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. Tornadoes (2024) - Southern Plains/Midwest U.S. Wildfires (2024) - Texas Tornadoes (2023) - Tennessee |
* volunteer opportunities available, with COVID-19 precautions
Tornadoes5/27/2019 2019 - Dayton, Ohioupdated: 04/06/2022 Twenty-one tornadoes struck Ohio on Memorial Day 2019, including 11 in the greater Dayton area, damaging or destroying thousands of homes, including multiple apartment buildings. The displacement of renters exacerbated an existing shortage of affordable housing in the Greater Dayton area. - Federal disaster declaration: DR-4447-OH Read more about how Disciples are involved AND how you can help! HOW DISCIPLES ARE INVOLVED
Local Contacts: Miami Valley Long-Term Recovery Operations Group, Ecumenical Partners, local congregations Early Response: Week of Compassion provided solidarity grants to affected Disciples households. Ongoing Engagement: Week of Compassion is collaborating with the Miami Valley Long-Term Recovery Operations Group, Brethren Disaster Ministries, UCC Disaster Ministries, and several local organizations to help address affordable housing needs exacerbated by the tornadoes. The Pathways to Homeownership Project in-fills vacant lots with affordable homes; with mentorship, financial coaching, and downpayment assistance, renters displaced by the tornadoes will have an opportunity to move into homeownership. HOW TO HELP Volunteer: - Week of Compassion collaborated with ecumenical partners to provide volunteer support in building homes as part of the Pathways to Homeownership Project. Week of Compassion volunteer efforts have concluded at this site. Give to Week of Compassion: Designate US Storms and Fires Pray: Continue to pray for the people of Ohio and our Week of Compassion partners. Advocate: Advocate for policies that promote greater access to affordable housing, including affordable rental housing and opportunities for homeownership. Watch our social media feed for photos, stories, and updates about this recovery. Comments are closed.
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