Domestic Disaster Response & Preparedness
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ONGOING RESPONSES
Hurricanes Laura and Delta, Louisiana Derecho, Iowa Tornadoes, Tennessee Tropical Storm Imelda, Texas 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 *limited volunteer opportunities available, with COVID-19 precautions
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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. Winter Storm (Feb. 2021) Hurricanes Sally and Zeta West Coast Fires COVID-19 |
Winter Storm (Feb. 2021)2/14/2021 Event Summary: In mid-February, 2021, a significant winter storm brought historic low temperatures to much of the U.S. and Canada. Impacts were especially consequential in Texas, where counties across the state experienced prolonged power outages, water system failures, and damage due to frozen pipes. Dozens of Disciples congregations sustained damage to their church buildings or at their members' homes. FEMA Disaster Declaration -- DR4586-TX How Disciples are Involved:
Local Contacts: Disciples Regions and local congregations, ecumenical partners Early Response: Disciples congregations in multiple regions provided relief to their communities through the storm by providing warming shelters, food assistance, and essential supplies. Week of Compassion is supporting these efforts and providing assistance to churches and church members who sustained damage to their buildings and homes. Ongoing Engagement: TBD How to Help: Volunteer: Stay tuned for details about future volunteer opportunities. Interested local volunteers can reach out to Associate Director, Caroline Hamilton-Arnold. Give to Week of Compassion: Designate “US Storms and Fires” Pray: Continue to pray for those affected by the hurricane and for our Week of Compassion partners. Advocate: Areas of important advocacy will include support for folks who were already economically unstable because of the COVID-19 pandemic and infrastructure improvements to the water and power systems to mitigate against future events. Comments are closed.
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