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Tag: Disaster Ministries

  • Chainsaw Safety Course

    Join Disaster Ministries for a hands-on chainsaw safety course on January 20, 2024, from 9 am to 12 pm at MERCI. The course, led by Cullen Whitley, ISA Certified Arborist, NC Registered Forester, and Certified Hazard Tree Evaluator, will cover personal protective equipment, proper handling techniques, maintenance, and safety.   Attendees can bring their own chainsaws…

  • Winter Weather Preparedness

    Winter Weather Preparedness Week is December 3-9, 2023. Here are some ways you can prepare your home and church for the winter season: For more information on winter weather preparedness, visit the American Red Cross, Ready.gov, National Weather Service, and Ready NC website. Disclaimer: The information provided in this article is for educational and informational purposes only and should…

  • Fire Prevention Month

    October is Fire Prevention Month. Here are some resources that may be helpful in preparing your home:  North Carolina Home Fire Campaign View resources on fire safety and information on fire alarms. Fire Prevention View resources and tips to prepare for home fires and wildfires.  Fire Prevention Week The National Fire Prevention Association shares safety…

  • Connecting Neighbors Training

    @ Connecting Neighbors is an UMCOR-designed course for local churches to help prepare both the church and local community to plan and prepare for disaster response. The class includes components that will prepare participants to work with others in: Developing a disaster plan that fits with the local church mission (including both outreach and internal needs)…

  • Early Response Team Training (10/28/2023)

    @ UMCOR provides several courses for Early Response Teams (ERTs) through a network of badged local trainers. ERTs fill a specific need in the early days after a disaster to help to prevent further damage while providing a caring Christian presence. ERTs are not a first-response group of emergency workers, nor are they recovery, rebuild,…

  • Early Response Team Recertification (10/28/2023)

    @ UMCOR provides several courses for Early Response Teams (ERTs) through a network of badged local trainers. ERTs fill a specific need in the early days after a disaster to help to prevent further damage while providing a caring Christian presence. ERTs are not a first-response group of emergency workers, nor are they recovery, rebuild,…