During the night on September 20, 2009 Douglas, Paulding, and Carroll counties experienced an extreme period of heavy rain that caused major flash flooding throughout many areas. Tragically, lives were lost in this flooding. Homes were damaged, roads washed away, and thousands were without power and water.
Douglas county schools were closed for one week, and upon returning to school many families were forced to take alternate routes. Teachers arrived earlier than usual to be with students whose parents had to drop them off early to allow for extra time to commute to work.
Harvester's gym was also flooded. Harvester families arrived as soon as possible to begin emptying the standing water out of the building. Unfortunately the floor was ruined, but new construction has begun.
Many Harvester students volunteered at emergency relief sites handing out water and basic toiletries. Others assisted families that had water damage to their home by repainting, ripping out carpet, and restoring damaged areas.
Douglas county schools were closed for one week, and upon returning to school many families were forced to take alternate routes. Teachers arrived earlier than usual to be with students whose parents had to drop them off early to allow for extra time to commute to work.
Harvester's gym was also flooded. Harvester families arrived as soon as possible to begin emptying the standing water out of the building. Unfortunately the floor was ruined, but new construction has begun.
Many Harvester students volunteered at emergency relief sites handing out water and basic toiletries. Others assisted families that had water damage to their home by repainting, ripping out carpet, and restoring damaged areas.
A photo of one of the hundreds of washed out roads:
Here is a photo of the gym floor ready to be replaced:
