Missouri Conference responders continue to support those recovering from disasters. Read on to see the ways Missouri United Methodists are serving their neighbors both at home and across the UMC connection.
Help Us Collect 1,000 UMCOR Kits in September
September is National Disaster Preparedness Month. With natural disasters on the rise and hurricane season off to a strong start, the we've set a goal of building 500 UMCOR hygiene kits and 500 UMCOR cleaning kits by the end of the month.
Cleaning kits, or flood buckets, provide essential clean-up supplies to people who have experienced a natural disaster. Hygiene kits provide basic necessities to those who are most vulnerable during times of crisis. Hygiene Kits are distributed during disasters, whether socio-economic or as the result of a natural occurrence. Deploying kits is just one way Missouri United Methodists show up and serve when it matters most.
Getting involved is easy: We're asking you to commit in September, but you can build any time this fall. Please do not buy supplies. We are planning to bulk order supplies at a reduced rate and will distribute them. Learn more →
Disaster Preparedness Resources
Local Church Disaster Preparedness Guide
Sometimes it is hard to think about a disaster when we are not in the “season.” Being prepared for a disaster of any form and any magnitude is crucial for your church, its members and the community. The key to being prepared is to make people aware of the plan, both church and community, and to practice and update your plan on a regular basis. This guide will help you to think through and formulate a disaster response plan for your local church. Download the free guide →
September is Disaster Preparedness Month
FEMA observes September as National Preparedness Month to raise awareness about the importance of preparing for disasters and emergencies that could happen at any time. Ready.gov features resources and social media toolkits for promoting disaster preparedness. See the resources →
Train as a Team Leader
Additionally, one way you can help the Conference be prepared to respond to disasters is to attend our upcoming virtual team leader training. Learn more and RSVP →
Recovery News and Updates
This spring a small team helped with recovery efforts in the Carthage area. The group of eight completed 126 total work hours at seven different sites. Seven different churches were represented on the response team. Way to go connectional Church!
Since our summer newsletter, Missouri Conference Disaster response had a presence and reported to the 2024 Missouri Annual Conference Session. Read the recap here →
Stay connected with Missouri Conference Disaster Response efforts. Information about opportunities to serve and train will be posted in these places:
