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For those of you who follow me on Twitter or Facebook, you no doubt been inundated with information about the recent flooding in Pike County. What follows is a timeline of “tweets” that I sent out during our response effort. It’s so interesting to see how information was spread quickly, by so many, and with such astounding support. These tweets, for the most part, follow the efforts of one group to play a small part in a massive effort. We learned a lot…. learned how to lead, organize and handle wave after wave of both generosity and extreme shock-poverty. I learned how to communicate any need or request or update in EXACTLY 140 characters. Enjoy the read, and note that the proper way to follow the timeline would be to read from the bottom, up.

@jeremytackett Jul-28-2010 07:17:19 PM
RT @AngelaSparkman WYMT Sports: UK Football players to help Pike County flood victims http://bit.ly/bXVe16

@jeremytackett Jul-27-2010 12:05:04 AM
@kalebheitzman awesome. http://flic.kr/p/8gPuWW

@jeremytackett Jul-26-2010 06:34:35 PM
@kalebheitzman great video… featuring the song used in every tragedy since columbine.

@jeremytackett Jul-26-2010 04:17:34 PM
RT @AngelaSparkman: FEMA workers are in Pike Co. and setting up Disaster Recovery Centers in Raccoon and Harless Creek.

@jeremytackett Jul-26-2010 04:16:49 PM
1st Presbyterian is still giving out cleaning supplies, food, toiletries & clothing to anyone who was affected by flooding. Open until 8pm.

@jeremytackett Jul-24-2010 08:43:58 AM
Glad to hear that Pres. Obama has signed the disaster declaration to allow FEMA to go to work in Pike County. The story:http://bit.ly/9Lvo5V

@jeremytackett Jul-22-2010 02:34:44 PM
So, this road is in Pikeville. Yeah. http://tweetphoto.com/34231911

@jeremytackett Jul-22-2010 12:30:46 PM
We need vols in the afternoons/evenings at Pikeville 1st Presbyterian to help distribute items 2 victims. Call 606-437-4578 if u can help.

@jeremytackett Jul-21-2010 05:52:34 PM
NEEDED ITEMS: Please bring brooms, mops, buckets, floor cleaner, etc. to First Presbyterian Church. These are urgent need items. PlsRepost

@jeremytackett Jul-21-2010 08:08:33 AM
Found someone to pick up the food in Lex. Many thanks!!! Now, we need a double- axle trailer to pick up a piece of equipment. Any ideas??

@jeremytackett Jul-20-2010 08:05:15 PM
Is there anyone who will be in Lexington tomorrow who could pick up a food donation for us and bring it back to Pikeville??

@jeremytackett Jul-20-2010 06:16:11 PM
Heading home to dinner, then back to the church for a couple of hours. Thanks so much to everyone who has donated, volunteered, etc.

@jeremytackett Jul-20-2010 12:02:58 PM
@friendsdriftinn CAP is at our church, so if u send to 508 Cedar Ck Rd, Pikeville, 41501, we’ll pass along to them.

@jeremytackett Jul-20-2010 11:48:42 AM
@friendsdriftinn we’re working with Christian Appalachian Project. Donation info available by calling 866-270-4227. Thanks!

@jeremytackett Jul-20-2010 07:44:24 AM
@angelasparkman Christian App Project will be training flood relief volunteers today @ Pikeville First Prebyterian Ch. 606.437.4578 for info

@jeremytackett Jul-20-2010 07:26:29 AM
At the church early this morning. If you can help sort/distribute clothing and food today, please come by 1st Presbyterian between 8a & 8p.

@jeremytackett Jul-19-2010 09:20:53 PM
Huge thanks to everyone who helped out with relief efforts today. We’ll be back at it at Pikeville 1st Presbyterian bright and early 2mrrow

@jeremytackett Jul-19-2010 03:26:10 PM
URGENT: We need volunteers @ First Presbyterian Church 2 help sort and distribute clothes. If u can help, call 437-4578 or come by plsRepost

@jeremytackett Jul-19-2010 11:34:36 AM
We need volunteers this afternoon / evening at the church to help take in donations. If you can help, please call the church @ 606-437-4578.

@jeremytackett Jul-19-2010 11:33:20 AM
If you would like to donate clothing, please take the items directly to the area shelters. Find open shelters here: http://bit.ly/9sST09

@jeremytackett Jul-19-2010 11:31:33 AM
Pikeville First Presbyterian Church is continuing to take donations of water, food and cleaning supplies for flood victims today until 8 pm.

@jeremytackett Jul-18-2010 08:08:34 PM
@neilwymt Christian Appalachian Project now set up Pikeville First Presbyterian Church. Training for volunteers there at 8:30am tomorrow.

@jeremytackett Jul-18-2010 06:18:41 PM
Pikeville First Presbyterian Ch. is now accepting food, water, cleaning supplies, and CLOTHING 4 flood victims. 5-8p Sun, 8-8 during the wk.

@jeremytackett Jul-18-2010 02:20:17 PM
@neilwymt Pikeville First Presbyterian will be a drop off pt 4 food/water/toiletries beginning @ 5 today. Can u help us get the word out?

@jeremytackett Jul-18-2010 01:24:04 PM
Beginning at 5 pm, food, toiletry items, and water can b dropped off at Pikeville First Presbyterian Church. Water is needed URGENTLY. plsRT

@jeremytackett Jul-18-2010 01:22:40 PM
Christian Appalachian Project will b using @PikevilleFPC as operations ctr for disaster relief. Updates will b posted here as we have them.

@jeremytackett Jul-18-2010 01:07:48 PM
@neilwymt sounds great. They’re bringing in teams from Corbin & Mt. Vernon. I’ll shoot you a message when they arrive. Should b abt 5 or 6p

@jeremytackett Jul-18-2010 11:49:01 AM
@neilwymt They are setting up now and will be operational this evening. Training volunteers in the am to assist in relief efforts.

@jeremytackett Jul-18-2010 11:48:28 AM
@neilwymt Christian Appalachian Project will be using Pikeville First Presbyterian Church as it’s Disaster Relief Operations Center

@jeremytackett Jul-17-2010 11:09:28 PM
RT @AngelaSparkman: Hearing Pikeville United Methodist Church is open as a shelter for flood victims.

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