The Sheep Dog Impact Assistance team will be deploying a Disaster Response (DR) Team to Florida in the wake of Hurricane Helene.
The DR Team will rally at the Center for Nonprofits in Rogers, Arkansas on Monday, September 30th at 8 AM to gear up and brief before we start our mission. We will also have a secondary meet-up point in the Levy County area including Perry, FL and the surrounding areas.
If you are available to deploy, please CLICK HERE TO REGISTER. After registering, you will be contacted with more information regarding the Florida rally point.
Requirements for Deployment – All Registrants MUST:
- Register as a DRM Volunteer using the button or link above (https://www.tfaforms.com/5038019);
- Be an SDIA Member or Volunteer (sign up at https://sheepdogia.org/get-involved);
- Have proof of Health/Medical insurance;
- Be able to transport yourself to the rally point; and
- Be able to pay for your personal expenses to/from the rally point.
- Click here for a Required Gear list.
- After registering, volunteers will be contacted with deployment details.
We are in need of financial donations to replenish supplies of tarps, nails, and supplies, as well as for vehicle & chainsaw fuel.
Secure online financial donations can be made via this link. Gift cards and financial donations can also be dropped off or mailed to Sheep Dog Impact Assistance, 1200 W. Walnut St., Suite 2310, Rogers AR 72756.
DRM DEPLOYMENT GEAR LIST
Required DRM Gear
- Sturdy, above ankle, steel-toed boots
- Heavy work/duty pants and belt
- Shirts (Red DRM SDIA logo shirts, long or short sleeve)*
- Work Gloves
- Eye Protection or Sunglasses
*SDIA red DRM shirts will be provided if you have none.
Recommended Gear
- Cold Weather Gear (SDIA jackets, hoodies, fleece, etc.)
- Cap/Hat, Bandana
- Camelback/Water bottle
- Pocket knife
- Tactical knife/machete
- Sleeping bag (cold weather)
- 2-person tent
- Basic first aid kit (bandages, antiseptic ointment, small scissors, pain reliever, tweezers, burn cream, moleskin)
- Ear Protection
- Misc Items: snacks, water, duct tape, lip balm, dry bags, ziplock/trash bags, matches/lighter, camera, notebook and pen, flashlight/headlamp, extra batteries, sunscreen, bug spray
Other needs:
- Sleeping pad and pillow
- Cot
- Extra clothing, shoes or boots, socks
- Rain gear/poncho
- Hygiene kit (soap, toothbrush, towel & washcloth, tp, etc) +
- Baby wipes +
- Portable stove, plate/cup/bowl/utensils
- Misc tools (hammer, multitool/trauma shears, collapsible shovel, riggers belt, rope, etc) +
- Battery bank (for cell phones)
- Rope +
- Personal items: cash, credit/debit card, government-issued ID, medications (prescriptions, pain reliever, allergy), hand sanitizer, phone charger, wet wipes, tissues)
+ Items that SDIA may provide if available
