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, Disciples Volunteering has closed all disaster recovery mission stations. Week of Compassion joins them in recommending against volunteer teams traveling for the time being. Volunteers responding to local disasters should use caution and heed the guidance of public health officials.
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, or click here to prepare for disasters.
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, or click here to prepare for disasters.
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ONGOING RESPONSES
Tornadoes, Tennessee Earthquakes, Puerto Rico Tropical Storm Imelda, Texas Hurricane Dorian, Bahamas and Atlantic Coast Tornadoes, Ohio Tornadoes, Missouri Flooding, Oklahoma and Midwest US Hurricane Michael, Florida Hurricane Florence, North Carolina Carr Fire and Camp Fire, California Hurricanes Irma & Maria, Puerto Rico Hurricane Irma, Florida Hurricane Harvey, Texas |
EMERGING RESPONSES Week of Compassion is in conversation with local churches and partners in these areas where disasters are ongoing or have recently occurred. As needs are emerging, we are assessing potential avenues for response. Hurricane Delta Hurricane Sally West Coast Fires Hurricane Laura Derecho, Iowa COVID-19 |
Tornado, Illinois12/2/2018 Updated 01/31/2020 Event Summary: On December 1, 2018 an EF3 tornado hit Taylorville, IL, damaging nearly than 700 homes. Many of those homes were in middle- and low-income areas of the rural town. How Disciples are Involved:
Local Contacts: Davis Memorial Christian Church, Missions for Taylorville, Taylorville Long-Term Recovery Team Early Response: Davis Memorial Christian Church was near the path of the tornado, but thankfully did not sustain damage. The congregation quickly began supporting relief efforts, with support from Week of Compassion. Many members of the DMCC had damage at their homes and received Week of Compassion solidarity grants. Through an existing relationship with a local organization home repair organization, Missions for Taylorville, DMCC helped with early responses and began organizing long-term recovery. Ongoing Engagement: Week of Compassion continues to support Davis Memorial Christian Church and Missions for Taylorville, as they work with the Long-Term Recovery Team to repair damaged homes. How to Help: Volunteer: Contact Rev. Bill Kerns, pastor at Davis Memorial Christian Church for more information about volunteering. Give to Week of Compassion: Designate “US Storms” Pray: Continue to pray for the ongoing recovery in Taylorville. Watch our social media feed for photos, stories, and updates about this recovery. Comments are closed.
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