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Here is the latest information we have for the needs of volunteer teams. Contact the appropriate Conference Disaster Response Team to register your team or for more information.
Alabama-West Florida Conference
Teams from outside their Conference are NOT being requested at this time. However, they have set-up a website to pre-register Teams at https://awf-reg.brtapp.com/DisasterResponseTeam A dedicated toll-free phone number has been established: 888-942-4477. A dedicated email address for these efforts has been created: hurricanemichaelrecovery@awfumc.org.
The quickest way you can personally help those in need is through monetary donations. You may donate online at Alabama-West Florida Annual Conference Disaster Response or send a check to:
Alabama-West Florida ConferenceAttention: Suzanne Krejcar4719 Woodmere BoulevardMontgomery, AL 36106Memo line: Hurricane Michael Recovery
South Georgia Conference
Early Response Teams are needed now in Southwest Georgia following Hurricane Matthew. If you have a team ready to serve, please contact Luis Morales at morhilll@gmail.com or 478-335-6678. You can donate directly. Please use Conference Advance Special #6796 - South Georgia Storm Recovery (Disaster Response). Address: PO Box 13145; Macon, GA 31208 or online at Online Disaster Response Donations
North Georgia Conference
North Georgia is not requesting any assistance at this time.
South Carolina Conference
They are requesting Teams and to register your team with the United Methodist Church Disaster Recovery to assist with the rebuilding of homes and churches please contact screcovery@umcsc.org or 803-888-3051. You can also donate directly to them at Online Donation South Carolina UMC. You can also mail your donation. Mail a check payable to SC Conference of the UMC and send to:
SC Disaster Response4908 Colonial DriveColumbia, SC 29203
North Carolina Conference
North Carolina is asking for Response Teams. To schedule contact the Disaster Response Call Center at disasterresponse@nccumc.org or 888-440-9167. You can also donate directly to the Conference at North Carolina Conference Online Giving or mailing check. Make check payable to NC Conference and send to:
Conference Treasurer-Raleigh AreaP.O. Box 890202Charlotte, NC 28289-0202with “S00176 – NC Storm Response” on the memo line.
Western North Carolina Conference
Western North Carolina Conference is also open for Response Teams. Visit their website for information on team registration, as well as donating directly to their Conference at Western North Carolina Annual Conference Disaster Response
Virginia Annual Conference
We have not received any requests for Volunteers at this time. We will let you know if this changes.
Holston Annual Conference
They are not needing volunteers at this time. We will let you know if this changes.
North Alabama Disaster Response Warehouse & Mission Center
The Warehouse has been very busy sending supplies and coordinating our responses for material assistance. Here are the ways you and your congregation can help YOUR Warehouse:
- First, at this time they do NOT need any Health/Hygiene Kits.
- Become a partner with the Warehouse by sending $10 a month to the Warehouse. We receive no funding from UMCOR or from your Conference Giving. These funds are used to cover operational expenses such as rent, phone, internet, utilities and other operational expenses. You can mail your Partner Gift to UMC Disaster Warehouse & Mission Center, P.O. Box 1133 Decatur, Al. 35602
- Volunteer at the Warehouse to help put kits together and ship supplies. Call the Warehouse at 256-341-9961 to schedule your time. An hour, half day, full day or week—all volunteers are welcome!
- We are currently collecting the following supplies:
- Box fans
- 25 ft. extension cords
- Mosquito Repellent (Deep Woods Off preferred brand; Avon also has a good repellent)
- Flat shovels
- Garden rakes
- 2 wheel Wheelbarrows.
- Individuals with at least ¾ ton truck or larger to deliver supplies to designated places. We would also use larger box vans or someone who has a tractor trailer and current CDL to deliver supplies.
- Packing tape
- SHOCKWAVE Disinfectant, Sanitizer and Cleaner. This is being used more often in lieu of Bleach. You can purchase this online and have it shipped directly to the Warehouse at 3220 Hwy 31 South, Building F, Decatur, AL 35603
- Cleaning Buckets. They have plenty of buckets but need the items for the buckets. The list of items can be found at Cleaning Bucket Instructions
- Tornado Buckets. This is a kit unique to our Warehouse. It contains some of the most needed items after wind related damages. Items needed can be found at Tornado Bucket Instructions
As we become aware of other needs we will let you know. If you have not already done so, or have someone who is asking about updates, make sure you sign up for our email updates at https://www.umcna.org/disasterresponsesignup
Again, I thank each of you who have and continue to respond to these many needs. Know that you are the hands and feet of Jesus in places where people often wonder if God cares. They discover that God cares because YOU care!
Randy BurbankDisaster Response & Recovery Coordinator, North Alabama Annual ConferenceEmail: rburbank@umcna.orgCell Phone: 205-907-2657Office Phone (monitored 24/7): 205-932-6244