Domestic Disaster Response & Preparedness
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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 |
Hurricane Florence9/14/2018 2018 - North Carolinaupdated: 04/06/2022 On Sept 14 2018, Hurricane Florence made landfall along the North Carolina coast, just north of the border between the Carolinas. For the next several days, the storm lingered over the region, causing catastrophic flooding, including prolonged significant river flooding. The federal disaster declaration included 34 counties, the majority of which were also in the impact zone of Hurricane Matthew just two years before. Read more about how Disciples are involved AND how you can help! HOW DISCIPLES ARE INVOLVED
Local Contacts: Christian Church in North Carolina; Camp Caroline; local Long-Term Recovery Groups; Church World Service Early Response: In collaboration with the Regional Office, Week of Compassion provided informational resources to congregations in advance of and following the hurricane. We supported the work of the Regional Disaster Task Force, including pastoral care for local congregations and the creation, acquisition, and distribution of disaster clean-up kits and school kits in collaboration with our partner, Church World Service. Week of Compassion provided solidarity grants to 53 households and 12 congregations, as well as to both camps in the region (Christmount Conference and Retreat Center and Camp Caroline). We provided additional support to Christmount Conference and Retreat Center, as they sheltered approximately 100 evacuees, some for several weeks. Ongoing Engagement: In partnership with Camp Caroline, the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in North Carolina, and the Pamlico County Disaster Relief Coalition, we are supporting home repair efforts in Pamlico County. We continue to work with the Regional Office and Regional Disaster Task Force to support congregational involvement through informational and financial resources. Support for local long-term recovery groups continues through direct grants to support repair and rebuild efforts and through organizational consultation. We also continue to support the work of our partners at Church World Service, as they provide administrative services to long-term recovery groups and work to address needs of immigrant and refugee communities affected by the storm. HOW TO HELP Volunteer: Week of Compassion is working with local Long-Term Recovery Groups to supoprt ongoing recovery. For more information about volunteering, fill out the Volunteer Interest Form. Give to Week of Compassion: Designate Hurricanes Pray: Continue to pray for the people of North Carolina and our Week of Compassion partners. Advocate: Recent research has shown clear evidence that disasters tend to exacerbate wealth inequalities within and between communities. Advocate for long-term recovery investments that address existing inequalities and have measures in place to promote equity in recovery. Watch our social media feed for photos, stories, and updates about this recovery. Comments are closed.
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