Disaster Ministries
A caring Christian presence in the aftermath of disaster
Give
Give to the NC Storm Response Fund.
Prepare
Create a plan and build a disaster kit.
Train
Learn how to prepare and respond to a disaster.
Serve
Send a team, help in the Call Center, or MERCI.
Training Academy
Grow your Early Response Team skills and disaster response preparedness at the Training Academy, May 1–2 in Goldsboro. Register by April 22.
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Latest Posts
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Tropical Storm Idalia Update: August 31
Thank you to all who have reached out to assist with disaster response efforts. NC Conference Disaster Ministries has connected with contacts across the Conference to assess needs and damages. Continue Reading→
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Hurricane Idalia Update: August 29
Disaster Ministries is continuing to monitor the forecasts for Hurricane Idalia. We want you to be well-prepared and know where to get helpful information. 🧰 Prepare Do you have a Continue Reading→
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Tropical Storm Idalia and Disaster Ministries Updates
As Tropical Storm Idalia approaches, Disaster Ministries is monitoring potential paths and forecasts. We will share updates on our website as more information becomes available, but if you would like Continue Reading→
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Hawaii Wildfire Disaster Relief
On August 8, several wildfires impacted homes, businesses, and communities in Hawaii. Rev. Edgar DeJesus, pastor in the NC Conference, said, “My family and I were in Hawaii last week Continue Reading→
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Volunteers Needed for Tornado Response
Disaster response and recovery efforts are ongoing in Nash and Edgecombe Counties following an EF3 tornado on July 19, 2023. Early Response Teams (ERT) and volunteers from across the NC Continue Reading→
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Tornado Response: July 19, 2023
On July 19, 2023, an EF3 tornado caused damage in Nash and Edgecombe Counties. NC Conference Disaster Ministries will have assessors in the counties on July 20. Information on the Continue Reading→
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Preparing Your Church for the 2023 Hurricane Season
April 30 – May 6, 2023, is National and NC Hurricane Preparedness Week. Here are a few steps you can take to be prepared for the upcoming hurricane season: Disclaimer: Continue Reading→
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When the Lights Went Out: Disaster Response in Moore County
In December 2022, a reportedly intentional act of vandalism cut electrical power to thousands of households in Moore County within the Fairway District of the North Carolina Conference. Disaster Ministries Continue Reading→
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Equipment for Missions
Disaster Ministries has equipment available for your church to use for mission projects! We have a variety of equipment and tools at MERCI in Goldsboro, NC. Please contact disaster@nccumc.org or Continue Reading→
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