September is National Preparedness Month (NPM) focusing on promoting “family and community disaster planning now and throughout the year.” The theme … [Read more...] about National Preparedness Month
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Hurricane Preparation Checklists
Prepare your church, home, and congregation with these simple lists. Save them to your phone, tablet, and computer for easy reference on the go. … [Read more...] about Hurricane Preparation Checklists
Outer Banks Update
In one of our earliest stories about the aftermath of Hurricane Dorian, we spent time on Ocracoke detailing the damage to the island community. … [Read more...] about Outer Banks Update
Early Response Team Training
Disaster Ministries serves as a caring Christian presence in the aftermath of disaster, fostering partnerships between United Methodists and others to … [Read more...] about Early Response Team Training
Disaster Ministries May 2020 Update
The Director of Disaster Ministries, Al Miller, shares an update about our operations in eastern North Carolina. On this beautiful spring day … [Read more...] about Disaster Ministries May 2020 Update
Disaster Ministries Donates Personal Protective Equipment
Al Miller delivering N-95 masks to Cape Fear Valley Health. Photo by Cape Fear Valley Health The Director of Disaster Ministries, Al Miller, … [Read more...] about Disaster Ministries Donates Personal Protective Equipment
Cape Hatteras United Methodist Men Volunteer in Ocracoke
The Cape Hatteras United Methodist Men (CHUMM) worked with Disaster Ministries at our Ocracoke Disaster Recovery Center in February. Over three weeks, … [Read more...] about Cape Hatteras United Methodist Men Volunteer in Ocracoke
World Renew Disaster Response Services in Tarboro
North Carolina has experienced three devastating natural disasters within the past four years. Just as recovery began for one hurricane, another … [Read more...] about World Renew Disaster Response Services in Tarboro
Volunteer Service Day in Onslow County
A volunteer service day was held in Onslow County in February. Volunteers worked on three different homes in Jacksonville, Swansboro, and Richlands. … [Read more...] about Volunteer Service Day in Onslow County