Disaster Response
Being the Love of Jesus
Ohio Tornado Response
Click Here for a story on disaster relief efforts by some of our local United Methodist churches!
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Letter from Bishop Ough
Bishop Ough invites people to make a financial contribution to support recovery efforts in Moscow Ohio and other affected areas. He invites all of us to pray and see how we can be the love of Christ in Action. Read his letter to us by clicking here. Consider your gift of love and mercy.
Harrisburg, IL Recovery
Ken Miner, Disaster Response Coordinator for the Illinois Great Rivers Conference has announced long term recovery efforts in Harrisburg are beginning. If you are interested in leading a team to this area, complete the on-line application form and get scheduled.
South West Texas Conference
Long Term Recovery efforts due to the Fall 2011 Wildfires have been organized. Teams can stay at the ecumenical Faith Village Volunteer Acommodation Center for $20 per person per night. Register your team on-line. for more information, contact Margery Marshall at disasterresponse@umcad.org; 775-848-0766
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As we engage in disaster response, it is always the survivors to determine what is needed and the extent of the response. Leaders in Moscow were reluctant to allow outside volunteers in
until after homeowners had a chance to be present and go through their possession. Although this takes more time, it does empower survivors to lead their own recovery. Below is a summary of what is happening now and how the United Methodist Church is present.
West Ohio Provides Case Management with Tornado SurvivorsBev Hurlburt, member of Wayne Street UMC in St. Mary's, Ohio, is providing case management to people affected by the March 2 tornados. Funding for her position has been provided through an UMCOR grant received by West Ohio. As the case manager, Bev will work with survivors as they recover from the damage afflicted by the tornado. Gifts you have given to the West OHio disaster account will assist these survivors to meet rebuilding needs not provided through insurance and other resources. Your continued generosity will provide healing and restoration for many.
A family in Adams county has already moved into new housing thanks to the work of Bev. Please keep Bev and affected communities in your prayers.
Below you will find ways in which you can help.
Pray
Consider holding a prayer service for the many communities affected by the tornado in Ohio and across the country. Remember local congregations who themselves are affected and yet seek to provide the presence of God's love within their community. Remember community, church and state leaders who are working around the clock to provide the best response possible. Pray that we will have the capacity and resilience to provide a ministry of accompaniment and recovery for those affected physically, emotionally and spiritually.
Give--West Ohio Disaster Response
Give with a generous and loving heart. Recovery take money. Your gift will be invaluable as we seek to assist survivors in their recovery.
Make checks payable to Council on Development. Designate your check for Disaster Response. Mail it to 32 Wesley Blvd, Worthington OH 4085.
Donate On-Line--Go to the Donate Now button on the right side of this page to give now. 100% of your gifts will go to assist families.
Prepare to Go
1. Early Response
If you are already an UMCOR trained Early Response Team member, you will hear about service possibilities through ERT leaders.
Participate in an upcoming Early Response Team Training.
May 12, 2012
8:30 - 4:00
Zanesville Faith UMC
1616 Blue Avenue
Zanesville, OH 43701
Trainers: Roger Thatcher
Cost: $35 (includes supplies and background check) Please note that a background check completed by West Ohio is required. If you are not a member of the West Ohio Conference, you must adhere to background check processes of your annual conference
Please click the reigstration link. If you have difficulties registering on line, please contact Julie Bassett at jbassett@wocumc.org; 800-437-0028
May 19, 2012
8:30 - 4:00
Hilliard UMC
5445 Scioto Darby Rd.
Hilliard, OH 43026
Trainers: Richard Weese
Cost: $35 (includes supplies and background check) Please note that a background check completed by West Ohio is required. If you are not a member of the West Ohio Conference, you must adhere to background check processes of your annual conference
Please click the reigstration link. If you have difficulties registering on line, please contact Julie Bassett at jbassett@wocumc.org; 800-437-0028
June 2, 2012
8:30 - 4:00
Lewistown UMC
8088 County Rd. 54
Lewistown, OH 43333
Trainers: Ron McDaniel, Jim Burns, Randy Fahy
Cost: $35 (includes supplies and background check) Please note that a background check completed by West Ohio is required. If you are not a member of the West Ohio Conference, you must adhere to background check processes of your annual conference
Please click the reigstration link. If you have difficulties registering on line, please contact Julie Bassett at jbassett@wocumc.org; 800-437-0028
June 23, 2012
8:30 - 4:00
Bellefontaine UMC
201 North Main Street
Bellefontaine, OH 43311
Trainers: Charlene Stevenson
Cost: $35 (includes supplies and background check) Please note that a background check completed by West Ohio is required. If you are not a member of the West Ohio Conference, you must adhere to background check processes of your annual conference
Please click the reigstration link. If you have difficulties registering on line, please contact Julie Bassett at jbassett@wocumc.org; 800-437-0028
June 30, 2012
8:30 - 4:00
Bryan Wesley UMC
903 Center Street
Bryan, OH 43506
Trainers: Richard Weese
Cost: $35 (includes supplies and background check) Please note that a background check completed by West Ohio is required. If you are not a member of the West Ohio Conference, you must adhere to background check processes of your annual conference
Please click the reigstration link. If you have difficulties registering on line, please contact Julie Bassett at jbassett@wocumc.org; 800-437-0028
2. Long Term Recovery
Long Term recovery helps survivors recover from the destruction and trauma of a disaster. Volunteer in Mission Teams will be needed to help rebuild houses and communities. Become a Volunteer in Mission Team Leader and learn how to organize and lead a mission team locally, nationally or around the world. The next VIM team leader training sessions are listed below.
April 28, 2012
9:00 - 3:30 pm
North Broadway UMC
Trainers: Mr. Howard Baulch and The Rev. Amy Aspey
Cost: $35 (includes supplies, lunch and background check)
October 27, 2012
9:00 -3:30 pm
West Ohio Conference Office
Trainers: Mr. Howard Baulch and The Rev. Amy Aspey
Cost: $35 (includes supplies, lunch and background check)
Stay Informed and Be Prepared
West Ohio will update this webpage with new information on how you can respond. Information changes quickly.
Make flood buckets that can be stored in West Ohio to assist our neighbors when the next disaster happens.
Assembly Directions
Place all liquid items in the bucket first. Place remaining items in the bucket fitting them around and between the liquid items. Sponges, scouring pads, clothespins and trash bags can be separated in order to fit all of the items in the bucket. Ensure the lid is closed securely.
Important Notes
All items must be new except for the actual bucket and lid. All cleaning agents must be liquid and in plastic containers. No powders please. If you cannot find the requested size of a liquid item, use a smaller size. Including larger sizes of any item will prevent the lid from sealing.
District Disaster Response Coordinators
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Capitol Area North
Mike Fogle
740-225-8535
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Capitol Area South
Ron Dixon
(740) 497-3844
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Northwest Plains
Ray Krammer
419-394-5775
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Foothills
(740) 989-2810 H
(740) 440-0909 C
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Shawnee Valley
Roberta Eddy
(740) 851-5243
Diana Hall
(740) 637-0829
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Ohio River Valley District
To be Named
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Miami Valley District
To Be Named
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Maumee Watershed District
To Be Named
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UMCOR Authorized ERT Trainers
Roger Thatcher Charlene Stevenson
(740) 989-2801-H (513) 324-2016
Richard Weese Jim Burns
(614) 581-5702-C
Ron McDaniel Randy Fahy
The United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) provides long-term recovery as well as immediate relief. Recognizing that disasters cause disruptions that can last for years and often create permanent changes in people's lives, UMCOR works within a community to address the long-term effects of a disaster and assist people in rebuilding and adjusting to change. The United Methodist Church responds by sending Volunteer Teams to help rebuild communities and individuals' lives for as long as it takes. Read more...
UMCOR Sager Brown is the mission center and relief supply depot operated by United Methodist Committee on Relief in Baldwin, LA. UMCOR is part of the General Board of Global Ministries. Since 1940, UMCOR has provided aid worldwide to relieve suffering from poverty, wars, and natural disasters. Read more...
UMCOR Domestic Disaster Relief Advance #901670
UMCOR Foreign Disaster Relief Advance #982450
