Disaster Relief Hints
First a News Bulletin:
Part of the Disaster Response Team, an UMVIM Coordinator, and District Superintendent Mike Graef met with Rev. Tom Peterson and Missy on Tuesday, December 11, 2007. It appears that they are doing well considering the circumstances. Workers are in the parsonage drying it out. There was considerable damage to personal property which will need to be replaced. The good news is that the parsonage had flood insurance.
The following is a checklist for assistance:
1. Call your insurance company--which is SAFECO for Conference owned property.
2. Register with FEMA by calling 1-800-621-FEMA.
3. Visit a FEMA Disaster Recovery Center to learn about other federal benefits available such as unemployment insurance, individual low interest loans, etc.
4. Avoid duplication of benefits.
5. Refer people requesting assistance from churches to the early response agencies such as American Red Cross and Salvation Army.
To help those impacted by the wind and the water of the winter storms:
1. Donations can be sent to the PNW Conference Treasurer for "Disaster Assistance."
2. Donations can be sent to The United Methodist Committee on Relief whose speciality is casework during long term recovery.
3. Volunteer with a United Methodist Volunteer in Mission Team.
Rev. George Abrams
Disaster Response Coordinator
509-951-0983
Part of the Disaster Response Team, an UMVIM Coordinator, and District Superintendent Mike Graef met with Rev. Tom Peterson and Missy on Tuesday, December 11, 2007. It appears that they are doing well considering the circumstances. Workers are in the parsonage drying it out. There was considerable damage to personal property which will need to be replaced. The good news is that the parsonage had flood insurance.
The following is a checklist for assistance:
1. Call your insurance company--which is SAFECO for Conference owned property.
2. Register with FEMA by calling 1-800-621-FEMA.
3. Visit a FEMA Disaster Recovery Center to learn about other federal benefits available such as unemployment insurance, individual low interest loans, etc.
4. Avoid duplication of benefits.
5. Refer people requesting assistance from churches to the early response agencies such as American Red Cross and Salvation Army.
To help those impacted by the wind and the water of the winter storms:
1. Donations can be sent to the PNW Conference Treasurer for "Disaster Assistance."
2. Donations can be sent to The United Methodist Committee on Relief whose speciality is casework during long term recovery.
3. Volunteer with a United Methodist Volunteer in Mission Team.
Rev. George Abrams
Disaster Response Coordinator
509-951-0983
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