Domestic Disaster Response & Preparedness
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When disasters strike, Week of Compassion is here to help--before, during, and after.
Week of Compassion offers resources and training opportunities to help congregations prepare and respond. 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 Volunteering and other partners, Week of Compassion also supports opportunities for Disciples to offer hands-on assistance.
Learn more about our ongoing responses below, or click here to prepare for disasters.
Learn more about our ongoing responses below, or click here to prepare for disasters.
Hurricane Michael: Florida4/19/2019 Event Summary: Hurricane Michael intensified rapidly in the Gulf of Mexico before making landfall along the Florida panhandle as a Category 4 storm on Oct. 10, 2018. The most severe damage occurred in 12 counties in the panhandle, but high winds and heavy rain resulted in downed trees, structural damage, and flooding across several other counties in Florida, Alabama, and Georgia. How Disciples are Involved:
Local Partners: First Christian Church, Fort Walton Beach; Primera Iglesia Cristiana, Fort Walton Beach; Church World Service Early Response: While no Disciples congregations were in the direct path of the hurricane, two churches were positioned to help provide relief. Week of Compassion helped connect those congregations with other area partners and provided informational and financial resources to support their involvement in relief efforts. Ongoing Engagement: We continue to be in conversation with our ecumenical partners to provide grant support for long-term recovery. Our partners at CWS are working with migrant and farm-worker networks to help address the needs of these communities in the affected areas. How to Help: Volunteer: Stay tuned for details about volunteer opportunities. Give to Week of Compassion: Designate “Hurricanes” Pray: Continue to pray for the people of Florida and our Week of Compassion partners. Watch our social media feed for photos, stories, and updates about this recovery. Comments are closed.
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