PC(USA) - Presbyterian Disaster Assistance

Presbyterian Disaster Assistance responds to shooting at Fort Hood

At the request of the presbyteries serving the Fort Hood military base, (Mission Presbytery and Grace Presbytery) Presbyterian Disaster Assistance has sent members of the National Response Team (NRT) to serve as a disaster crisis team. Needs identified by the presbytery includes Spiritual & Emotional Care for responders, congregations, pastors, and community. [Read more]

India

October 2009 – Torrential rain that caused floods in Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh has killed nearly 250 people.

Georgia flooding

September 2009 – A tropical air mass has caused widespread precipitation throughout several southeastern states.

Kenya

October 2009 – The government of Kenya declared a famine and issued an international appeal for food assistance.

Indonesia

October 2009 – Relief and medical assistance on the way to earthquake survivors.

Philippines

September 2009 – Situation report: Typhoon Ondoy.

Vietnam

October 2009 – Vietnam struck by Typhoon Ketsana; shelter improvement needed.

The Forgotten Storm

Hurricane Ike Damage Lingers – support needed.

Sri Lanka

PDA continues to help internally displaced persons in Sri Lanka.

Disaster Preparedness

Training and Resources.

Sharing Resources, Changing Lives

PDA is thankful for the continued generosity of Presbyterians in the United States.

How to Help
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Pray

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Hands-on projects

Foods Resource Bank

Resources

Christmas/Alternative Giving

Sign-up for PDA-RIN — Share in the Presbyterian response to national and international emergencies by signing up for the PDA Rapid Information Network. Receive bulletins about relief efforts delivered to your email inbox.

Volunteer — volunteer to register your team, or contact the PDA call center at (866) 732-6121.

Volunteers Needed

PDA work team in Pearlington, Miss. Photo by David Wilkinson.

Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (PDA) offers short- and long-term volunteer opportunities in a variety of locations. As part of its commitment to long-term recovery, PDA is still working in the disaster-impacted communities of Louisiana, Texas and Mississippi and in the upper Midwest to help families rebuild or restore their homes. All work is done using predominantly volunteer labor at no cost to the homeowner. Learn more and sign up to volunteer.

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