Disaster Recovery Volunteers
Compassion in Action
Your service will not only assist in the physical acts of helping people rebuild their homes, but is an act of presence that indicates the commitment to walk beside people as they seek to rebuild their lives. Together, we can be the body of Christ in the world. The wider UCC utilizes mission trip groups to help home owners in the long-term recovery process. See more UCC disaster response and recovery actions.
Opportunities to serve and registration will be posted on this page as they are available.
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Atlantic City, New Jersey. Hurricane Sandy 29 October 2012 ... People in 17 states were impacted. It was a Category 3 storm at its peak intensity when it made landfall in Cuba. When it hit the Northeastern United States, it was a Category 2 storm and the largest Atlantic Hurricane on record (as measured by diameter with winds spanning 1,100 miles). Recovery in Atlantic City, New Jersey ... Behind the Boardwalk ... Opportunities now available for disaster recovery mission groups to accompany the recovery. Registration information here. Check the UCC Disaster Alerts webpage for updates. Read more.
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 New York. Hurricane Sandy 29 October 2012. Hurricane Sandy was the deadliest and most destructive storm of the 2012 Atlantic Hurricane Season. People in over 17 states were impacted. It was a Category 3 storm at its peak intensity when it made landfall in Cuba. When it hit the Northeastern United States, it was a Category 2 storm and the largest Atlantic Hurricane on record (as measured by diameter with winds spanning 1,100 miles). Recovery in New York. Rockaway, NY (Queens County) New York City. Opportunities now available for disaster recovery mission groups to accompany the recovery in the continuing clean-up stage. Register here.
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 Roundup, MT ~ In June 2012 wildfires in Montana destroyed 72 homes and hundreds of miles of ranch fencing. Roundup is located in Musselshell County, 35 miles north of Billings, the largest city in the state.
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 Holton, IN ~ Severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes battered Holton, IN and surrounding areas between February 29 and March 3, 2012. The area received a major disaster declaration. To learn more ...
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 Henryville, IN ~ On March 2, 2012 a multi-vortex EF-4 tornado hit southern Indiana around Henryville. Henryville was a town of 2,000 with few buildings left standing after the tornado. The storm was part of a series of seven tornadoes on March 2 that swept through five Midwest states. Information and Registration.
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 Joplin, MO is recovering from a devastating tornado in May of 2011. Volunteer groups are needed. Register today for 2013. Information and Registration. Watch YOU-TUBE video of the tornadoes early aftermath. |
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 North Carolina, Hurricane Irene ~ In August 2011 when Hurricane Irene made landfall lin North Carolina, the inland areas had rainfall totals between 10 and 15 inches; coastal areas experienced wind gusts of up to 115 miles per hour and storm surge reaching more than 8 feet. Extensive flooding in conjunction with wind damaged thousands of homes. More than 800 families are still not able to return to their homes. Register here.
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 Binghamton, NY was flooded as the result of Tropical Storm Lee, following Hurricane Irene, in September 2011. Over 9,000 properties were damaged in Broome County of which Binghampton is part - many in areas that have never flooded before. The adjacent counties of Chenango and Tioga also received significant flood damage. This up-state New York valley has lots of dykes and flood walls that have worked well in the past. In September 2011 water went over them for the first time. These 2011 floods follow another serious flood in 2006. Register here.
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 Bloomsburg, PA ~ Aerial view of flood damage. Flooding as seen Friday, Sept. 9, 2011, in remnants from Tropical Storm Lee continued to produce heavy raid over night. The grounds of the Bloomsburg Fair are located in the middle of this photo with water up to the roof of buildings. (AP Photo/Mel Evans)
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 Minot, North Dakota ~ Homeowners of the Souris Valley, located in Northwestern North Dakota, are struggling after a 500 year flood occurred in July 2011. Minot is the state's 4th largest town. The unprecedented flood waters left over 4,000 homes unlivable and is placed over 12,000 residents. Minot, ND needs your help to rebuild. Groups began April 15th. Register here.
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