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 Tornado, Illinois 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. Spring Flooding Oregon Flooding COVID-19 |
Tornadoes, Missouri5/23/2019 updated: 01/31/2020 Event Summary: In May, 2019 a series of tornadoes wrought damage across Missouri, including an EF3 tornado in Jefferson City, which caused severe damage at Community Christian Church, and an EF1 tornado in Eldon. Also among the many damaged buildings in Jefferson City were many rental and affordable housing properties. How Disciples are Involved:
Local Contacts: Community Christian Church; First Christian Church, Jefferson City; First Christian Church, Eldon; Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) of Mid-America Early Response: Week of Compassion provided solidarity grants to affected Disciples households, as well as to the affected churches. First Christian Church, Eldon and First Christian Church, Jefferson City helped provide relief to their neighbors, especially providing community meals and food pantry supplies. Ongoing Engagement: We are continuing to work with local churches and the region to identify needs and ways to help the community going forward. In both Eldon and Jefferson City, Disciples are engaged with community Long-Term Recovery Groups as they coordinate for recovery ahead. How to Help: Volunteer: First Christian Church of Jefferson City will be hosting volunteers in collaboration with Disciples Volunteering, Habitat for Humanity, and Transformational Housing. For more information, visit www.discipleshomemissions.org/mo-response Give to Week of Compassion: Designate “US Storms and Fires” Pray: Continue to pray for the people of Missouri and our Week of Compassion partners. Advocate: The tornadoes damaged a large number of affordable housing units, especially in Jefferson City. Advocate for the rights of renters and for increased access to affordable housing options. Watch our social media feed for photos, stories, and updates about this recovery. Comments are closed.
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