When storms come, disaster relief teams quickly follow— clearing debris, feeding the hungry, and much more.
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See the different methods of giving a donation designated to Disaster Relief efforts, or through Cooperative Program support.
Information for volunteers preparing for a deployment
DR manuals, for those who have attended training classes.
Information for Unit Leaders
Disaster Relief Units in South Carolina
Chaplaincy
Chaplains help crisis survivors take their first steps to spiritual and emotional recovery. Every unit is encouraged to have a chaplain, both to care for those we meet and those who serve. Steps in becoming a DR Chaplain
Sheltering
Sheltering teams open and maintain shelters for displaced or evacuated families. Often sheltering teams work alongside the Red Cross during and after a natural disaster.
Children’s Response
Children’s Response teams set up temporary child care centers following an emergency. By providing a safe and caring place for children 7 and younger, these teams help children move toward recovery after the trauma of a disaster.
Shower/Laundry
Mobile trailers with individual shower stalls, dressing areas, and water heaters provide clean showers for the survivors as well as volunteers aiding in the disaster response. Similarly, laundry units wash and dry clothes for disaster survivors as well as those working in the disaster area.
Communications
When phone lines go down, our communications unit gives DR leaders the ability to stay in touch with other leaders in our DR network as well as with other agencies working in the disaster area.
Assessment
These volunteers assess the damage to homes from hurricanes, tornadoes, ice storms, and floods. Assessors gather information and help to prioritize jobs. They are often the first ones to connect with homeowners after a disaster.
Fire Recovery
After a major fire, these teams help homeowners remove ash and debris and recover personal belongings.
Incident Management
Command posts coordinate the volunteers’ work. Within the command post, volunteers help with logistics, operations, and administration.Â
Chainsaw
These recovery teams remove trees, limbs, and brush from driveways, roofs, and yards. The teams include people who know how to use chainsaws, as well as those who can pick up and pile the debris.
Mass Feeding
Feeding teams help prepare and serve food for residents who don’t have electricity to cook at home, for shelter residents, or for volunteers working in the area.
Flood Recovery
Flood recovery teams remove water-damaged flooring, carpet, and sheetrock for homeowners, to dry out and sanitize the home to prevent growth of mold and mildew.
Rebuild
Rebuilding what was lost requires a variety of skill sets and a flexible team. Rebuild teams help with construction tasks — replacing floors, walls, and roofs.
Contact the Disaster Relief Team
Our office strives to disciple volunteers and leaders in service and evangelism so they are prepared to serve after a disaster. Contact us with any questions and to see how you can help.
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