http://www.ucc.org Disaster Updates webmaster@ucc.org webmaster@ucc.org United Church of Christ Convio Content Management System Module en-us www.ucc.org-42036133 http://www.ucc.org/disaster/swine-flu.html Includes helpful information on H1N1 such as School Materials, Prevention Methods, Information on Children/Parents and Child Care Providers as well as General Information. Mon, 14 Jan 2013 07:13:30 -0600 www.ucc.org-221591324 http://www.ucc.org/disaster/are-you-and-your-church.html Disasters occur everywhere. They might be natural, i.e. flood or earthquake; or, human caused, i.e. oil spill or train derailment spilling toxic materials in a community. Mon, 09 Jul 2012 09:47:39 -0500 www.ucc.org-113540957 http://www.ucc.org/disaster/haiti/ Haiti situation remains challenging - United Church of Christ continues response. Mon, 30 Apr 2012 15:48:05 -0500 www.ucc.org-233379685 http://www.ucc.org/disaster/spring-storm-appeal.html The United Church of Christ is issuing an appeal in response to severe flooding and to what authorities describe as the worst-single stretch of tornadoes in more than four decades. Over 200 deaths have already been reported. Tue, 18 Oct 2011 11:59:01 -0500 www.ucc.org-267552054 http://www.ucc.org/disaster/hurricane-irene-wreaks-havoc.html Hurricane Irene continues to wreak havoc and destruction in Northeast United States. Rebuilding efforts projected to take several years and cost billions of dollars. Financial donations and CWS kits needed now. Fri, 02 Sep 2011 10:36:26 -0500 www.ucc.org-266488008 http://www.ucc.org/disaster/hurricane-irene-update.html Hurricane Irene leaves trail of destruction across 14 states. Clean up and recovery projected to take months. Mon, 29 Aug 2011 14:37:10 -0500 www.ucc.org-265672144 http://www.ucc.org/disaster/hurricane-irene.html Communities up and down the East coast of the United States are preparing for the weekend arrival of Hurricane Irene which is projected to come onshore in North Carolina. Fri, 26 Aug 2011 10:43:17 -0500 www.ucc.org-255669996 http://www.ucc.org/disaster/east-africa-drought-famine.html The United Church of Christ issued a $250,000 emergency relief appeal as a result of a drought causing food shortage affecting more than 10 million people in East Africa (Somalia, Ethiopia and Kenya). Tue, 02 Aug 2011 10:52:30 -0500 www.ucc.org-239678725 http://www.ucc.org/disaster/from-texas-to-minnesota.html Joplin, Missouri suffered the most as at least 116 people have been killed; more than 400 people severely injured; and many are still missing – fully 30% of the city buildings and homes are destroyed or damaged. St. John’s Regional Medical Center was hit forcing medical personnel to evacuate patients; and those injured by the tornado to other area hospitals. Tue, 24 May 2011 15:07:45 -0500 www.ucc.org-233086908 http://www.ucc.org/disaster/alabama-2011-storms.html Devastating storms Wednesday spawned deadly tornadoes that moved across Mississippi, Georgia and Alabama. UCC churches in the Southeast Conference are providing immediate relief in their communities to those in need of food and water. Tue, 24 May 2011 09:08:05 -0500