Volunteers in bright orange shirts have become a familiar sight along streets still drying out from recent flooding along the Muskegon River corridor.

Crews with Samaritan's Purse moved methodically from home to home, hauling debris, cutting wet drywall, and helping families reclaim rooms that had stood in muddy water only days before.

"You don't forget the people who show up when your basement is a mess and your furniture is on the curb," said one Fremont-area homeowner who asked that her name be withheld while insurance adjusters finish their work. "They prayed with us. Then they got to work."

Local emergency managers say the joint recovery effort has been a model of coordination between county teams, church partners, and national volunteers. More photos and a full list of how neighbors can still help appear in this week's print edition.

Residents who still need debris removal or mold remediation guidance are encouraged to contact Newaygo County Emergency Services, and to watch the Times Indicator for updated meeting times at area churches and township halls.