Domestic Disaster Response & Preparedness
Photo: Craig Thompson, Disciple Design
When disasters strike, Week of Compassion is here to help:
before, during, and after.
* In order to protect volunteers and communities we serve during the COVID-19 pandemic, volunteers should use caution, heed the guidance of public health officials, and pay close attention to protocols required before and while serving. All Week of Compassion volunteers must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 before serving.
Week of Compassion offers resources and training opportunities to help congregations prepare for and respond to disasters. Immediately following disasters in the United States and Canada, Week of Compassion works through local congregations and regions to provide guidance, connections, and resources for navigating disaster response. We invest the majority of our disaster response resources in long-term recovery, primarily for the purpose of repairing and rebuilding homes. In coordination with Disciples and ecumenical partners, Week of Compassion also supports opportunities for Disciples to offer hands-on assistance.
Week of Compassion offers resources and training opportunities to help congregations prepare for and respond to disasters. Immediately following disasters in the United States and Canada, Week of Compassion works through local congregations and regions to provide guidance, connections, and resources for navigating disaster response. We invest the majority of our disaster response resources in long-term recovery, primarily for the purpose of repairing and rebuilding homes. In coordination with Disciples and ecumenical partners, Week of Compassion also supports opportunities for Disciples to offer hands-on assistance.
Learn more about our ongoing responses below.
You can also find volunteer opportunities or learn how to prepare for disasters.
You can also find volunteer opportunities or learn how to prepare for disasters.
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ONGOING RESPONSES
Earthquakes (2022) - California Wildfires (2022) - New Mexico and California Hurricane Ian (2022) - Florida Hurricane Fiona (2022) - Puerto Rico* Flooding (2022) - Missouri Flooding (2022) - Kentucky* Tornado Outbreak (2021) - Kentucky* Hurricane Ida (2021) - Louisiana, Gulf Coast, East Coast West Coast Fires (2020) - California & Oregon Hurricanes Laura & Delta (2020) - Louisiana Hurricane Florence (2018) - North Carolina* Hurricanes Irma & Maria (2017) - Puerto Rico* Hurricane Harvey (2017) - Texas |
EMERGING RESPONSES
Week of Compassion is in conversation with local churches and partners in areas where disasters are ongoing or have recently occurred. As needs are emerging, we are assessing potential for response. Wildfires - Hawai'i Tornadoes/Severe storms (2023) - AR, MO, MS, OK, TN Tornado (2023) - Texas Tornadoes (2023) - MS, AL, and GA Severe Storms/Flooding (2023) - California |
* volunteer opportunities available, with COVID-19 precautions
Earthquakes (2022/2023) - California12/20/2022 updated: 01/31/2023 On Dec. 20, 2022 a 6.4 magnitude earthquake struck in Humboldt County in Northern California, resulting in two deaths, water and power outages, and significant damage to infrastructure and hundreds of homes. A second quake (5.4 magnitude) hit the same area just 12 days later, exacerbating the damage. Week of Compassion connected with Regional leadership and local congregations, as well as ecumenical partners to provide relief and to begin planning for long-term recovery. Read more about how Disciples are responding and how you can help! HOW DISCIPLES ARE INVOLVED Local Contacts: Local Disciples congregations, Northern California/Nevada Region, NorCal VOAD (Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster), Humboldt County Community Organizations Active in Disaster Early Response: Week of Compassion provided solidarity grants for Disciples households affected by the earthquake. Week of Compassion staff also worked to connect partners and congregations with resources and assistance information. Ongoing Engagement: Through Eureka United Congregational Christian Church, Week of Compassion is working with the Humboldt County Community Organizations Active in Disaster and the forming long-term recovery group. We are in conversation with ecumenical partners about long-term needs. HOW TO HELP Volunteer: TBD. Give to Week of Compassion: Designate Earthquake Pray: Continue to pray for those affected by this crisis and for our Week of Compassion partners. Advocate: Advocate for sufficient and equitable distribution of disaster recovery resources. Comments are closed.
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