Early Response Teams

Early Response Teams bring a caring, Christian presence to the survivors of hurricanes, floods, tornadoes, fires and other natural disasters.

Teams assists survivors by:

Listening to their Stories
Preparing the home for a rebuild
Salvaging everything possible
Tarping to prevent further damage
Minimizing mold growth

Teams are United Methodists and friends who are called to mission to devastated communities, growing spiritually together when serving others in a time of need. Team members, all 18 and older, are trained by certified UMCOR trainers, complete a background check online, badged, and then are invited to respond to disasters throughout the US and some outlying territories. Their primary objective is to be a caring Christian and to help survivors take the next steps toward recovery.