Foremost, prayer.
Cash Donations--We have reserve disaster funds and UMCOR Emergency funds available to use immediately and have made those available. Donations to the Conference Disaster Fund will help with recovery and relief as we go forward. Gifts can be made out to your local church, designated for the TN Conference Disaster Fund and they will be passed along. You can also give online at http://www.tnumc.org/custpage.cfm/frm/30213/sec_id/30213. Conference Advance #104.
Other donations--at this time, only 2nd Harvest is available for material donations and has set up bins at some Kroger stores. Relief organizations have on hand food and clothing (clean, sorted) to provide for immediate needs. See here for the latest other ways to donate http://tennessean.com/article/20090411/NEWS01/904110336
Volunteers--at this time no additional volunteers are needed.
Ongoing Family/Church Readiness--Use resources from FEMA or Red Cross on families having disaster plan and emergency kit. Contact Jason Brock at the TN Conference Office to find out more about developing a Disaster Readiness Plan for your local church. JBrock@tnumc.org, 615-329-1177.
Readiness in Your Community--please consider for the future supporting your local Red Cross with funds and volunteers, as we depend on them being strong and organized for early relief. If you want to be available as a shelter, they can evaluate your building and provide insurance/resources if activated. Help make your local food, clothing, and general help agencies strong, as they will be helpful partners if disaster strikes your community.
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