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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Prayers for the People in Moore County
We are deeply saddened and horrified that a reportedly intentional act of vandalism on Saturday, Dec. 2, has cut electric power to approximately 45,000 households in Moore County within the Continue Reading→
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NC Conference ERTs Volunteer in Florida
The devastating winds and flooding caused by Hurricane Ian in late September impacted many homes and lives. As the emergency response phase ended in Florida, Early Response Team (ERT) volunteers Continue Reading→
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Disaster Response Efforts and Updates
Currently, there are no active Early Response Team volunteer opportunities in the NC Conference. Disaster Ministries continues to monitor weather events and will post updates if needs arise. We encourage Continue Reading→
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Disaster Preparation for Churches
September is National Preparedness Month. Disaster Ministries offers Early Response Team and Connecting Neighbors training courses to help you learn how to prepare and respond to disasters. Here are a Continue Reading→
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Disaster Ministries Receives UMCOR Grant to Build Solar Power Trailer
In partnership with the Florida Conference, NC Conference Disaster Ministries was awarded a grant from the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) Environmental Sustainability Unit to build a mobile solar Continue Reading→
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Volunteers Needed to Assemble UMCOR Kits at MERCI
The North Carolina Conference has assembled and delivered UMCOR cleaning and menstrual hygiene kits to the Kentucky Conference to help those affected by the devastating flood last month. The Kentucky Continue Reading→
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Volunteers Assemble UMCOR Kits
Following the devastating flood in eastern Kentucky, the North Carolina Conference delivered 400 cleaning kits to the Kentucky Conference. As rescue and recovery efforts continue, the Kentucky Conference has asked Continue Reading→
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Flood Response in Kentucky
On July 27 and 28, a devastating flood caused by heavy rain impacted homes, businesses, and communities in eastern Kentucky. The Kentucky Conference is working with UMCOR and other organizations Continue Reading→
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Hurricane Season Preparation
The hurricane season has begun. Make sure your church and community are prepared by creating a church disaster plan. Disaster Ministries offers Early Response Team (ERT) or Connecting Neighbors training Continue Reading→
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