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We want to share some ways that you can help serve following a storm.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We will share updates as more information becomes available and needs arise.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Disaster Call Center<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We will most likely need people to serve in the Call Center to help manage calls and emails following the storm. We will share more information after the storm has passed with more information. If you are interested, please complete our contact us at <a href=\"mailto:disaster@nccumc.org\">disaster@nccumc.org<\/a> or <a href=\"tel:888-440-9167\">888-440-9167<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>UMCOR Kits<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Following the storm, we may need assistance assembling and distributing <a href=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/disaster\/kits\/hygiene\/\">Hygiene Kits<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/disaster\/kits\/menstrual-hygiene-kits\/\">Menstrual Hygiene Kits<\/a> at MERCI. 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