A Day in the Life of Disaster Response – Louisiana Flood Relief

Our mornings start around 7:00 with breakfast that’s graciously provided by a local organization. After breakfast, everyone packs a lunch, and we head out so we can be on the job sites by 8:00.

Most of our work involves helping homeowners begin the long process of recovering from the flooding. Many of the homes we’ve worked in have taken anywhere from 6 to 17 inches of water, and some even more.

Our job is to remove everything that the floodwater has damaged before mold has a chance to spread. That often means tearing out drywall, plaster, or wallboard about one foot above the highest water line—or sometimes removing entire walls if they’re too badly damaged. We also remove the wet insulation behind the walls and tear out flooring, especially linoleum and other materials where water gets trapped underneath. Once everything is cleaned out, we spray the exposed areas with a mold treatment to help prevent future growth.

Around noon, we stop for lunch. It’s a good opportunity to rest, enjoy some fellowship, and recharge before heading back to work.

We usually work until around 5:00 or 5:30 each evening before returning for supper at 6:00. After everyone gets cleaned up, we spend some time together playing games, talking about the day, and getting ready for another early morning.

The work is physically demanding, but it’s incredibly rewarding. Every wall we tear out and every floor we remove is another step toward helping a family rebuild their home and move forward after such a difficult time.

Thank you to everyone who has been praying for us. We truly appreciate your prayers—for safety, strength, wisdom, and most of all, that through our work people would see the love of Christ. Please continue to pray for the families affected by these floods as they begin the long journey of rebuilding.