Hurricane Ian (Florida) Disaster Response
News
Hurricane Ian made landfall in Florida on Wednesday, causing severe flooding and power outages. Forecasters downgraded Ian to a tropical storm on Thursday morning but the storm is still expected to produce severe rain and wind over the next few days. Conference Disaster Response Coordinator (CDRC) Scott Burdin is monitoring the response and relief needs through the cohort of CDRCs in the United Methodist connection and will share opportunities to engage in response efforts.Congregations are asked to focus on the following mission and service efforts:
- PRAY. Pray for the people of affected areas and first responders and agencies managing damage assessment. Include those affected by the storm’s path in your prayers during worship. Search Discipleship Ministries for worship resources during times of natural disaster, including a Communion liturgy appropriate for those celebrating communion and a prayer and suggested hymn list.
- GIVE. Visit Missouri Disaster Response Online Giving or UMCOR U.S. Disaster Response and Recovery. For paper giving, make checks payable to: Missouri Annual Conference (memo: Florida) and mail to Missouri Annual Conference, 3601 Amron Ct. Columbia, MO 65202.
- LEARN. Visit Missouri Annual Conference’s communication platforms to be informed of immediate needs: www.facebook.com/umcdisaster