During Day 3 of PAR's deployment to Milton, Florida, after Hurricane Isaias, volunteers encountered a family facing storm damage alongside the loss of a loved one. Their experience was a humbling reminder that disaster response is about more than clearing debris—it's about showing up for people.

Four Prepare and Respond (PAR) volunteers are heading to Milton, Florida, to help families recover after Hurricane Isaias. More volunteers will follow, supported by the equipment, donations, and encouragement that make disaster response possible.

Before a storm brings down trees and damages homes, disaster response starts with preparation. PAR volunteers gathered October 8 to sharpen chainsaws, organize trailers, and check generators ahead of a possible deployment for Hurricane Isaias.

When a 100-foot oak tree became tangled among five other trees in a south Huntsville yard, homeowners struggled to find help. Five PAR disaster response volunteers said yes—and finished the job in two hours.