by Sam Duenckel | Aug 16, 2023 | Disaster, Missional Engagement, News
UMCOR is coordinating with the California-Pacific Annual Conference to process an initial grant for emergency supplies such as shelf-stable food, water, hygiene items and tools to help survivors recover belongings as first responders continue to provide initial aid in...
by RJ Jun | Dec 14, 2022 | Disaster, Disaster Response, UMVIM Training
February 7, 2023 UMVIM Leader Training There will be a United Methodist Volunteers in Mission (UMVIM) Team Leader Training on February 7, 2023, from 9 AM to 2 PM. The location is Williamsburg UMC, 500 Jamestown Rd, Williamsburg VA, 23185. The class is from 9 AM...
by RJ Jun | Dec 9, 2022 | Disaster, Disaster Response, ERT Training
January ERT Training (Southwest Area) Date: Saturday, January 7, 2023 Time: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm Where: Bethlehem UMC (13586 S Old Moneta Rd, Moneta, VA 24121) Instructor: Steve Cass Cost: $35 For more information, contact Carolyn Koontz Register by sending an...
by RJ Jun | Nov 29, 2022 | Disaster, Missional Engagement, News
Members of a volunteer team from the North Georgia Conference of The United Methodist Church clear storm debris and damaged kitchen items from a home that was flooded by Hurricane Ian in Fort Myers, FL. PHOTO: Mike DuBose, UM News Join the VAUMC ERT to Florida ...
by RJ Jun | Nov 29, 2022 | Disaster, Disaster Response, Missional Engagement
VAUMC ERT to Florida ERT (Early Response Team) is a group of certified volunteers deployed to areas hit by disasters to help clean up the house so homeowners can start the recovery journey. The rebuilding phase starts after ERT members finish cleaning up. Usually, the...
by Brenda Capen | Aug 5, 2020 | Disaster, News, Virginia News
Tropical Storm Isaias passed through Virginia on Monday night and Tuesday (Aug. 3-4) and brought with it rain and tornados. There has been confirmed an ESF2 Tornado that did significant damage to the James River District area of Carrolton and Suffolk. Emergency...
