About Us

photo courtesy of Bret Gerbe

In response to the recent flood disaster which destroyed thousands of homes, and left many citizens homeless in Cobb and surrounding metro Atlanta areas, Cobb County Disaster Recovery has mobilized and is taking immediate action to assist those affected by the flood.

Comprised of more than 20 Cobb faith-based organizations, non profits, business, local government and civic groups, CDR was developed in 2005 in response to Hurricane Dennis. CDR is a volunteer-based, long-term coordination committee dedicated and determined to assist families, individuals and businesses impacted by natural disasters.

Affected Areas/Damage Estimates
Cobb Emergency Management Agency (CEMA) estimates that more than 1,500 homes were affected by flooding caused by the floods of 2009. The hardest hit areas were in the South Cobb communities of Powder Springs and Austell where many a significant number of homes were destroyed with residents are currently displaced. Rebuilding the homes and lives of those affected requires the support of diverse community partners and resources engaged in long term collaboration.

Purpose

To coordinate long-term recovery actions/assistance for those individuals and families impacted by disaster in Cobb County.

Responsibilities

To provide assistance in flood recovery, beyond FEMA resources

To serve as a coordination point for recovery funds, in-kind resources and volunteer labor in damage assessment, case management and rebuilding

To serve as a forum for faith-based, nonprofits, civic organizations, local government and businesses seeking to assist flood victims.

To act as a recovery liaison, accountable to the public through member representatives.

Leadership

photo courtesy of Bret Gerbe

Chair

Brad Hulsey, Former Powder Springs Mayor/AFLAC

Secretary

Andy Peabody, MUST Ministries

Treasurer

Darlene Duke, Sweetwater Valley CAMP
Darlene@svcamp.org

Casework Chair/Co-Chair

Carolyn Bridges, The Center for Family Resources

PR/Communications Chair

Rashid Mosley, United Way in Cobb County
rmosley@unitedwayatlanta.org

Volunteer Management Chair

Jenaila Hawkins, MUST Ministries
hawkins@mustministries.org

Program Manager

Cary Loesing, Cobb Disaster Recovery
cary@cobbrecovery.org
404-890-0237 (404-890-0CDR)

photo courtesy of Bret Gerbe

Assisting Organizations

Composed of faith-based, nonprofits, civic organizations, local government and businesses seeking to work together in collaboration to achieve successful long term recovery.

Contact Information

Cobb Disaster Recovery - Long Term Recovery Committee

Cary Loesing, Program Manager
P.O. Box 855 Austell, GA 30168
Phone: 404-890-0237 (404-890-0CDR)
Email: cary@cobbrecovery.org
Fax: 770.421.6297