Read latest news from NALC Disaster Response.
♦ Ohio River Disaster Resources Teleconference: Feb. 27 @ 7:00pm EST
♦ Ohio River Floods; Tornadoes in Central US
♦ Human Trafficking in Disasters Webinar: March 13, 2018 at 1:00 pm EDT
♦ FEMA Expands Public Assistance Eligibility
Disaster Care Kits
Click here to access the latest disaster kit content lists (baby care kits, flood buckets, health kits, school kits). Blankets, quilts, Bibles and gifts cards (Home Depot, Lowe’s, Walmart) are always needed. Include items decorated with a U.S. flag, patriotic or military symbols or references to the armed forces, religious symbols, messages or your group’s name. Add other items as God leads you.
How to pack your disaster kits
- Pack completed kits, like items together, in boxes. Label contents in LARGE, BLOCK LETTERS on the outside of the boxes.
- Include the name and address of your group or congregation on each box with a label that says: A PROJECT OF [church/group name and address]
Please send your kits, material goods and/or gift cards to:
NALC Disaster Warehouse
810 Main St.
Caldwell, Ohio 43724
Thank you, from NALC Disaster Response!
Donate to the Disaster Response Fund
Please note: This fund is for domestic disasters only. Gifts for international disaster relief may be directed to Lutheran World Relief, Water Mission, or the international relief organization of your choice.
The Disaster Response Fund provides resources to:
- respond rapidly when domestic natural disasters occur,
- alleviate human suffering,
- provide transitional assistance, and
- enable those affected to begin the rebuilding process.
The NALC’s Disaster Response Coordinator administers the use of the fund, working cooperatively with and through local NALC congregations and members, as well as other compatible disaster relief organizations such as LCMS Disaster Response.
Donate online to the NALC Disaster Response Fund or mail checks payable to the North American Lutheran Church; 2299 Palmer Drive, Suite 220; New Brighton MN 55112-2202, noting “Disaster Response Fund” on the check memo line.
Email the NALC’s Disaster Response Coordinator.
WHEN DISASTER STRIKES: How NALC congregations can help
What should NALC pastors or congregation leaders do when a natural disaster, such as flooding, tornadoes, and fires, strikes in their community or in an area where the congregation is able to or desires to provide assistance?
Since the NALC is a small church with widespread congregations, it is important that you contact us as quickly as possible when a disaster occurs in your area.
First and foremost, if the disaster is close by, make sure you are safe.
Next, contact the NALC Disaster Response Coordinator, Mary Bates (740-509-1132; [email protected]), as quickly as possible so the prayer power of the NALC can be unleashed. Be sure to also contact your Mission District to see if your local NALC disaster response team can provide assistance.
NALC Disaster Response has resources and capabilities to assist in early response and longer term recovery. We can open the gates to material resources, networking, counseling, training, and volunteers.
Remember, the key is early communication! The sooner we learn of a disaster in your area, the more quickly NALC Disaster Response can respond to the needs of your community.
Contact the NALC Disaster Response Coordinator, Mary Bates, at [email protected]; 740-509-1132.