In 2019, Hurricane Dorian caused severe flooding on the island of Ocracoke that measured much higher than previous storms, like Hurricane Matthew in 2016. Ocracoke UMC suffered damage in several […]
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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 […]
Early Response Team Training for Islamic Relief USA
NC Conference Disaster Ministries and Islamic Relief USA (IRUSA) developed a partnership following Hurricane Matthew in 2016. Several teams from IRUSA volunteered in eastern North Carolina to assist with recovery […]
Churches Host Vaccination Clinics
Over the past year, churches have found ways to help local communities during the pandemic through food distribution programs and remote learning spaces for students. As COVID-19 response efforts continue, […]
Disaster Ministries Volunteers at COVID-19 Community Vaccination Clinics
As a part of our mission to be a caring Christian presence in the aftermath of disaster, we have found ways to expand our disaster recovery and relief efforts to […]
Appliance Donation in Robeson County
NC Conference Disaster Ministries has worked across eastern North Carolina to help families and communities rebuild and recover following natural disasters. Four years after Hurricane Florence, there are still many […]