September is National Preparedness Month (NPM) focusing on promoting “family and community disaster planning now and throughout the year.” The theme this year is “Disasters Don’t Wait. Make Your Plan Today.” Throughout the month of September, we will share preparation tips and resources from Ready.gov. The topics include making a plan, building a kit, preparing… Continue Reading→
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. Disclaimer: The information provided in this article is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice. Please contact your insurance company for more information. A… Continue Reading→
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 help rebuild homes, communities, and lives. Early Response Teams (ERT) help make homes safe and sanitary after a natural disaster. If you are interested in becoming ERT certified, sign up for an upcoming class…. Continue Reading→
Drywall Course
Wake Technical Community College is offering a course on drywall installation for the North Carolina Conference Disaster Ministries. The course will provide hands on training on how to measure, cut, install, and finish sheetrock. Registration is now open for three new classes. UPDATE 2/13/2020: The class on February 15, 2020 has been cancelled. Registration is… Continue Reading→
Drywall Course
Wake Technical Community College is offering a course on drywall installation for the North Carolina Conference Disaster Ministries. The course will provide hands on training on how to measure, cut, install, and finish sheetrock. If you are interested, sign up for an upcoming class. UPDATE: The course on February 8, 2020 has been cancelled. February… Continue Reading→
Early Response Team Trainings
Disaster Ministries serves as a caring Christian presence in the aftermath of disaster, fostering partnerships between United Methodists and others to help rebuild homes, communities, and lives. Early Response Teams (ERT) help make homes safe and sanitary after a natural disaster. If you are interested in becoming ERT certified, sign up for an upcoming class…. Continue Reading→
Drywall Course
Wake Technical Community College is offering a course on drywall installation for the North Carolina Conference Disaster Ministries. The course will provide hands on training on how to measure, cut, install, and finish sheetrock. The registration fee is $45. The first class will take place: January 25, 2020 at North Raleigh United Methodist Church from… Continue Reading→
The Stormcast: Bryant Dodson
Bryant Dodson, the Corridor District Response Coordinator for the North Carolina Conference, explains how churches can prepare for a natural disaster through the Connecting Neighbors program. Listen to The Stormcast – Episode 6 to learn more information about the course. To sign up for the Connecting Neighbors program, contact your District Disaster Response Coordinator. For… Continue Reading→
Early Response Team Trainings
Disaster Ministries serves as a caring Christian presence in the aftermath of disaster, fostering partnerships between United Methodists and others to help rebuild homes, communities, and lives. Early Response Teams (ERT) help make homes safe and sanitary after a natural disaster. If you are interested in becoming ERT certified, sign up for an upcoming class…. Continue Reading→