Disaster Response Program
The New Mexico Annual Conference endeavors to be responsive to Disaster relief needs of its local churches and communities, as well as those suffering from a national or international disaster event. When disasters occur, information will be dispersed as to the most efficient and compassionate ways that we can respond.
UMCOR is assessing needs caused by Hurricane Irene. They are also
in touch with annual conference disaster response personnel in areas that have been affected.
As soon as the needs are more specific, we will post them for you.
Meanwhile, your monetary gift to UMCOR for Hurricanes 2011 is the surest and
most expedient way to help out.
Give thru your church and conference treasurer(s); notate your check with
Advance #901670 Hurricanes 2011 or give online 
.
Visit www.facebook.com/UMCOR
South Central Jurisdiction Disaster Response Academy to be held on Oct. 3-6, 2011 at Mount Sequoyah, Fayetteville, Arkansas.
Below is a link to the registration brochure with costs.
Fill the form out online, print and send it along with your check to Disaster Academy secretary: Lori Foster, as indicated on the registration brochure.
Contact Ms Foster with any questions at or Ms Julie Pohl at
Oct 2011 Disaster Response Academy
Deadline for registration is September 2, 2011.
All local churches should complete and submit to the Disaster Response coordinators and to their District Superintendent's office, a Disaster Data Form.
Disaster Data Form
Maintaining current information is a key element in our effective response to unforeseen events.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION TO MAKE AVAILABLE TO YOUR CONGREGATIONS:
Disaster Guidelines for Churches & Families
Prepare your Family Flu Sept 2010
Ready Sunday powerpoint 2010
National and International Disasters:
The United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) is our denominational avenue for best use of your donations to help people in need. Advance Specials are established whenever there is a call for help in dealing with disasters of all kinds. By donating through your church, conference treasurer or directly to UMCOR (www.umcor.org ) and by marking the assigned number for that project on your check, you are helping others effectively!
UMCOR is also offering training for helping local churches prepare for Disaster training. Through their 2011Connecting Neighbors program, you can become certified to be a Disaster training person for your church or District. Click on the following documents for more information:
Connecting Neighbors 2010 brochure UMCOR
United Methodist Friends UMCOR
Advance #418325 for Haiti emergency relief (Earthquake)
Advance #3021178 for Chile emergency relief (Earthquake)
Advance #982450 for China (Earthquake)
Advance #3021317 for Japan/Pacific (Earthquake and Tsunami)
Sager Brown Depot is a collecting point for Health Kits when needed. Click on the following link for information about what a Health kit should be: Disaster healthkit info
