{"id":5078,"date":"2025-05-03T09:51:48","date_gmt":"2025-05-03T13:51:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/disaster\/?page_id=5078"},"modified":"2025-06-18T10:07:06","modified_gmt":"2025-06-18T14:07:06","slug":"hurricane","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/disaster\/preparation\/hurricane\/","title":{"rendered":"Hurricane Preparation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide mb-0 mt-0 has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-2b5fbbf1 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-right:0;padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignwide is-light has-custom-content-position is-position-center-left has-theme-white-color has-text-color has-link-color mb-0 mt-0 wp-elements-e2939c26775033b70c06ba5138675923\" style=\"border-radius:20px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);min-height:250px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-3968 size-full\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/disaster\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2023\/08\/pexels-pixabay-hurricane.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/disaster\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2023\/08\/pexels-pixabay-hurricane.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/disaster\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2023\/08\/pexels-pixabay-hurricane-720x405.jpg 720w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/disaster\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2023\/08\/pexels-pixabay-hurricane-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-30 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#7f838a\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-cover-is-layout-c9bfb9eb wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fe9cc265 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><style>@media only screen and (max-width: 600px) {.gb-6a22a7efab67d{font-size: 42px!important;}}<\/style>\n<h1 class=\"gb-6a22a7efab67d wp-block-heading has-text-align-left nomargin\" style=\"font-size:clamp(32.518px, 2.032rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 2.711), 58px);\"><strong>Hurricane Preparation<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"#tips\">Tips<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"#after\">What to Do When Disaster Strikes<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"#resources\">Additional Resources<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-e93f1ee5 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);flex-basis:50%\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\ud83c\udf00<\/strong> <strong>About Hurricanes<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Hurricanes\u00a0and tropical storms\u00a0affect more than just coastal regions. Inland communities can also experience\u00a0flooding,\u00a0strong\u00a0winds, and tornadoes.\u00a0The\u00a0Atlantic\u00a0Hurricane season runs from June to November.\u00a0Watches are issued when hurricane-force winds could occur, while warnings are given when such winds are anticipated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.noaa.gov\/explainers\/understanding-hurricane-forecasts-impacts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn More About Hurricane Forecast Impacts\u2192<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhc.noaa.gov\/cone_usage.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn How to Use the Cone Graphic\u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-theme-primary-border-color has-theme-white-background-color has-background is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-13130c95 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-width:3px;border-radius:20px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2025 Hurricane Season Outlook<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) National Weather Service\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.noaa.gov\/news-release\/noaa-predicts-above-normal-2025-atlantic-hurricane-season\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">predicts a 60% chance of a above-normal Atlantic hurricane activity<\/a>, ranging from 13 to 19 total named storms this season. Read the full press release and watch the NOAA press conference for more details about the forecasts and improved communication tools this season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.noaa.gov\/news-release\/noaa-predicts-above-normal-2025-atlantic-hurricane-season\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn More\u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignfull has-theme-light-gray-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-6dd02dd0 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:7rem;padding-bottom:7rem\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-d3543a3b wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-c9f4a25e wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-3877f0b8 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"tips\" style=\"font-size:clamp(25.984px, 1.624rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 1.917), 44px);letter-spacing:-1px\">\u2705 <strong>Prepare<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">As the skies are blue, it is important to begin preparing now so you are better prepared before and after a storm.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:0px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer wp-container-content-d613cd94\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-theme-white-background-color has-background is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8bafe372 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-radius:20px;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Build a Kit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Create or update an emergency kit. Include important documents, medications, food and water for each family member, pet supplies, cash, and a first aid kit.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.redcross.org\/get-help\/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies\/survival-kit-supplies.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">American Red Cross<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ready.gov\/kit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FEMA<\/a>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.readync.gov\/plan-and-prepare\/get-kit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ReadyNC<\/a> websites for a list of items to include in your kit and view NC VOAD\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/disaster\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2021\/11\/ncvoad-disaster-preparation-checklist-older-adults.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Preparation Checklist for Older Adults<\/a> (<a href=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/disaster\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2021\/11\/ncvoad-disaster-prepardness-checklist-older-adults-spanish.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Spanish PDF<\/a>).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-theme-white-background-color has-background is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-71a730a2 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-radius:20px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Evacuation Routes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Know where your local emergency shelters are located and what the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncdot.gov\/travel-maps\/maps\/Pages\/evacuation-routes.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">evacuation routes<\/a> are for your area. The NC Department of Public Safety created <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncdps.gov\/our-organization\/emergency-management\/emergency-preparedness\/know-your-zone\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Know Your Zone<\/a>, a map that shows evacuation zones where you live and which areas are vulnerable to hurricanes and other hazards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn more at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.readync.gov\/plan-and-prepare\/evacuating\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ReadyNC.gov<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ready.gov\/evacuation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ready.gov<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-e93f1ee5 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-theme-white-background-color has-background is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8bafe372 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-radius:20px;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Communications Plan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Discuss an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ready.gov\/plan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">emergency plan<\/a> with your family. Include a list of emergency contacts, set meet-up locations, know your evacuation routes, and make <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ready.gov\/pets\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">arrangements for your pets<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Develop a <a href=\"http:\/\/nccumc.org\/churchdisasterplan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">local church disaster plan<\/a> to ensure your church is prepared for disasters. Compile important documents, establish calling trees, establish a communications plan, and ensure staff members know their responsibilities for preparation and assessment.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stay up to date with severe weather updates and information from emergency officials. For more information on emergency alerts, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.readync.gov\/stay-informed\/emergency-alerts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ReadyNC.gov<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncdps.gov\/emergency-alerts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ncdps.gov<\/a>. For the latest weather updates, view the National Weather Service websites for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weather.gov\/mhx\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Morehead City<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weather.gov\/rah\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Raleigh<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weather.gov\/ilm\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wilmington<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-stretch is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-theme-white-background-color has-background is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1dd32ec0 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-radius:20px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:2.75rem;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prepare Your Home &amp; Church<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Be sure to secure loose items outside and weatherize the building.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=NykjdRaYLxg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Watch a Video on How to Protect Your Home from Flood Damage (FLASH)\u2192<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check to see if your insurance policy is active, what it covers, how to file storm damage claims, and what information is needed during the \u201coff-season\u201d to be better prepared for a storm. Be sure to take an inventory of your home and church to document items and their conditions in case of damage.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If there is any damage to the church property or parsonages, contact your <a href=\"https:\/\/districts.nccumc.org\/contact\/\">District Superintendent<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/nccumc.org\/ddrc\">District Disaster Response Coordinator<\/a>.<br><br> <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-stretch is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:5.15rem;padding-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-theme-primary-border-color has-theme-white-background-color has-background is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-13130c95 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-width:3px;border-radius:20px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:clamp(25.984px, 1.624rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 1.917), 44px);\"><strong>Connecting Neighbors<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn how to prepare your home, church, and community for disasters. Contact <a href=\"tel:888-440-9167\" data-type=\"tel\" data-id=\"tel:888-440-9167\">888-440-9167<\/a> or <a href=\"mailto:disaster@nccumc.org\">disaster@nccumc.org<\/a> to schedule a Connecting Neighbors training at your church!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/disaster\/training\/#connectingneighbors\">Learn More\u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignfull has-theme-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-6dd02dd0 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:7rem;padding-bottom:7rem\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-d3543a3b wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-c9f4a25e wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-3877f0b8 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"after\" style=\"font-size:clamp(25.984px, 1.624rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 1.917), 44px);\"><strong>\ud83d\udcde What To Do When Disaster Strikes<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">An <a href=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/disaster\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2023\/08\/What-to-Do-When-Disaster-Strikes.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">overview of what to do<\/a> if a disaster impacts your church or community.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:0px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer wp-container-content-d613cd94\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-theme-light-gray-background-color has-background is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-11b4f10e wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-radius:20px;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:4.25rem;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Your Church<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Activate your <a href=\"http:\/\/nccumc.org\/churchdisasterplan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">church disaster plan<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contact your <a href=\"https:\/\/districts.nccumc.org\/contact\/\">District Superintendent<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/nccumc.org\/ddrc\">District Disaster Response Coordinator<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contact the Conference Disaster Response Coordinator at <a href=\"tel:888-440-9167\">888-440-9167<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-theme-light-gray-background-color has-background is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-71a730a2 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-radius:20px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Your Community<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Contact your <a href=\"https:\/\/districts.nccumc.org\/contact\/\">District Superintendent<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/nccumc.org\/ddrc\">District Disaster Response Coordinator<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contact the Conference Disaster Response Coordinator at <a href=\"tel:888-440-9167\">888-440-9167<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Activate your <a href=\"http:\/\/nccumc.org\/churchdisasterplan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">church disaster plan<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Deploy volunteers per church plan and training<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-e93f1ee5 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-theme-light-gray-background-color has-background is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8bafe372 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-radius:20px;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Another Community in Your District<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul id=\"block-44fe9f22-c5fd-48bd-af22-d1257d332f0c\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Contact your <a href=\"http:\/\/nccumc.org\/ddrc\">District Disaster Response Coordinator<\/a> and the <a href=\"tel:888-440-9167\">Conference Disaster Response Coordinator<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check the <a href=\"http:\/\/nccumc.org\/disaster\">conference website<\/a> for updates and instructions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If members of your church are Early Response Team certified, they will receive email updates and deployment instructions (please do not self-deploy)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-theme-light-gray-background-color has-background is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-d9e87348 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-radius:20px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:4.35rem;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our Conference and Beyond<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Check the <a href=\"http:\/\/nccumc.org\/disaster\">conference website<\/a> for updates and instructions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If members of your church are Early Response Team certified, they will receive email updates and deployment instructions (please do not self-deploy)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make a donation to the <a href=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/disaster\/give\/\">NC Conference Disaster Fund<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignfull has-theme-light-gray-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-6dd02dd0 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:7rem;padding-bottom:7rem\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-theme-white-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-e988b1fe wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" id=\"latest\" style=\"border-radius:20px;padding-top:60px;padding-right:60px;padding-bottom:60px;padding-left:60px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-d3543a3b wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-center 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