Brethren Disaster Ministries needs Volunteers

Many of you are aware of the extensive flooding that took place in Minot, North Dakota in early June of 2011. Extensive flooding along the Souris River damaged or destroyed thousands of homes and forced the evacuation of approximately 12,000 residents. A severe housing and labor shortage sparked by the nearby oil boom was worsened by the flood, leaving residents confronted with an expensive real-estate market and a lack of skilled workers to rebuild. Since the flood, the city of Minot has struggled to meet the needs of many of its residents.

Brethren Disaster Ministries is working closely with FEMA and other National VOAD member organizations to recruit and mobilize volunteers to assist with specific work in the area. A current shortage of local licensed electricians has created a backlog of work that threatens to hinder the recovery process.

BDM is seeking electricians to do residential wiring in flood damaged homes in the area. The need for electricians is immediate as there are currently 90 homes waiting for electrical wiring to be completed before re-construction can continue. Below are the specific criteria for volunteer electricians interested in serving the people of Minot.

• Electricians needed immediately and through the next few months. 

• Electricians must be Master level or Journeyman.

• Must be willing to serve for a minimum of 2 weeks.

Through BDM’s partnerships, selected individuals will be provided with round trip transportation, food and lodging.

Interested individuals should contact BDM offices at 1-800-451-4407 for additional details.

Please feel free to distribute this e-mail to friends, relatives, coworkers etc.

Thank you for your assistance with this specific request.

In Christ, Zach Wolgemuth
Associate Director, Brethren Disaster Ministries