Volunteer Hattiesburg in need of volunteers

HATTIESBURG, Miss - Volunteer Hattiesburg is in need for more volunteers.

Its flood recovery efforts is working, but not in a timely manner it has hoped. March's floods has caused severe damage all over the Pine Belt and currently the organization only has 4 groups of volunteers.

Elizabeth Winton of Volunteer Hattiesburg said, "You know a lot of people do not have flood insurance to cover all of the damages and fix everything in their house."

The organization is looking for more groups that can help with mucking homes and properly disposing hazardous materials.

"We are relying on local volunteers to help the survivors that were affected by the floods to help rebuild their homes" said Winton.

If you would like to volunteer you can call (601) 545-7141 ext. 213