Emergency response center

The Waitsburg Christian Church on Main Street has opened an emergency response center. The church is open in 24/7 for those who need a place to stay, with plenty of bottled water, food and resources. Use the front access on Main Street. Questions about church facilities can go to Pastor Matthew Wyatt, 916-622-9932. Volunteers are needed to stay at the church during daylight hours.

Resources for school-age children

Waitsburg School District Superintendent Mark Pickle and Rosy Nechodom, provided an update on resources for children affected by the flood.

Free breakfast and lunch at the school

Transportation support

Counseling support

Shoes, clothes, books

Call Rosy for help with the items above: 509-520-6875. Rosy said affected children will show signs of trauma in different ways - parents know their children best. If parents notice different behavior, talk with children and call Rosy for support. She also recommended getting kids back into their normal school routine.

Showers

The school district has also opened up showers for those in need. Available 3:15-5:15 p.m. Call Denise Winnett, school administrative assistant, during school hours, 509-337-6351, and call Gabe Kiefel after 3:15 p.m., 509-240-4878. Access to washers and dryers is also available at the school.

Sandbag return

Wastewater treatment plant

Fairgrounds

County rock pit

Additional help on offer

Bagged lunches will be available through Feb. 16 at the Waitsburg Christian Church

Daycare is also available at the Waitsburg Christian Church.

The Waitsburg Christian Church is not ADA accessible, but help will be given to those who need access for meals, respite or fellowship.

Individuals offering assistance

Courtesy photo

Horses stand on a little island created by the flood, unphased by the new lake in their dry lot. The horses had access to safe, dry land with fresh hay and clean water, but they were reluctant to leave their hay bale.

Meals for those affected and hardworking volunteers: Margie Benson, 509-629-2988

Heavy equipment and tool-sharing system: Bryan Martin, 509-629-2300

Support for our affected families (childcare, laundry, cleaning, etc.): Joy Smith, 509-539-8773

Pickup trucks or trailers for sandbag pickup: KC Kuykendall, 509-396-1460

Donations needed - please drop off at the Waitsburg Christian Church

Walkie-talkies (with instruction manuals) portable white boards and markers, garbage bags, sandwich bags, small brown paper lunch bags, paper plates (large and small), paper bowls, napkins, towels, toilet paper, plastic utensils: forks, knives, spoons, zip ties, pens, paper, Post-It notes and first aid supplies