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                          <span>By now, we have all seen the horrific images of Hurricane Harvey's destructive path through Houston, Southeast Texas, and Southwest Louisiana, producing record-shattering rains and flooding in some communities.<br> <br> Before Harvey made landfall, UMCOR was working with United Methodist Church conferences to ready resources and volunteers for the relief and recovery efforts.<br> UMC volunteers from these conferences are UMCOR's feet on the ground, and they are actively responding to this ongoing and developing disaster.<br> <br> </span>
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                           Hygiene kits provide basic necessities to people who have been forced to leave their homes because of human conflict or natural disaster.&nbsp;
                           <span>Hygiene&nbsp;</span>kits are also used as learning tools in personal hygiene, literacy, nutrition, and cooking classes.
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                           Hygiene Kit Value:&nbsp;$12 per kit
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                          <strong>Hygiene Kit Materials</strong>
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                           <li>1 hand towel</li>
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                            <li>15 x 25 inches to 17 x 27 inches</li>
                            <li>Kitchen, cleaning, and microfiber towels not acceptable</li>
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                           <li>1 washcloth</li>
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                           <li>1 comb</li>
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                            <li>Comb needs to be sturdy and longer than 6&nbsp;inches long</li>
                            <li>No pocket combs or&nbsp;<span>picks</span>&nbsp;please</li>
                            <li>Rattail combs and combs without handles are acceptable with a minimum of 6 inches of teeth</li>
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                           <li>1 metal nail file or nail clippers</li>
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                            <li>No emery boards, please</li>
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                           <li>1 bath-size soap</li>
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                            <li>3 oz. and larger sizes only</li>
                            <li>No Ivory or Jergens soap due to moisture content</li>
                            <li>Do not remove from original packaging</li>
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                           <li>1 toothbrush</li>
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                            <li>Adult size only</li>
                            <li>Do not remove from original packaging</li>
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                           <li>6 adhesive bandages</li>
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                            <li>¾ inch to 1&nbsp;<span>inch-size</span></li>
                            <li>Common household Band-Aids</li>
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                           <li>1 plastic bag</li>
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                            <li>One-gallon size sealable bag only</li>
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                           <li>$1.00 to purchase toothpaste</li>
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                          <strong>Assembly Directions</strong>
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                           Set the $1.00 for toothpaste aside to be included in a separate envelope. Lay out the hand towel flat on a table. Lay the washcloth flat in the center of the hand towel. Place all remaining items on top of the washcloth. Fold over the sides of the hand towel to cover all of the items. Fold over one end of the hand towel so that it covers all of the items. Grasp the bundle of items tightly and roll over the remainder of the hand towel tightly. Place the tightly rolled bundle in the plastic bag. Remove as much air as possible and seal the bag.
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                           <li>All items must be new.</li>
                           <li>Do not wash any of the items as they will be considered used.</li>
                           <li>Please remove all packaging, unless otherwise specified.</li>
                           <li>All emergency kits are carefully planned to make them usable in the greatest number of situations. Due to the fact that strict rules often govern product entry into international countries, it is important that kits contain only the requested items, nothing more.</li>
                           <li>Do not include any personal notes, money, or additional material in the kits. These things must be painstakingly removed and will delay the shipment.</li>
                           <li>UMCOR is now purchasing toothpaste in bulk to be added to Hygiene Kits before shipping to ensure that the product does not expire before they are sent.&nbsp;Do not put single dollar bills in each kit.&nbsp;Collect all money for toothpaste and shipping, then&nbsp;place it in a separate envelope and send along with the kit donations.</li>
                           <li>UMCOR does require that all patriotic symbols be removed from the kit contents. For example, if an item in a kit has a stamp that contains the American Flag, that stamp must be removed, covered, or blacked out.</li>
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                          <strong>Packing &amp; Shipping Instructions</strong>
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                           <li>Box Weight:&nbsp;Each packed box cannot exceed 66 pounds.</li>
                           <li>Complete 2 packing lists:&nbsp;one for your records and one to put on the shipping box.</li>
                           <li>Paste the shipping&nbsp;<span>label / packing</span>&nbsp;list on the outside of each box you send. The shipping list helps the depot to quickly process kits.</li>
                           <li>Processing &amp; Shipping Costs:&nbsp;Please enclose an envelope containing at least $1 for each kit you send. This donation enables kits to be sent to areas in need.&nbsp;</li>
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                          We are grateful for all the generosity and we request prayers, patience and understanding while we wait to respond to UMCOR and UMVIM.&nbsp;
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                          We expect to receive calls for Early Response Team work starting in late September and possibly continuing until at least November. If anyone is interested in joining a team, please contact your pastor, or one of the leaders below.&nbsp;
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                          Polly Turner is the Conference Trainer and will be happy to train at almost any location. If any church would like to sponsor an 8 hour, one day training class (or two 4 hour classes at night), contact Polly Turner directly.&nbsp;
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                          <strong><em>This is what we can do now to greatly benefit those affected by this hurricane:&nbsp;</em></strong>
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                          <strong>Urge your churches to give generously to UMCOR Domestic Disaster Response Advance #901670. Please direct any money you collect through this UMCOR account. Through this account, UMCOR distributes financial assistance to disaster affected conferences. There is a great need for financial support of relief efforts.&nbsp;</strong>
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                          The Desert Southwest Conference gives thanks for the generosity shown by so many sacrificial hearts. All love, action and prayers are appreciated, now and in the future. With your help, God's glory will continue to be evident through every disaster we face.
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                          <strong>Fred Heggestad</strong>
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                          Desert Southwest Conference&nbsp;
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                          fheggestad@msn.com &nbsp;
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                          702-565-6049 (office)&nbsp;
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                          Desert Southwest Conference&nbsp;
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                          polly@ix.netcom.com&nbsp;
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                          480-897-2880 (home)&nbsp;
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                          480-861-9033 (cell)
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