LCC Disaster Response

LCC Disaster Response recognizes 21 new sawyers that completed LCMS basic and intermediate chainsaw training on May 1st – 2nd at Camp Manitoqua in Frankfort, IL. These new sawyers joined another 23 chainsaw team volunteers from the NID in clearing trees around this Christian camp from storm damage and to make trails passable. Thank you to our knowledgeable instructors, team leaders and volunteers willing to learn how to use their skills to help those in need. One of the new sawyers sent a text that read, “I sure appreciate the fabulous training and belonging to a great team! It is a blessing!”

Today was the last day for LCC LERT to serve in Lena. It has been such a pleasure to serve in this town. St John Lutheran Church members and community residents have been so welcoming and appreciative of our work. I went to the Casey’s gas station today to get pizza for our small group for lunch. The lady asked if I was with another group in town and I told her no, I was with the LERT team from St John’s. She said, “Oh, you’re the lift team! Thank you so much for what you are doing here!” We definitely tackled a very complex lift job today using many rigging techniques. All of the very dangerous limbs were removed safely. The homeowner was so pleased and relieved that he didn’t have to worry about his home or garage being badly damaged.

LCC LERT volunteers began their work in Roscoe serving out or St. Andrew’s in Rockton, IL. This damage is also from a tornado that struck last Friday, April 17th. They worked at 3 sites today with each of the homeowners greatly appreciating the work done to make their property safe again. It truly is a blessing to serve in both communities!