U.S. Disaster Alerts
 South Dakota Ice Storms Impact on Native American Communities
February 23, 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.
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.
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.
Louisville surprised by damaging flood on August 4-5
August 19, 2009
As damage assessments continue, volunteers begin helping residents whose homes were damaged by flash flooding this week.
Florida tornado hits mobile homes
July 31, 2009
Volusia County residents are once again cleaning up after a natural disaster. United Church of Christ disaster response coordinator in the Florida Conference, Stephanie San German, sent the following report...
El Paso, Texas: 2006 flood recovery continues
July 8, 2009
In August 2006, torrential rains flooded Southern Texas. Particularly hard hit was teh colonias (an extremely low income area) in the El Paso area. The United Church of Christ sent $5,000 to Church World Service to assist with immediate relief needs of blankets and personal care kits. In January 2009, El Paso Long Term Recovery Committee received from the UCC a grant of $3,000 to continue repairing homes that were damaged. The funds sent to CWS and the El Paso Long Term Recovery Committee were from the One Great Hour of Sharing special fund, Emergency USA. Earlier this year, repairs were completed on three homes. Here are the stories of these three families...
North Dakota & Minnesota Flooding
March 27, 2009
Thousands of upper midwest residents have been forced from their homes as rivers continue to rise in what may become an historic flood as early as this weekend.
Hurricane Ike: Possible pollutants worry responder
September 15, 2008
Combination of oil refineries, chemical plants, high water and lack of power could produce technological disaster in Ike's wake.
Hurricane Gustav: A Scientist’s Snapshot
September 15, 2008
Wilma Subra, a native Louisianan, is a chemist who puts her expertise to work helping residents of communities who are either protesting the existence of a nearby industry that is exposing them to toxic chemicals or trying to block the construction of one adjacent to their homes. The UCC National Disaster Ministries has worked with Dr. Subra since the 2005 Gulf Coast Hurricanes to provide educational material for communities that were flooded and experienced possible contaminants.
Hurricane Gustav: Storms add new mission for group
September 15, 2008
Two decades of contacts helps Louisiana environmental network funnel appropriate response to disaster survivors
2008 Hurricanes - US and Caribbean Response
September 8, 2008
As of this date, churches are reporting minimal to no damage to church facilities, and are able to make repairs with their own resources. Downed trees and debris on church property seems to be the extent of damages in addition to the power outages and loss of phone service.
Tropical Storm Fay Updated on Florida
August 26, 2008
The first big storm of the hurricane season continues to bring “residual” rain storms to southern states in the U.S. Tropical Storm Fay’s biggest impact was on the state of Florida, after the storm inched its way back and forth across the state, making landfall in Florida a record four times, there were at least 13 deaths and more than 1,000 homes damaged.
Spring 2008 Tornadoes and Floods in Central U.S. - Update
July 22, 2008
Communities Organize for Clean up and to Begin Recovery. The United Church of Christ is providing assistance and volunteer opportunities.
Mid-America Spring Tornadoes & Flood Update
June 17, 2008
UCC Disaster Response Coordinators and Conference are gathering information about our churches and families.
Oklahoma and Missouri Storm
May 13, 2008
Help arrives for tornado survivors: Deadly storm system spawns tornadoes, flooding --hundreds of homes destroyed or damaged in Oklahoma and Missouri.
Hundreds forced from homes in ME
May 5, 2008
The melting of this year's record snowfall is producing record flooding in Northern Maine towns. United Church of Christ disaster response coordinator indicates UCC families and churches are safe and damage assessments have just begun.
Volunteers prepare to help VA survivors
May 5, 2008
Eight tornadoes damage nearly 500 homes in Southeastern Virginia. United Church of Christ disaster response coordinators indicate no damages to UCC families’ homes or to UCC churches.
Flood From Nowhere Plaques Ohio City
April 24, 2008
200+ homes damaged as water rises from ground, volunteers ready to help but no one knows when or where the water will go.
Tornadoes Sweep Across Five Southern States
February 7, 2008
Over 40 tornadoes damaged or destroyed hundreds of homes, businesses, schools, farms and other properties in Arkansas, Tennessee, Kentucky, Mississippi and Alabama.
Northwest Storm Damage
December 6, 2007
A massive rainstorm stalled over Washington and Oregon causing record level flooding in residential areas in both states. Officials are scrambling to assist residents stranded when the Chehalis River spilled over its banks on Monday December 3. Helicopters have rescued dozens of residents from rooftops, and many communities are cut off from ground transportation.
Update: State of Southern California fires and the UCC
October 25, 2007
Firefighters across Southern California continue to battle wildfires. As winds calm today, hope grows that firs will be contained in the next week. Some of the almost one million evacuated persons are being permitted back into their communities, however, shelters are still open for the majority of people impacted.
Midwest and Plains States Flooding from Ohio to Oklahoma
August 23, 2007
Reports are arriving from UCC Disaster Response Conference coordinators informing us of the status of UCC churches and members impacted by flooding. Conference Coordinators: Jim Ditzler (Ohio); Jim Peck (Minnesota); and Mike Lake and Will Best (Kansas-Oklahoma) have begun sending information – further reports are expected.
Southeast Kansas Flooded Homes Contaminated by Mold
August 3, 2007
Volunteers arriving at the reception center in Independence are issued protective suits and respirators to protect them from contaminants and mold while mucking out homes. (Homes in Coffeyville damaged by the 72,000-gallon oil spill are contaminated and off limits to residents).
Deadline extended for September 11 Workers’ Comp Registration
July 10, 2007
The United Church of Christ in partnership with the New York Committee on Occupational Safety and Health, and New York Disaster Interfaith Services continues to encourage paid and volunteer workers to register with New York State. The one-year extension granted to file with New York workers' comp board provides further opportunity to do outreach in communities across the United States.
Ms. Phyllis Y. Richards
Program Associate
Global Sharing Of Resources
Wider Church Ministries
700 Prospect Ave.
Cleveland,Ohio 44115
216-736-3215
richardp@ucc.org
Ms. Susan M. Sanders
Minister and Team Leader
Global Sharing Of Resources
Wider Church Ministries
700 Prospect Ave.
Cleveland,Ohio 44115
216-736-3210
sanderss@ucc.org
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