September 14, 2018: Hurricane Florence, NC Hurricane
Hurricane Florence was the wettest tropical storm to ever hit North Carolina, dumping 35 inches of rain and causing widespread flooding and wind damage. The Team first responded to Lumberton and was assisted by many volunteers from The Pete Store
September 6, 2018: Northeast Flood Response
Throughout the summer of 2018 multiple communities in the Northeast have been devastated by floods, and sadly some communities were hit twice just weeks apart. When hundreds of homes flood, one way to really make a difference is to help communities remove all of their destroyed belongings. Not only is it hazardous to their health to keep the debris around, but it is mentally overwhelming to be surrounded by what remains of their homes. Removing the debris quickly from homes and the streets gives the community a sense of normalcy that is hard to find when a disaster like this happens.
September 6, 2018: Helping Hand For Tornado Victims
On Sunday, April 15th, a tornado touched down in Greensboro, North Carolina leaving thousands of homeowners with significant damage to their homes and cars. Some lost their roofs; many large trees were toppled onto houses and windows were blown out or shattered. There were so many families that needed help and with the help of one of our partners, Lowe’s we were able to organize volunteers from 14 different stores and help dozens of families remove trees from their homes and get their home sites cleaned up
September 6, 2018: Hidalgo County, Texas
June 21, 2018: Rio Grande Valley, TX Flood
More than 7,400 homes and business were affected after a foot of rain fell in the Rio Grande Valley. The work of gutting homes in the summer heat can be exhausting and there were many families in need of a helping hand. We were grateful for all the volunteers that came out to work alongside us.
May 27, 2018: Ellicott City, MD Flash Flood
For the second year in a row, Ellicott City, MD experienced devastating flash floods. Volunteers from the local Peterbilt dealer, The Pete Store worked alongside the Team removing furniture and ripping up floors so rebuilding could begin.
January 25, 2018: 2017 Year in Review
Between tornadoes, floods and hurricanes, 2017 was a record-breaking year. The Team responded to 15 communities from Pennsylvania to Texas.
September 26, 2017: In Florida Alongside Jimmie Johnson
First Response Team of America partnered with NASCAR driver Jimmie Johnson and dozens of Lowe’s Home Improvement volunteers to jumpstart the recovery in Florida after Hurricane Irma.
August 29, 2017: Helping in the wake of Hurricane Harvey
Volunteers with RAM Nation joined the Team in the wake of Hurricane Harvey to help the communities of Rockport and Aransas Pass, TX.
January 6, 2017: Looking back at the storms of 2016
The Team responded to more flooding in 2016 than any other type of disaster. From Houston, TX to West Virginia, Louisiana, Georgia, Florida and South Carolina, the Team responded to 12 communities over 8 months, helping families begin the daunting task of recovery.