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Disaster Ministries

         

  Readying | Resourcing | Responding

Our mission is to alleviate human suffering and advance hope through humanitarian relief, sustainable development, and global missions. 

NEW:  Save the Date - SEJ Disaster Academy

We are excited to announce the Southeastern Jurisdiction (SEJ) Disaster Academy will be held January 9th-12th, 2025 in Fruitland Park, Florida. This will be a pivotal event aimed at preparing and strengthening our network to effectively respond to disasters across the region.
 
Please complete the SEJ Disaster Academy Interest Survey to share your involvement and preferences. This will assist us in planning and developing the event. While this is not a registration, your input will help us plan the courses and sessions that best meet your needs.

Complete the Interest Survey today to share your involvement and help us plan: https://florida-reg.brtapp.com/SEJDisasterAcademyInterestSurvey

Topics include:

  • Foundations for Disaster Ministry
  • Early Response Team (ERT) Training
  • Chainsaw Safety and Training
  • Cultural Sensitivity in Disaster Response
  • Ministry of Care, and more

More information will be coming soon. If you have questions, please reach out to Brian Mateer, Disaster Response Coordinator for the Western North Carolina Conference. 

We invite you to stand with our neighbors who have been affected by a natural disaster. Your gifts ensure that our church will be able to provide help and hope for those affected by natural disasters for years to come. Your donations will assist Western North Carolina teams and relief aiding in all of the affected regions and beyond. (All contributions are tax deductible.)

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Disaster Response Hotline 

To report disaster response needs in our conference, please call (980) 354-4157. ​If you have questions or needs, please email Ben Rogers. 

Navigating a Disaster 

Disaster Response Training

If you are interested in ERT Training, please complete this Interest Form. 

ERT Deployment Protocols ​

PLEASE DO NOT SELF-DEPLOY. Volunteers (ERTs or otherwise) should never respond or deploy without the proper invitation from the host conference. We encourage all volunteers to find deployment opportunities from the United Methodist Volunteers in Mission. 

Regional Relief Supply Drop-Offs

Relief supplies collected by individuals and churches should please remain in your facilities. If you believe you have supplies that are essential for our work, you may email our Disaster Response Coordinator, Ben Rogers. 

Flood Buckets/Cleaning Kits: Click here for a list of supplies and instructions on how to assemble a kit. Please contact Ben Rogers to arrange for delivery of cleaning kits (828-478-1019).

Contact Us

  • Brian Mateer, Director of Missional Engagement & Disaster Response Coordinator
  • Ben Rogers, Mission Response Associate & ERT Training Coordinator