As many of you are aware South Carolina was hit with several devastating tornados in March. The Early Response work is completed and the recovery is beginning. There are several homes in the Allendale area in need to extensive repair. I encourage all of you to participate in the recovery efforts.
We are now accepting teams for the work. Please contact David Busby, UMVIM SC Recovery Teams Regional Coordinator at davidbusby@sc.rr.com or (803) 794-1362 (R) (803) 530-1110 (cell) for more information. During the month of May the contact person will be Ken Phelps at kenndottie@bellsouth.net or (803) 793-3595 or (803) 427-3806 (cell).
We have folks in great need close to home. Let’s take care of them!!
Tony Rowell, Chairperson United Methodist Volunteers in Mission of South Carolina
Allendale Recovery Opportunities
Several non-insured properties in Allendale, South Carolina have been identified as opportunities by a joint team of Allendale municipal personnel and UMVIM SC staff. Basic construction experience is required for all of the individual projects, with knowledge of roofing repair/replacement and sheet rock work being the essential parts of 
most projects. Individual project
site selection requests should be coordinated through David Busby (
davidbusby@sc.rr.com) followed by coordination of team housing and feeding arrangements to be coordinated with District Coordinator Jack Bailey (contact numbers listed below). The Allendale Fire Chief has a secure storage site for overnight storage of all supplies, trailers and other large items for all volunteer teams. All team members must be listed on a volunteer member register with Ms. Lee McMillan at the United Methodist Center.
Points-of-contact for these projects are:
David Busby, UMVIM SC ERT/Recovery Teams Regional Coordinator davidbusby@sc.rr.com
(803) 794-1362 (R) (803) 530-1110 (cell)
Jack Bailey, Walterboro District Disaster Response Coordinator
(803) 943-2697 (R) (803) 837-4220 (cell) (803) 943-2222 (Office)
***************** IMPORTANT *** PLEASE READ ***********************
* TO HAVE LIABILITY INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR ALL TEAM MEMBERS *
* EVERY TEAM MEMBERS NAME MUST BE ON A VOLUNTEER MEMBER *
* LIST WITH Ms. Lee McMillan, SC Conference Treasurer, Assistant *
* lmcmillan@umcsc.org (803) 735-8790 (office) (803) 691-0700 (fax) *
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The following projects are available as Recovery Opportunities: 
Project - 2765 Concord Church Road, Allendale, SC - Ms. Anna Dunbar
Single story brick home (26 X 56) with carport. Propane supply needs to be checked and disconnect verified. Carport must be leveled and supporting structure must be secured before roof work can begin. Entire shingle roof needs to replaced (7x12 pitch, est.) including major sheeting repair work and cornice work. Major sheetrock ceiling work will be required for the interior after clearing rock wool insulation and water damaged ceiling sheetrock. The owner can not live in the home at this time.
Home Owner Contacts:
Ms. Dunbar’s sister - Shirley (803) 584-4198
M. Dunbar’s son - Sammy Dunbar (803) 584-2769
Project - 139 De Voe Lane, Allendale SC - Mr. James De Voe
Single story frame house with major damage to roof, requiring replacement of shingles and some sheeting. House is 24 by 26. One outside door and one window needs to be replaced. Termite damage to sills and floor support problems. House is occupied.
Project 2000 Appleton Road Ms. Patricia Albany, Allendale, SC (803) 584-2754
Single story cement block home with tin roof that requires complete replacement and installation of roof sheeting with new shingles. See Fire Chief Stanley for OSB sheeting supplies. Soffits must be replaced. Major problem with rear wall of home that is beyond repair due to termite damage to support sills.
Project 126 Crawford Road Bob & Christine Fields, Tristan Hayward
This project is being managed by Missionary Supply Network. Please contact KC Carter to schedule a team, work time or donation.
House is a total loss, having been moved off the foundation and suffered major structural damage. House must be torn down and replaced with a new home. The Fields are both employed, Bob with the City of Allendale and Christine 
with DOT, and Christine has major medical problems requiring several expensive prescription drugs. The Fields are currently living with their nearest relative, about an hours commute from Allendale. On top of all of this, the Fields are raising their three year old grandson, Tristan, who just keeps asking Grandpa, when are we going home? Included is a picture of Tristan’s toy, his Radio Flyer wagon, or at least what is left of it .
Project 5020 Revolutionary Trail, Allendale, SC - Mr. Mike Oglesby
Double wide mobile home with a front and back porch added on. Total size is 58 by 52. The storm damage was to a partially completed roof over project that was destroyed by wind damage. The remaining roof over material must be torn down; with most of the wood material being twisted or damaged to the extent it can not be recycled or reused in the new roof construction. See Fire Chief Stanley for OSB sheeting, but a complete shingled roof will be required. Mr. & Ms. Oglesby are currently living in part of the home with some water damage to part of the mobile home.
Project 160 Crawford Road Couple with new born baby
Home was completely destroyed. Total loss of everything. A total replacement home is needed.
Photos by David Busby