From Florida to Georgia and all throughout the Appalachian mountain range, residents are now facing the aftermath of devastating Hurricane Helene.  Flooded communities, roofs ripped from homes, massive downed trees, and thousands without power now left wondering how they will recover.  That’s where Virginia-based God’s Pit Crew steps in to provide assistance in getting back on track.

The storm that began as a constantly growing tropical system officially made landfall as a catastrophic Category 4 storm in the Big Bend area of Florida late Thursday night.  After constant communication with onsite officials, God’s Pit Crew’s Immediate Disaster Response team will deploy Monday, September 30, from headquarters in Danville, Virginia, and travel to Valdosta, Georgia, to help victims of extensive wind damage and torrential flooding left behind by Hurricane Helene.

God’s Pit Crew semi-trucks and haulers equipped with dehumidifiers, generators, chainsaws, tarps and other equipment to assist with cleanup efforts will be on hand to assist victims of this storm.  These resources will be used to remove mud, wet carpet and furniture, and wet drywall from homes – as well as assist homeowners with damaged tree and debris removal.

The God’s Pit Crew Immediate Disaster Response Team will travel to the affected area on Monday, September 30, with plans for the crew to remain through Sunday, October 13.  Additional deployments may be announced at a later date, if needed.

 Individuals in need of assistance are asked to email ImmediateResponse@GodsPitCrew.org with their name, phone number, address, and a brief description of the scope of work that is needed.  Volunteers will be working to muck out homes, assist with drying efforts and mold remediation, cut and remove damaged trees, and pray with families.

“Our hearts ache for everyone that has faced multiple disasters all within the year,” remarked God’s Pit Crew President Randy Johnson.  “These people are now dealing with the immense damage left behind by Hurricane Helene, but our crews are prepared to go and help as many people as possible as they begin to clean up the destruction.”

Johnson explained that response by the God’s Pit Crew ministry would not be possible without the kind donations that fund all of the organization’s relief efforts.

“We pray to always do more and serve more, but that of course requires resources – our biggest needs are donations to continue providing product to the areas in need and volunteers to help onsite,” said Johnson.  “The people we’re blessed to serve are experiencing what may be the darkest times of their lives, but it’s your generosity that gives them hope that they can keep going.”

This serves as a return to Valdosta, Georgia, for God’s Pit Crew as volunteers spent weeks assisting with Hurricane Idalia relief efforts in the city last October.  Helene is the third storm to strike Valdosta in just over a year.  Hurricane Debby left thousands without power last month, while Hurricane Idalia damaged an estimated 1,000 homes in 2023.

 God’s Pit Crew has also sent a semi-load of relief supplies including Blessing Buckets and bottled water to Madison, Florida, to aid community restoration efforts.  Blessing Buckets are five-gallon buckets containing non-perishable food, water, hygiene items, first-aid kits, Bibles, and handwritten notes of encouragement.

For those looking to assist with God’s Pit Crew’s disaster response initiatives, volunteer and donation opportunities can be found by visiting GodsPitCrew.org or by calling and speaking to a representative at (434) 836-4472.