Shreveport Welcomes Its First Community Lighthouse!
Hey there, Shreveport! Exciting news for our Mooretown neighborhood as it gears up to welcome the region’s very first community lighthouse. You might be wondering, what exactly does that mean? Well, let’s dive into the details!
For those of us who have lived through intense weather challenges like hurricanes, tornadoes, and ice storms, the idea of having a neighborhood safety net is certainly a welcoming relief. The Mooretown Community Lighthouse, located at the Morning Star Baptist Church, is set to be a haven for locals when those pesky disasters come knocking on our doors.
What is a Community Lighthouse?
This lighthouse is not just a decorative structure; it’s designed as a safe space for residents during emergencies, especially when there are power outages. Doesn’t that sound fantastic? Community volunteers like Ella Harris have shared that the lighthouse will operate on solar power, enabling it to offer crucial services when the lights go out. It will serve as a shelter where individuals can come to stay warm or cool, grab a bite to eat, charge their phones, or even power up medical devices if needed.
A Helping Hand When You Need It Most
Margie Fair, also a dedicated volunteer at the lighthouse, pointed out how important these services are for families living nearby. “We have family members that live in the area that will need these services in the event of the power outages,” she explained. It’s so comforting to know that help is just around the corner when times get tough.
The Lighthouse Keepers
But that’s not all! The lighthouse will be manned by a trained volunteer crisis response team, affectionately known as the lighthouse keepers. These dedicated individuals will be ready to spring into action during emergencies. They have a plan in place to check in with residents, ensuring that everyone is safe and sound. Pastor Theron Jackson from Morning Star Baptist Church emphasized that “for us, that means providing help within our capability, in partnership with government and emergency services.”
Learning from New Orleans
This isn’t just a shot in the dark; community lighthouses have seen fantastic results in places like New Orleans, especially during the aftermath of storms. The success they’ve experienced has filled the residents of Mooretown with hope and eagerness for what lies ahead.
Looking Ahead for Caddo Parish
And if that’s not enough good news, Caddo Parish is also planning to open a second lighthouse at the Highland Center, with work expected to kick off before the year wraps up. Can you believe it? More support for our community is on the way!
A Bright Future for Mooretown
The Mooretown Community Lighthouse is definitely a significant step toward ensuring that our neighbors feel secure and looked after, particularly during unpredictable emergencies. This initiative is a testament to the caring spirit of our community and the shared belief that **together, we can weather any storm**.
So, as we look forward to the official launch of the Community Lighthouse, let’s rally behind this cause and cheer for those who have been working tirelessly to bring this dream to life. Cheers to safety, community, and bright futures here in Shreveport!
