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
Hurricane Ian (2022) - Florida Hurricane Fiona (2022) - Puerto Rico Flooding (2022) - Missouri Flooding (2022) - Kentucky Tornado Outbreak (Dec 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. Tornado (2023) - Texas Tornadoes (2023) - Alabama and Georgia Severe Storms/Flooding (2023) - California Earthquakes (2022) - California Wildfires (2022) - New Mexico and California Water Crisis (2022) - Jackson, Mississippi |
* volunteer opportunities available, with COVID-19 precautions
Hurricane Ian9/30/2022 2022 - Florida updated 01/27/2023 On September 28, Hurricane Ian made landfall on the central gulf coast of Florida, as a category 4 hurricane, and one of the strongest in the state’s history. Week of Compassion worked with local churches and partners to provide immediate relief, including access to cleaning supplies, basic necessities, and solidarity grants. We continue to be in communication with Regional staff, local church pastors, ecumenical partners, and local long-term recovery groups to assess needs and plan for long-term recovery, including volunteer opportunities. To support this response, designate gifts 'Hurricanes 2022'. To stay informed about volunteer opportunities, complete a volunteer interest form. - Federal disaster declaration DR-4673-FL Read more about how Disciples are responding and how you can help! HOW DISCIPLES ARE INVOLVED
Local Contacts: Christian Church in Florida, local congregations, Florida VOAD (Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster), multiple community Long-Term Recovery Groups Early Response: Week of Compassion provided assistance to and through local Disciples congregations with information and solidarity grants to assist affected Disciples households and congregations. Solidarity grants also supported Disciples as they served their neighbors with emergency supply distribution and collaborations with local food pantries. Ongoing Engagement: We are in conversation with local Disciples and ecumenical partners about long-term needs and are strategizing for long-term recovery. Long-time Week of Compassion partner, VIND (which has offices at First Christian Church, Daytona), will be coordinating recovery efforts in Volusia County. We are assessing potential for volunteer opportunities and other long-term recovery support in multiple counties across the state. HOW TO HELP Volunteer: To indicate interest in volunteering, fill out the volunteer interest form. Give to Week of Compassion: Designate 2022 Hurricanes Pray: Continue to pray for those affected by the hurricanes and for our Week of Compassion partners. Advocate: Climate change will make damaging hurricanes more common; advocate for action to address the climate crisis. Comments are closed.
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