US Disaster Response News & Stories
December 16, 2021
Blessed to be alive in Mayfield, Kentucky
UMCOR supports partners in the aftermath of December tornadoes.
September 24, 2021
UMCOR responses in 2021 continue to climb
A three-part overview of the work of UMCOR in the first three-quarters of 2021. This Part 1 in the series outlines disaster response in the United States.
September 2, 2021
UMCOR’s response to Hurricane Ida
In response to the widespread destruction caused by Hurricane Ida, a Category 4 storm that made landfall on the U.S. gulf coast on August 29, UMCOR remains in prayer and is providing relief for the many communities that were in its path.
August 10, 2021
Preparing the way – UMCOR supports conferences in disaster readiness
UMCOR partners with the Florida Annual Conference to develop a “Blue Sky” disaster preparedness program, getting ready for probable weather events in fall 2021 and beyond.
March 12, 2021
Hurricane Sally response highlights the UMCOR difference
In its initial and continued response to the September 2020 Gulf Coast hurricane, UMCOR exhibits the power of meaningful recovery to areas suffering the brunt of repeated disasters.
November 20, 2020
A year like no other
As flooding, storms and wildfires impacted communities across the U.S. this year, UMCOR was there, bringing hope to 101 unique emergencies.
November 2, 2020
UMCOR to Consolidate Relief Supply Network Operations
In order to further maximize good stewardship of resources, it was announced at the Board of Directors meeting of the United Methodist Committee on Relief on October 28 ...
November 1, 2020
“Does anybody outside this region care?” UMCOR does.
In Louisiana, communities hit by both Hurricanes Laura and Delta face a long recovery but are humbled by the outpouring of support from United Methodists across the country.
October 15, 2020
“Does anybody outside this region care?” asks storm survivor; UMCOR answers the call
In Louisiana, communities hit by both Hurricanes Laura and Delta face a long recovery but are humbled by the outpouring of support from United Methodists across the country.
September 4, 2020
Louisiana should expect four-year recovery period, UMCOR says
Early assessments of the devastation in south Louisiana caused by Hurricane Laura indicate the region should expect to be in a state of recovery for a three to four year period ...
September 4, 2020
Louisiana should expect four-year recovery period, UMCOR says
Early assessments of the devastation caused by Hurricane Laura indicate the impacted region should expect to be in a state of recovery for a three to four year period.
August 6, 2020
Participants reflect on disaster case management training
In March of 2020, UMCOR partnered with Highland Park UMC in Dallas, Texas to hold a three-day intensive, providing in-depth understanding of the foundations, principles and processes of disaster case management