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Domestic Emergencies

A United Methodist volunteer whose team is gutting a house spends some time with a Katrina survivor. UMCOR thanks God for the generosity of United Methodists whose extraordinary gifts of time, supplies, and cash are making it possible to help people rebuild their lives. The work that’s left—rebuilding more homes, job training, connecting people to mental health services, reestablishing community infrastructure, and supporting other long-term recovery—will be addressed because of UMCOR's focus on long-term response.CREDIT: DIXIE FISCHER, ST. MARKS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, LINCOLN, NEB.

Domestic Disaster Response, UMCOR Advance #901670 Online Giving

UMCOR maintains a corps of trained disaster response specialists for quick reinforcement of local efforts, and it keeps a supply of relief materials in warehouses for dispatch when and where required.

UMCOR-trained disaster response coordinators are part of each annual conference and are ready to respond locally when a disaster occurs. Annual conferences are regional organizations that represent the United Methodist churches in that area. There are nearly 70 annual conferences in the United States.

When a disaster occurs, UMCOR staff are in close contact with disaster response coordinators offering, advice, support, financial assistance, and a personal presence as needed.