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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Volunteers Needed for Disaster Recovery in Western NC
Tropical Storm Fred caused catastrophic flooding in western NC, particularly in Haywood, Buncombe, and Transylvania counties. Churches in those counties from the Western NC Conference of The UMC stepped up Continue Reading→
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Volunteers Needed to help with Parsonage Repair
Are you looking for a volunteer opportunity? We are in need of volunteers to help repair damage in a parsonage in the Sanford Circuit. Teams of up to 12 are Continue Reading→
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Fire Prevention
October 3 – 9, 2021 is National Fire Prevention Week. Here are a few steps you can take to prepare for home fires and wildfires: Disclaimer: The information provided in Continue Reading→
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Volunteers Needed in the Western NC Conference
In August, Tropical Storm Fred entered the Western NC Conference of The United Methodist Church. The Cruso and Canton areas in Haywood County received over 16 inches of rain within Continue Reading→
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ERTs Serving in Western NC Conference
The Western NC Conference of The UMC invited NC Conference ERTs to help respond to flooding from Tropical Storm Fred. Teams will muck out homes and remove debris. Currently, five Continue Reading→
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National Preparedness Month 2021
September is National Preparedness Month (NPM). The theme this year is “Prepare to Protect. Preparing for disasters is protecting everyone you love.” Throughout the month of September, we will share Continue Reading→
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Tarp Day 2021
Hurricane season has begun, and it’s important to prepare your church and home. NC Conference Disaster Ministries hosted Tarp Day on August 21, 2021, at MERCI for Early Response Teams Continue Reading→
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Preparing the way – UMCOR supports conferences in disaster readiness
The United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) has supported NC Conference Disaster Ministries’ disaster relief and recovery efforts in eastern North Carolina. Read UMCOR’s article on how they help and Continue Reading→
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Tropical Storm Fred
Tropical Storm Fred caused heavy rains and flooding in western North Carolina. NC Conference Disaster Ministries connected with the Western NC Conference of The UMC following the storm. The Western Continue Reading→
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