Super-storm Sandy ravaged the eastern coast of the United States, claiming the lives of 72 people, damaging a half-million homes, and causing more than $70 billion in damage. World Renew Disaster Response Services (DRS) has been responding to this devastating disaster since it happened.
Super-storm Sandy ravaged the eastern coast of the United States, claiming the lives of 72 people, damaging a half-million homes, and causing more than $70 billion in damage. World Renew Disaster Response Services (DRS) has been responding to this devastating disaster since it happened.
Initial Response—Right after the storm
Just days after the storm, Early Response Coordinators traveled through communities in New York and New Jersey to assess damage, network with local officials and partners, and provide emotional and spiritual care to those were affected. Rapid Response Teams served in the New Jersey communities of Midland Park, Little Ferry, and Union Beach to remove downed trees, clean-out flooded homes, and prevent mold. Regional and Project Managers and DRS staff assisted many communities in the early planning stages for a long-term recovery.
Current Response—Where our energies are focused now
World Renew is participating in workshop facilitation with more than 700 local recovery workers. We are also planning and implementing Community Assessments of Unmet Needs in multiple counties in New York, New Jersey, and Maryland. World Renew is actively supporting Long-Term Recovery Committees throughout the region and providing start-up grants to committees in Bergen, Monmouth, and Middlesex Counties in New Jersey. Short-term volunteer groups for clean-up and early reconstruction are being sent out, and plans for long-term reconstruction sites are being set in place. In addition, we are working collaboratively with the Reformed Church in America and other partners.
Long-Term Response—Until the job is done
Plans for the future include completing assessments in many communities to determine those with the greatest need, providing resources including expertise, volunteers, and financial assistance in affected communities, and sourcing volunteers to help with reconstruction.
We Need Your Help!
Together we can ensure that this response continues until the job is done!
Volunteer Support
Spread the word about these volunteer opportunities through World Renew.
– Skilled, unskilled, and management opportunities
– Short-term group mission trips
– Longer-term, retiree, individual, and couples opportunities
– Pastor’s week—all expenses paid!
Area Representative opportunities are available.
Prayer Support
Please pray for those who are affected by disasters as well as the safety and effectiveness of World Renew volunteers.
Financial Support
Financial donations help ensure that together we can continue this ministry with Super-storm Sandy survivors until the job is done.
Please designate your financial gifts to, “World Renew DRS, Hurricanes 2012.” Thank you!
To learn more and get involved, please contact us.
World Renew Disaster Response Services
400 – 76th St., Suite 17, Byron Center, Michigan 49315
800-848-5818 616-965-2355 [email protected]
World Renew is the disaster response and community development agency of the Christian Reformed Church of North America.