Deployment Details
Hurricane Isaias Deployment
Everything you need before you arrive on site — location, who to call, the timeline, and what to bring.
Hello Team, we have just confirmed our deployment to Pensacola, FL. The damage across Escambia and Santa Rosa counties is widespread. We have many church partners in the region that we will be serving with. Thank you for your passion to Serve and heart to make a difference!
Site Location
- Base
- Echo Life Church
- Address
- 3850 N Davis Hwy, Pensacola, FL 32503
- GPS
- 30.4527, -87.2189
- Dates
- Monday – TBD
- Check-in
- Check in with Kyle Hicks or the Admin Team Lead on-site upon arrival. If arriving late, let Kyle Hicks or Caleb Harris know beforehand.
Contact On-Site
Kyle Hicks
Lead Admin
205-915-2609
Caleb Harris
Teams Director
205-540-1014
Timeline Schedule
- Sunday, 6:00 AM Equipment team departs — first team leaves the warehouse to transport equipment and set up base.
- Monday Assessments & initial serve teams — damage assessments begin; serve teams deploy as opportunities are confirmed.
- 2-Week Window Operation runs two weeks starting Monday, extended or adjusted as needed.
Teams Needed Sign Up
- Debris
- Trees down, debris cleanup
- Culinary
- Feeding serve teams on-site
- CARE
- Minister to homeowners
- Assessment
- Daily assessments, week 1
- Admin
- Manage data, coordinate teams
- Transportation
- Move 8–10 equipment loads
- Media
- Stories, photos, and video
What To Bring Pack List
Clothes
- Week's worth of shirts, pants, underwear, socks
- Work boots & spare shoes
- Work gloves
- Jacket / rain gear
- Sleepwear
- Hat
- Sunglasses
- Buff (optional)
Toiletries
- Toothbrush, toothpaste, floss, mouthwash
- Razor & shaving supplies
- Soap, body wash, deodorant
- Towel, washcloth, loofah, wet wipes
- Feminine products
- Makeup & hair care
- Sunscreen
- Lotion, Q-tips, contacts & solution, nail clippers
- Chapstick / Gold Bond powder
- Laundry bag
- Shower shoes
Sleeping
- Air mattress (space may be limited)
- Sheets, blanket, pillow
- Sleeping bag
- Ear plugs
- Sleep mask
- CPAP machine
Medications
- Prescription medications & ointments
- Small first aid kit
- Pain reliever, antacid, allergy meds, vitamins
Documents
- Photo ID
- Travel documents
- Credit / debit cards
- Passport (if applicable)
Technology & Tools
- Phone, charger, earbuds
- Power strip with USB port
- Flashlight & spare batteries
- Multi-tool / pocket knife
- Personal laptop (optional)
- Travel sewing kit
Miscellaneous
- Cash (small bills)
- Spare eyeglasses
- Bug spray / repellent
- Ziploc bags, assorted sizes
- Reusable water bottle
- Coffee mug
Comfort Items
- Bible / books
- Music or cards
- Stress reliever of choice
Not all-inclusive — pack based on your own deployment needs. Meals are provided by the on-site culinary team.
Before you go: Flexibility matters — circumstances vary by deployment. Stay in touch with family while serving. First deployment? Listen, watch, and learn. Remember why we do this: People Matter To God.