Domestic Disaster Response & Preparedness
Photo: Craig Thompson, Disciple Design
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
Wildfires - Hawai'i Tornadoes/Severe storms (2023) - AR Tornado (2023) - Texas Tornadoes (2023) - MS, AL, and GA Severe Storms/Flooding (2023) - California Wildfires (2022) - New Mexico and California Hurricane Ian (2022) - Florida Hurricane Fiona (2022) - Puerto Rico* Flooding (2022) - Kentucky* Tornado Outbreak (2021) - Kentucky* Hurricane Ida (2021) - Louisiana, Gulf Coast, East Coast West Coast Fires (2020) - California & Oregon 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. Severe Storms and Tornadoes - Missouri, Kentucky, and Indiana |
* volunteer opportunities available, with COVID-19 precautions
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Updated 04/25/2024 On Jan. 12, 2023, a tornado outbreak caused damage in Mississippi, Alabama, and Georgia. Another tornado outbreak hit Mississippi in late March. Week of Compassion responded to the needs of affected congregations and their neighbors, and we have developed partnerships to support long-term recovery in several communities. - Federal disaster declarations-DR-4684-AL, DR-4697 Read more about how Disciples are responding and how you can help! HOW DISCIPLES ARE INVOLVED
Local Contacts: Local Disciples congregations, Alabama/Northwest Florida Region, Georgia Region, Alabama VOAD (Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster); Alabama/Northwest Florida Conference of the United Methodist Church, Local Long-Term Recovery Groups, Rolling Fork Build Back Better Early Response: Week of Compassion provided solidarity grants for Disciples households affected by the tornadoes and assistance through local congregations that are providing emergency supplies and assistance for critical needs in their communities. Week of Compassion staff also worked to connect partners with resources and assistance information. Ongoing Engagement: Through a partnership with the United Methodist Church, Week of Compassion supported disaster case management for long-term recovery groups in 10 affected counties in Alabama. We have also provided direct long-term recovery support grants to local long-term recovery groups. One group, Rolling Fork Build Back Better, has launched a program to help renters displaced by the tornado in Rolling Fork, MS return home as new homeowners. HOW TO HELP Volunteer: TBD. Give to Week of Compassion: Designate US Storms Pray: Continue to pray for those affected by this crisis and for our Week of Compassion partners. Advocate: Advocate for sufficient and equitable distribution of disaster recovery resources and for affordable housing solutions. Comments are closed.
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