Approximately 300 households in the Scranton area were affected by recent storms and flooding. We are in need of volunteers to assist with cleaning basements, sorting debris, and eventually restoring homes. If you or a team from your congregation are interested and able to assist, please contact Doug Hoy, Disaster Response Coordinator, at 717-766-5376.

There is a need in York County. for volunteers, both skilled and unskilled, to help with recovery and rebuilding in York County. Go for a day or stay for a week. If you are interested, please reach out to Glenn Beard via email at gbeard@luthercare.org or by calling 717-471-1067.

There is a great need for volunteers to assist with cleanup after storms and flooding in the Berks, Bucks, and Northampton county areas. The Disaster Response Ministry has been asked to support cleanup in the Northampton county area where, as of tonight (July 21), there are nearly 30 homes that have been affected by the flooding and will require some form of basement muck out and/or debris sorting. I was informed There are also a number of homes with more than five feet of water. The requests for assistance continue to come in.

If your congregation would like to send a team(s) to assist with the cleanup, please contact Doug Hoy (Disaster Response Coordinator) at drc@susumc.org or call me at 717-766-5376.

As you may be aware, Hurricane Henri has made its way up the east coast over the past week, leaving a trail of flooding and destruction. As a result, many in Henri's path will need disaster assistance. One way you can help is by volunteering to be a Crisis Cleanup phone volunteer.

Crisis Cleanup has opened a hotline that allows survivors of Hurricane Henri to call and register the damage they sustained and request assistance with addressing it. Phone volunteers are the first line of responders who lend an ear and record their needs. This vital work helps organize information that is provided to relief organizations and disaster teams, allowing them to reach the survivors and meet their needs much quicker.

Phone volunteering is a great COVID-safe way to do meaningful service and training will be provided. If you have a phone and a computer with internet access, you can participate in the important mission opportunity from the comfort of your home.

Contact Doug Hoy, Conference Disaster Response Coordinator, if you are interested in serving; call (717) 766-7441, extension 3402, or email - drc@susumc.org and included "Crisis Cleanup" in the subject line.

Here is a 5-minute introductory training video about Crisis Cleanup: https://youtu.be/ot4LZjtK0xo