NIC Disaster Response

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04/16/2023

04/13/2023

Day #3 ERT report
Today started out with morning rain. The rain delayed our work several hours. We were able to start working on the house about 10:30am with so light rain showers.
Between the wet slippery roof and the muddy yard it became quickly apparent that it was not going to be a productive day. A check on the weather forecast showed afternoon and evening showers so we decided that we needed to get a couple temporary tarps on the roof to prevent any additional water from entering the home. The house not only had the corner destroyed but also the roof had several puncture holes in it. The temporary tarps got installed and we returned back to Anguilla UMC to wait out the storm system that is slowly passing through the area.
Our team has been blessed with a great place to stay and we have been well feed. Anguilla UMC is an active congregation for disaster response help.
God Bless and hopefully tomorrow will bring better weather to this area.

04/13/2023

FUMC ERT trip report
Day 2 of work in Rolling Fork, Mississippi
Today was spent working on the removal of a section of home crushed by a large tree and then the rebuilding of the damaged area. The tree sliced off the corner of the house that was a large walk in closet and bathroom. Today we had the pleasure of working with an ERT member from Texas Conf.
We continued to remove the debris of the damaged section of the house. We then started the rebuilding part of this project. Stud walls were constructed and raised into position. Ceiling joists installed, roof rafters installed, some exterior wall panels installed and part of the roof deck installed. This rebuild is not very large but has become complex. The falling tree moved and twisted many parts of the house and we have discovered that nothing is square of plumb. This has caused many issues during rebuilding. Everything must be custom cut to fit together.
Hopefully the rain will stay away from Rolling Fork tomorrow so we can finish up the rebuild and make this home waterproof and safe.
Usually our team does not do rebuilding of homes but this was a special case and we had some extra time to help this wonderful homeowner.
Thanks again for all the prayers and donations, they help provide us with the strength and drive to help people during their time of great distress. God Bless everyone impacted by this tornado.

04/12/2023

FUMC Morris ERT report

04/01/2023

Please join us in prayer for communities across the Midwest and Southeast as severe weather and tornadoes sweep across the country. We remind everyone to NOT self-deploy as conditions may be dangerous.

To offer support for this and other disasters throughout the U.S., donate to UMCOR’s U.S. Disaster Response and Recovery Advance here: https://advance.umcmission.org/p-620-umcor-us-disaster-response-and-recovery.aspx?fbclid=IwAR2Qdg30cDNvYaRENDSuJDpqM9rM0USgR1Jy7urA4nuSSH1NG2Xo4VT1jJs

03/25/2023

Our hearts go out to the communities in Mississippi devastated by the recent tornadoes, leaving 23 dead, dozens injured, and four missing at the time of writing. Let us all come together in prayer for the victims, their families, and first responders working tirelessly to help those affected.

UMCOR is communicating with the conference and processing a solidarity grant for emergency relief. We remind everyone NOT to self-deploy as conditions may be dangerous. Instead, contact your CDRC for information on any response your conference will participate in.

To offer support for this and other disasters throughout the U.S., donate to UMCOR's U.S. Disaster Response and Recovery Advance here: https://advance.umcmission.org/p-620-umcor-us-disaster-response-and-recovery.aspx

02/24/2023

11/10/2022

Please keep in prayer the Early Response Team (ERT), who is leaving today for Port Charlotte, Fla., to assist the Florida Conference with hurricane Ian relief efforts from Nov. 10-19. The team consists of nine members (four from Morris FUMC, four from Kingswood UMC in Buffalo Grove and one from the Michigan Conference. Last Sunday, Kingswood’s congregation sent off their volunteers with a blessing.

11/10/2022

Join us in prayer for the people of the Southeastern U.S. as makes landfall, bringing flooding rain and heavy winds throughout the region. The storm comes at a particularly difficult time as many in its path are still recovering from . Those impacted should follow the guidance of local authorities. UMCOR is actively monitoring the situation and will share more information as it becomes available.

To support those who will be impacted by Nicole and those who have already been hit by devastating storms in the Southeast and across the U.S., consider donating to UMCOR's U.S. Disaster Response and Recovery Advance: https://advance.umcmission.org/p-620-umcor-us-disaster-response-and-recovery.aspx

10/27/2022

An Early Response Team (ERT) is getting ready to deploy to Port Charlotte, Fla., to assist the Florida Conference with hurricane Ian relief efforts. The team consists of 9 members (4 from Morris FUMC, 4 from Kingswood UMC in Buffalo Grove and 1 from the Michigan Conference).

The team will depart for Florida on November 10 and return on November 19. The team will be based out of the Port Charlotte UMC.

Please spread the word that the team would greatly appreciate monetary donations to help fund the trip and provide urgently needed funds for those greatly impacted by the hurricane.

Donations can be dropped off at the Morris FUMC office during business hours (8:30am-noon, Monday thru Friday), dropped in the secure mailbox near the front door of the church, or mailed to FUMC- Morris, 118 W. Jackson St. Morris, IL 60450. Please write “ERT – Florida” on the check comment line.

Thank you and keep this team in your prayers.

09/29/2022

Pray and give amid Ian's devastation

Fully assessing Hurricane Ian's devastation will take time after it left more than 2.5 million people without power in Florida and many evacuated from their homes. The United Methodist Committee on Relief has released a $10,000 solidarity grant to the Florida Conference to purchase supplies and provide urgent services to survivors. What is now a tropical storm is forecast to continue its damaging path into South Carolina, Virginia and West Virginia. In the meantime, people can support those in Ian's path with their prayers and financial donations. Volunteers also are asked not to self-deploy.

To give to UMCOR's U.S. Disaster
https://advance.umcmission.org/p-620-umcor-us-disaster-response-and-recovery.aspx
To give to the Florida Conference
https://florida-reg.brtapp.com/HurricaneIanResponseAndRecovery
To assemble cleaning kits
https://umcmission.org/umcor-cleaning-kit/

UMCOR US Disaster Response and Recovery

09/28/2022

Join us in prayer for the people of the Southeast as makes landfall in Florida as a potentially catastrophic category 4 storm.

In this dangerous situation, we remind those in the storm's path to follow the instructions of your local government and stay tuned to your local media for updates. UMCOR is in close contact with the impacted United Methodist conferences and their conference disaster response coordinators. As a reminder, please do not self-deploy. We will share updates on how you can help as they become available.

You can help by donating to UMCOR U.S. Disaster Response for this and other disasters throughout the United States. https://advance.umcmission.org/p-620-umcor-us-disaster-response-and-recovery.aspx

09/27/2022

Continue to pray for Florida residents as Hurricane Ian moves up the Florida Gulf Coast.

is predicted to make landfall in the Gulf coast region of Florida sometime Wednesday night, September 28, or Thursday morning, September 29 and may affect a large section of the state.

Find relevant resources to prepare for the upcoming storm on our website: https://www.flumc.org/hurricane-ian

Text the word DISASTER to 844-635-1026 to receive Disaster Recovery ministry updates via text message.

09/23/2022

Please join us in prayer for the people of as they experience severe flooding and a total power blackout as a result of making landfall on the island.

We are in contact with the local conference disaster response coordinator and will share more information as it becomes available.

In the meantime, if you'd like to support UMCOR response efforts for this and other disasters throughout the U.S., you can donate here: https://advance.umcmission.org/p-620-umcor-us-disaster-response-and-recovery.aspx

09/20/2022

Please join us in prayer for the people of as they experience severe flooding and a total power blackout as a result of making landfall on the island.
We are in contact with the local conference disaster response coordinator and will share more information as it becomes available.
In the meantime, if you'd like to support United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) response efforts for this and other disasters throughout the U.S., you can donate here:
umcmission.org

09/06/2022

UMCOR is working with the Co-Conference Disaster Response Coordinators of the North Georgia Conference of the United Methodist Church to assess the ways we can support survivors affected by the flash flooding in Chattooga and Floyd counties.

We will share more information as it becomes available.

In the meantime, if you'd like to help those affected by this and other disasters throughout the U.S., consider donating, knowing that 100% of donations go directly to helping those in need: https://advance.umcmission.org/p-620-umcor-us-disaster-response-and-recovery.aspx

08/31/2022

As the people of Jackson, Mississippi continue to experience the impact of flooding and a water system emergency, UMCOR has awarded a solidarity grant of $10,000 to The Mississippi United Methodist Conference to provide potable water.

According to the Governor of Mississippi, around 180,000 people will be without water for an indefinite period of time. This emergency grant aims to help meet immediate needs for access to safe drinking water for those affected.

If you'd like to donate to support a range of responses to disasters across the US, you can do so here: https://advance.umcmission.org/p-620-umcor-us-disaster-response-and-recovery.aspx