Domestic Disaster Response & Preparedness
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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
Hurricanes Sally & Zeta (2020) - Alabama West Coast Fires (2020) - California & Oregon Hurricanes Laura & Delta (2020) - Louisiana * Tornadoes (2019) - Ohio Hurricane Florence (2018) - North Carolina* Carr Fire and Camp Fire (2018) - California Hurricanes Irma & Maria (2017) - Puerto Rico Hurricane Irma (2017) - Florida 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. Hurricane Ian (2022) - Florida Hurricane Fiona (2022) - Puerto Rico * bilingual volunteers needed for remote assistance * Water Crisis (2022) - Jackson, Mississippi Flooding (2022) - Missouri Flooding (2022) - Kentucky Tornado Outbreak (Dec 2021) * - Kentucky Hurricane Ida (2021) - Louisiana, Gulf Coast, East Coast |
* volunteer opportunities available, with COVID-19 precautions
Flooding7/26/2022 2022 - MissouriHistoric flash flooding hit the Saint Louis Metro area in late July, when thunderstorms dropped historic amounts of rain. Some areas recorded more than 9 inches in just 15 hours. Several Disciples congregations are located in affected areas. - Federal disaster declaration - DR-4665-MO Read more to learn about our response and how you can help. HOW DISCIPLES ARE INVOLVED
Local Contacts: Christian Church in MidAmerica, local congregations, Missouri VOAD (Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster) Early Response: Week of Compassion provided assistance to and through local Disciples congregations with information and solidarity grants. Ongoing Engagement: We are in conversation with local Disciples and ecumenical partners about long-term needs and are strategizing for long-term recovery. HOW TO HELP Volunteer: To indicate interest in volunteering, fill out the volunteer interest form. Give to Week of Compassion: Designate US Storms Pray: Continue to pray for those affected by the floods and for our Week of Compassion partners. Advocate: Climate change will make extreme rainfall events more common; advocate for action to address the climate crisis. Comments are closed.
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