Event Summary from Week of Compassion:
After passing over the USVI and Puerto Rico with limited damage, Hurricane Dorian strengthened to a Category 5 storm and stalled over the northern islands of The Bahamas. Damage to the islands of Grand Bahama and Abaco is incredibly severe. The storm then tracked the eastern coast of Florida, remaining a short distance offshore, and causing some damage due to strong winds and storm surge. Greater impacts are expected in the Carolinas, where the track will bring the storm closer to shore with a potential eye-wall landfall.
How Disciples are Involved:
Local Partners:
The Bahamas: World Council of Churches, ACT Alliance, and Global Ministries partners
United States: Congregations in the Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Virginia Regions; Volusia Interfaith Agencies Networking in Disaster; Children’s Disaster Services; Pamlico County Disaster Recovery Committee; Christmount Camp and Conference Center; Bethany Hills Camp; The Retreat at Silver Springs
Early Response: Week of Compassion is in touch with Disciples in the affected regions to provide solidarity grants for households and congregations. The Christian Church in North Carolina has worked with Barton College and local congregations to preposition hygiene and clean-up kits. Several Disciples camps and conference centers opened for evacuees. Our partners at Children’s Disaster Services have teams deployed to North Carolina to provide childcare in evacuation centers. We are also in communication with local long-term recovery groups working in communities affected by past storms that are now facing threats from Dorian.
Ongoing Engagement: To be determined.
How to Help:
Volunteer: Stay tuned for details about volunteer opportunities.
Give to Week of Compassion: Click HERE Designate “Hurricanes”
Pray: Continue to pray for those affected by the storm and for our Week of Compassion partners.
Advocate: Watch our social media feed for photos, stories, and updates about this recovery.
