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The Stormcast – Episode 10: Louisiana Stories, Part 1

Al Miller (NC Conference Disaster Ministries Director), Rev. Jason DuVall (NC Conference Disaster Response Coordinator), and Rev. Shawn Mitchell (Emergency Response Team member) share some of their experiences working in Louisiana, including partnering with UMCOR to help set up disaster operations following Hurricane Laura. For more information:NCCUMC Disaster MinistriesTraining Opportunities

Weaverland Disaster Service Volunteers in Newport

Many homes, lives, and communities have been uprooted in North Carolina over the past three years due to natural disasters. Memories and treasured possessions lined the streets of coastal communities. Homes that once were a safe haven became unrecognizable.  Many homeowners were left with empty homes due to Hurricanes Dorian, Florence, and Matthew. Communities began… Continue Reading→

Work Centers Established & a Call for ERT-Led Teams

The Disaster Response Committee is making progress with Hurricane Florence Response. Many ERT teams are responding in their local areas throughout the Conference. As areas are declared safe by government officials, we are establishing Early Response sites. As of Wednesday, Sept. 26, there will be active response sites in the Beacon and Sound Districts. These… Continue Reading→

Books and Studies for Hurricane Florence Response

The Media Center has created a new list of books and DVD studies to help your church or small group respond to Hurricane Florence. The list includes resources on: Disaster response God’s will Hope and fear Self-care Grief and loss Some highlights include: Disaster response and preparedness for congregations Multi-week DVD studies on the will… Continue Reading→

Where is UMCOR?

In every disaster, one of the questions we often receive is “Where is UMCOR?”

I understand the question and appreciate that people don’t see a similar response from UMCOR as they see from The Salvation Army or Baptist Men. The answer lies in the structure of our United Methodist connection and the United Methodist Committee on Relief.