Disaster Alerts
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 2012 Severe Storms Appeal
April 10, 2012
U.S. storm season starts early - UCC launches $250,000 2012 Severe Storms appeal.
2012 Severe Storms and Tornadoes
March 5, 2012
A second round of storms and tornadoes left a path of destruction across several states. Two storm systems developed between February 28, 2012 and March 3, 2012 that spawned numerous tornadoes that killed at least 52 people. In the seven days prior to March 5, 2012, the National Weather Service issued 413 tornado warnings across the United States, with the majority of these warnings occurring east of the Mississippi River.
H1N1
Includes helpful information on H1N1 such as School Materials, Prevention Methods, Information on Children/Parents and Child Care Providers as well as General Information.
Hurricane Irene Wreaks Havoc
September 1, 2011
Hurricane Irene continues to wreak havoc and destruction in Northeast United States. Rebuilding efforts projected to take several years and cost billions of dollars. Financial donations and CWS kits needed now.
Hurricane Irene Update
August 29, 2011
Hurricane Irene leaves trail of destruction across 14 states. Clean up and recovery projected to take months.
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Strong Earthquake hits Mexico
A 7.4 Earthquake rocked parts of Mexico on March 20, 2012. While it is still early, there have been no reports of deaths, but several homes, schools, and other buildings have been damaged. The United Church of Christ is contacting its partners to access the damage and determine a response.
Syria in the News
February 28, 2012
Entire villages stand empty as thousands of Syrians have fled their homes to escape the violent conflict between government and opposition forces. Learn how you can help.
Typhoon Sendong (Washi) wreaks devastation on Mindanao, Philippines
December 20, 2011
Global Ministries sends One Great Hour of Sharing emergency funds to United Church of Christ in the Philippines (UCCP) in support of relief efforts to deliver essential food, clean water and medicines.
Assistance to Van Earthquake Survivors
November 2, 2011
Ken and Betty Frank, Mission Personnel currently serving in Turkey, tell of efforts to assist people in the rgion of Van, Turkey, an area recently hit by earthquake.
Extreme Flooding in Thailand
October 28, 2011
Thailand is currently experiencing the worst disaster throughout history. The situation is grim and will possibly take many years to return to any sense of normalcy as it struggles to recover from the floods.
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