Disaster Alerts
 H1N1
Includes helpful information on H1N1 such as School Materials, Prevention Methods, Information on Children/Parents and Child Care Providers as well as General Information.
CWS Rebuild - Cedar Rapids, Iowa
February 5, 2010
Iowa 'ecu-build' modeled on success in New Orleans Church World Service will bring volunteers and resources from across the U.S. and Canada to Cedar Rapids, Iowa, April 12 through May 21, 2010. Dubbed "Neighborhood: Cedar Rapids," the rebuilding effort brings together at least 10 agencies to replicate CWS’s Neighborhood: New Orleans" ecumenical rebuilding project--or ecu-build--which returned a dozen families home after lengthy displacement following Hurricane Katrina.
South Dakota Ice Storms Impact on Native American Communities
February 4, 2010
In response to a request for assistance; and in partnership with the UCC South Dakota Conference, National Disaster Ministries has provided emergency funds to the Dakota Association of the UCC South Dakota Conference. The Conference provided $5,000; and, $3,000 was sent from the One Great Hour of Sharing special fund Emergency USA.
Flooding in Georgia
September 24, 2009
Torrential downpours saturated much of the Southeastern U.S. in the last week, killing at least 10 people and inflicting an estimated $250 million in damage in Georgia alone.
NYCOSH's 9/11-related work is conducted in partnership with the United Church of Christ's National Disaster Ministries
September 10, 2009
The New York State Workers’ Compensation Law has been changed to help you file a claim for workers’ compensation if you have a 9/11- related illness.
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Haiti earthquake appeal
January 28, 2010
The United Church of Christ is appealing to members and friends for support of the Haiti Earthquake emergency appeal to provide for immediate relief and long-term recovery and rebuilding.
Earthquake and Tsunamis strike South Pacific – UCC reaches out to partners
October 5, 2009
A magnitude 8.0 earthquake struck in the South Pacific on Tuesday, Sep 29, 2009 causing significant tsunami washes which have resulted in numerous deaths and much damage. The UCC is sending prayers and resources in support of our partners.
Torrential floods strike Philippines – UCC rushes support to partners
September 29, 2009
Churches and church-based organizations in the Philippines are helping thousands of families, who have lost relatives, homes and other properties after tropical storm Ketsana unleashes torrential floods.
Pakistan's Displaced Population Grows
May 27, 2009
Over 3 million people have been reportedly displaced by the conflict in Pakistan, and that number continues to grow. Most severely impacted are the children. The United Church of Christ has responded with an initial grant of $10,000.
Assistance Needed for Conflict-Displaced Persons in Sri Lanka
May 22, 2009
The United Church of Christ is working with local partners to assist large number of internally displaced persons in Sri Lanka.
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Conflict intensives in Gaza - Help UCC provide humanitarian aid
