Mission trip for teens: Cleaning up after Hurricane Matthew
@PatZAnthony (14749)
Charlotte, North Carolina
November 8, 2016 5:29pm CST
Another group of young people will be leaving the area to clean up some of what Hurricane Matthew left behind.
One person told me she is taking her sleeping bag, clothes for a few days and that is it!
Someone in charge of the mission will supply water, food, and a place to sleep. Sounds like a fun way to spend a few days!
Do you have groups cleaning up a mess left by Hurricane Matthew where you live?
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@PatZAnthony (14749)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
10 Nov 16
It is a disgrace that there has to be a clean up crew for the tourists. We see this here too at the beaches and more.
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@LadyDuck (502807)
• Italy
10 Nov 16
@PatZAnthony Yes it is a shame. We have garbage bins in every park and along the roads and we use them, so why not the tourists? It's a real shame.
@LadyDuck (502807)
• Italy
10 Nov 16
@Marty1 It is every year. The tourists, especially the young people camping near the lakes and the rivers, leave all their garbage there. They do not throw their wastes and garbage, they abandon everything on the ground. Not to mention that sometimes they use the woods just like they were their toilets. It's disgusting.
@Shellyann36 (11383)
• United States
18 Nov 16
Hubby's family is from the Robeson county area near Lumberton, where quite a bit of the damage was. The local unemployment agency was sending folks out to help clean up for $14 an hour. Several other groups have volunteered in the area as well. They really need the help, so many people lost everything.
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@Shellyann36 (11383)
• United States
23 Nov 16
@PatZAnthony Yes the area still looks horrible and I hate the fact that the families are still left with no where to stay.
@PatZAnthony (14749)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
21 Nov 16
Yes, they saw that some really had nothing left. But the pile of wood and glass still has to be removed from the streets, parking lots, yards. It is a mess.
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@bunnybon7 (50970)
• Holiday, Florida
10 Nov 16
i don't know any but that sounds like something very nice and kind to do if able
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@PatZAnthony (14749)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
17 Nov 16
It is always nice to hear there are young people who will help others.
@PatZAnthony (14749)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
21 Nov 16
There is just too much work to be done for individuals to do without help.
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@PatZAnthony (14749)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
9 Nov 16
There is so much work to be done. The USA has not finished cleaning up from Hurricane Katrina (2005) if you can believe that.
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@JudyEv (382496)
• Rockingham, Australia
9 Nov 16
@PatZAnthony It must be a tremendous task though with dozens of houses, shops etc all flattened.
@PatZAnthony (14749)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
9 Nov 16
You have many weather issues where you are. Hope there is always someone to help when you need it.
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@Lucky15 (37391)
• Philippines
9 Nov 16
@PatZAnthony after the typhoon, i complain with cleaning, but knowing what had happened to one around our area, felt blessed
We also have that group whenever a natural calamity occurred specially , typhoons. It is in those times , when people really do their best to help the people affected to rise up again .
@quantum2020 (12054)
• Ciudad De Mexico, Mexico
9 Nov 16
It seems like a fun way to contribute to a noble cause
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@PatZAnthony (14749)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
9 Nov 16
They really enjoy doing the work and are all physically able to do a ton of work others can't.
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@PatZAnthony (14749)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
9 Nov 16
It is amazing how much work still has to be done. People w/o housing-cars ruined-it just goes on and on.
@BelleStarr (61463)
• United States
19 Nov 16
We didn't get any issues from the hurricane so no would be my answer.
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@PatZAnthony (14749)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
10 Nov 16
There are several crews concentrating on various areas. They will make a big difference.
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