Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
Aerial photo of Preston Ave Friday morning.
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.
DOC workers saving a tree to protect the dyke on the northwest side of Preston Ave bridge.
Countless community members of all ages spent the day filling and delivering sandbags around Waitsburg.
Saturday sunset in Waitsburg brightens the end of a tough day.
Lisa Morrow stayed in good spirits while she helped Keith Marlow and his crew fill sandbags.
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
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
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