319-354-0030,
www.motel6.com
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www.kinshipcircle.org/disasters/
When KC Animal Disaster Aid Network is enlisted to help during disasters, we are on phone, fax, Internet 24/7. The cost to keep our tiny staff on-call is immense. Any donations are greatly appreciated at this time. Kinship Circle is a 501c3 nonprofit organization. All contributions are tax-deductible.
DONATE ONLINE:
www.kinshipcircle.org/donation/
DONATE BY MAIL:
Kinship Circle
7380 Kingsbury Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63130
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