Flood survivors in Camp Verde get free cleanup from local handyman

Residents in the Camp Verde area who suffered home damage from last week's flooding can now access free cleanup services. Julio Duran, owner of D&D Handyman, is leading a volunteer effort to help neighbors remove water, mud, and debris.

Duran's own family escaped the flooding without damage, but he observed that many others did not. He decided to mobilize his employees and other volunteers to perform the labor without charging fees. The team began by clearing standing water and loose debris. They have since moved on to using heavy equipment to transport belongings that were ruined by the water.

Duran stated that the work is driven by personal goodwill. "We’re doing it all just out of the kindness of our hearts, you know, just trying to help others out and trying to push forward," he said. His crew has worked every day this week on a voluntary basis.

The local community has responded to the initiative with its own acts of support. Duran noted that seeing others contribute to the recovery effort was emotionally moving. "I felt myself halfway coming to tears just knowing that we’re trying to make a positive difference and the whole community is coming together," he said. He added that other residents are performing similar cleanup tasks in their own neighborhoods.

The free service will continue for one more week. After that period, Duran will offer a 45% discount on services to help offset costs for residents who still need assistance. He is currently seeking additional shovels, rakes, and gas vouchers to sustain the operation.

People seeking information or wishing to assist can visit the business’s Facebook profile. They can also call D&D Handyman Services LLC at 909-268-6033.