FEMA RELIEF

Individuals may apply online for Federal Emergency Management Association (FEMA) relief using the FEMA button here, or they may call 1-800-621-3362. Visit DisasterAssistance.gov for more information.

SHELTER, SHOWER, MEAL

Please contact Red Cross/City Park Gym to ensure they are still serving as a shelter before directing anyone.

City Park Gym, 601 Camp Northern Rd., 770-467-4757

The First United Methodist Church (1401 Maple Dr.) was one of the first shelters the Red Cross set up in the area for storm victims. This site is no longer operating as a shelter.

RELIEF

For relief assistance, call 678-453-4508 Monday through Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.  Financial donations can be dropped off at the Chamber of Commerce or mailed to Griffin Spalding County at PO Box 72, Griffin, GA 30223. Please indicate GS Tornado Relief 23 on the donation.

ANIMAL CONTROL FEMA TRAILER

Call 770-467-4772 for details.

DONATIONS

Thank you to ALL who have been partnering in this effort!

City Church on Solomon (220 E. Solomon St., Griffin), continues to serve as a point of distribution for emergency relief, but they are now providing relief supplies directly to agencies that distribute to the community.  Organizations (only) can pick up from the site on Thursday and Saturday between 10am and 4pm.

No volunteers or donations are needed at this time. 

VOLUNTEER

Griffin has routed much requests for help, donations, and volunteers through its Call Center.  Please call 678-453-4508 between 9am and 6pm for information.

The Chamber of Commerce provided snacks and hot meals for workers and First Responders at Historic City Hall for much fo the crisis period. 

Chainsaw and Heavy Equipment crews should report to the Senior Center (885 Memorial Drive) to receive a work order. 

Track Rock Baptist Church out of Blairsville, Georgia served from February 3-8 in Griffin. They brought heavy equipment and helped with tree removal in the areas hit hardest by the storm. They stayed in FBC facilities while they were here. Thank you for extending hospitality to these new friends who will be coming to help our community.

For much of the past few weeks, Samaritan’s Purse has been stationed at Oak Hill Baptist Church (100 Lakeside Rd., Williamson). Please contact the organization directly to learn about their current efforts to provide relief. Samaritan’s Purse accepts volunteers to help for a day or more. Their current work is removal and salvaging of personal property and furniture, tree work and debris cleanup, roof tapping and temporary repair. Please sign up at their website or call 470-217-1234. Homeowners may request assistance by calling 470-217-0652. This service is free and provided to homeowners who have little or no insurance. Requests are handled on need and volunteer availability.

Thank you to ALL who volunteered for this effort!

Team Rubicon worked diligently in Griffin through Monday, January 30. They set up “camp” at FBC Griffin during their two-week assignment here. 

Thank you to ALL who volunteered for this effort! The WASH Team finished its last load on Thursday, January 26.

First Baptist Griffin organized a WASH team to assist those workers from out of town who need help with laundry. Over 70 volunteers from FBC Griffin stood at the ready to pick up loads of laundry for out-of-town linemen and other workers.

FOOD

The Salvation Army provided meals during the crisis. Please call 770-412-6561 for details.

DFACS will replace food for those on SNAP. Call 1-877-423-4746 for details.

SBA

U.S. Small Business Administration: For assistance with SBA non-COVID EIDL and physical loss loans related to natural disasters, call 800-659-2955 from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. ET, Monday to Friday or email disastercustomerservice@sba.gov.

REQUEST FOR HELP

If you need help or would like to volunteer, please call 678-453-4508 or fill out the form linked here. If you need to speak to someone about mental health during this time, please call 988.