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Disaster Description
Livingston , Texas is 75 miles north east of Houston . This area was hit by hurricane Rita in 2005. Even though it is 100 miles inland from the Gulf by Lake Livingston it received severe damage from high winds. 

This area may not show many visible signs of the storm any more however many lives have been changed forever. The majority of Livingston has recovered well, however there are still homes scattered about that are unlivable.

Two years after the storm 54 families are still in FEMA trailers with little being done to help them recover. The work in this area will include home numerous rehabs and a new home.  Winter tourism and logging are the major industries that that provide employment to this region.

MDS Response
Winter tourism and logging are the major industries that provide employment to this region. From the beginning of January through March MDS volunteers completed 12 projects; 10 minor repairs, one clean up and a new build.

Working-on-the-foundation

Working on the foundation at a Livingston project.

Digging for the foundation

Digging for foundation work at a project in Livingston.

Rebuilding-a damaged home in Livingston

Rebuilding a damaged home in Livingston.

Ready-with-the-rebar

Ready with the rebar.

Pouring-Cement

Pouring cement for a firm foundation.

Drilling

Working on a project in Livingston, Texas.

Working-on-trusses

Working on trusses in Livingston, Texas.

Putting-up-a-wall

Framing up a new build in Livingston, Texas.

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Livingston, TX
MDS PO Box 1135
Onalaska , TX 77360

Project Directors: Jo and Kerry Eides
livingston(at)mds.mennonite.net
Tel: (717) 823-1752

Project Start Date: January 2008

Volunteer Status: This site is closed.

Volunteers to Date: 149

Jobs Started: 12

Jobs Completed: 12

Project End Date: February 29, 2008

Volunteer Information: Please read this file if you are planning and preparing for travel to work at Livingston, TX.

Livingston Volunteer Information

Volunteer preparation tips
In preparation for your trip to an MDS project, download the file below.

Volunteer Guide