Kansas East Conference
United Methodist Church
VIM / Disaster Response
When disaster strikes, United Methodists respond—with prayers, with money,
with time, with labor, with love.
First Response Teams provide immediate assistance to those affected by a disaster, especially those who are older or disabled and those who might not have their support system nearby to help them with the hard work of debris cleanup or to make temporary repairs to their homes.
In addition, early responders provide support and a listening ear for those who have been affected by a disaster. They also observe and report the survivor's needs to the conference and the local incident coordinator.
Early response teams do not perform rebuilding or repair work that may jeopardize a victim's eligibility for financial assistance from insurance and government agencies.
Long-term Disaster Response Teams and Volunteer In Mission Teams assist with the rebuilding and permanent repair of damaged property after the initial clean-up and temporary repairs have been completed. We coordinate this work through the local Long-Term Recovery Committee and jobs are selected utilizing a disaster case management process.
Demonstrating Our Faith In Action
Around The World And Here At Home!
The space for this web site has been provided courtesy of the General Board of Global Ministries, The United Methodist Church .
Please send feedback to srburn@madtel.net.
Advanced Disaster Response Training
Due to new guidelines set by the Federal Emergency Management Agency and United Methodist Committee on Relief, volunteers who wish to assist in the early stages following disasters must have Early Response Team Certification to volunteer.
See the Training Information page for details on this training.
Conference Disaster Response Coordinator
Julie Pohl
P.O. Box 518
Elwood, KS 66024.
(816) 390-0324 or
(785) 989-3237
e-mail: kseastvim@yahoo.com
Assistant Disaster Response Coordinator
Steve Burnett
P.O. Box 276
Madison, KS 66860
785-410-0210
e-mail: srburn@madtel.net