Posted by: Sal Atticum
« on: March 27, 2009, 08:04:37 PM »If you haven't seen the other thread, Fargo sandbag filling closed at 6 pm today. Yeah, they kicked us out and made us go home
Hello everyone,
We have five buses ready to go to Fargo. We'll send the buses as soon as we have enough people to fill them. Houses are already going under water, Fargo needs our help now more than ever.
Stop by the Union A.S.A.P. if you would like to go. Right now none of the buses are full. We are expecting to run shifts of 6 hours in Fargo.
We will continue to have vans in Grand Forks for those who want to help locally.
Sincerely,
Tyrone & Mike
Hello everyone,
As many of us saw this evening on the televised city council meeting in Fargo, the residents of Fargo are only protected from the Red River up to a level of 40 feet in many places.
According to the National Weather Service Fargo will be up to 41.1 feet by 7pm on Friday. ( A level that no one living has ever seen ) By Saturday they will be up around 42 feet. An estimation that has increased by 2 feet very recently, catching Fargo unprepared and in great need.
The need for volunteers in Grand Forks still exists, however not nearly to the level in Fargo. There are essentially 3 or 4 locations in Grand Forks that need help. With over 12,000 students and no classes we can easily help Grand Forks and Fargo without anyone wanting for more.
With this in mind, we are tentatively planning on sending buses from the Memorial Union to Fargo at 8 am on Friday morning. With more shifts to be announced later.
If you are interested in helping please show up at the Memorial Union by 8 am. If you receive this after 8 am, come to the union and sign up to go to Fargo at a later time.
The fate of Fargo rests in our hands, because the sand bags we move will mean the difference between a dike overflowing, or holding strong as the river crests. Bring more than just yourself, get every friend you have, and everyone who lives near you to come as well.
If there will ever be a time for service, it is now.
Sincerely,
Tyrone & Mike
First of all, thank you for all of your efforts in helping our community! The amount of student turn out is remarkable!
Currently we will be unable to send buses to Fargo due to road conditions, we are monitoring the conditions and will send you an update if we are able to send buses. There is a need for volunteers in Grand Forks all day today, specifically in the Burke addition. Please fill out the form at http://flood.und.edu to volunteer and you will be notified when help is needed.
Our community NEEDS us to keep coming out and helping! So please keep up the great work and again thank you for your phenomenal efforts!
Tyrone & Mike