CDR October 2012 Newsletter!
May 3, 2013
Click below to read the latest Christian Disaster Response October 2012 Newsletter!
Hurricane Katrina Relief
August 29, 2005
Christian Disaster Response has volunteers
in Louisiana conducting a damage assessment...
Two locations awaiting kitchens...
Latest CDR Japan Response Report!
Latest Report from the Field
Tokyo, Japan 4/4/2011CHRISTIAN DISASTER VOLUNTEER RESPONSE TEAMS have met with non–governmental organizations, which included Churches, Missions, Community Groups and Samaritan Purse warehouse staff.
Earthquake and Tsunami Hits Japan!
TRAGICALLY AN 8.9 MAGNITUDE EARTHQUAKE AND TSUNAMI hit Japan, sparking a Tsunami warning across the Pacific region.
Haitian Earthquake Response
March Report
CHRISTIAN DISASTER RESPONSE and NETWORK MEMBERS continue to provide assistance to the people of Haiti. More than 1.2 million dollars of medicines and medical supplies have been distributed to clinics, hospitals and missions, with more ready to be shipped as funds are available.
HURRICANES: Relief, Assistance and Preparation Information
Katherine Taylor for The New York Times
CDR OKLAHOMA TORNADO DISASTER RESPONSE
CHRISTIAN DISASTER RESPONSE in cooperation with partner agencies has responded to the Oklahoma Tornadoes. A “Needs Assessment Team” is conducting a Damage and Needs Survey in order to determine what relief efforts and supplies are needed during the emergency and recovery stages. Lodging for volunteers is very limited and the Local Government has asked that NO ONE SELF deploy. Only Trained Volunteers with skills needed at the different stages should deploy when requested.
CURRENT URGENT NEEDS: “Gifts of the Heart” Recovery Kits, Funds and additional trained volunteers who are able to respond for two weeks, now and for the next 12 months.
Please Make a Generous Contribution online now by clicking Here, or by mailing a donation to:
Tornado Relief, CHRISTIAN DISASTER RESPONSE
P.O. Box 3339
Winter Haven, FL 33885
To volunteer email cdrdirector@cs.com or call 863-967-HELP (4357)
A satellite picture of a hurricane (cyclone) can be a pretty sight . . . but not when it endangers your home!
URGENT 2013 | UPCOMING VOLUNTEER TRAINING
The next Disaster Preparedness and Response Seminar will be conducted in Auburndale, Florida at our warehouse and training center. June 28 – 30, 2013. This will be our last seminar until after Hurricane Season. The Seminar fee is $195.00, if paid 20 days in advance. $250.00 if paid after dead line. New material covering NIC / FEMA requirements as well as CHRISTIAN DISASTER RESPONSE Policies will be present. Hands on / Field exercises will highlight real disaster response problems. CDR’s "Train the Trainer" program will also be a part of this important Seminar.
If you have not taken part in CDR Training or responded as a volunteer in the past two years; YOUR ARE REQUIRED TO TAKE THIS TRAINING IN ORDER TO KEEP YOUR CERTIFICATION.
For additional information regarding the Seminar or local hotels, please contact our office. VOICE 863-967- HELP (4357) FAX 863-229-8458
APRIL 2013 | FROM THE DIRECTOR'S DESK
Hurricane Season is less than two months away. Now is the time to prepare, with training, checking emergency supplies and equipment. Please don’t wait until it’s too late, Start getting ready today. Call or email for Training Opportunities in your area.
CDR will be conducting "Train the Trainer" Seminars during May and June at our expanded facilities in Auburndale, Florida. Our goal is to have 100 churches or missions send someone to be trained, during this two month period. Those that successfully complete their training will be certified and able to conduct Disaster Preparedness and Response Seminars for their home church and other Faith-Based organization in their communities. Contact our office for detailed information.
LOOKING AHEAD
This may be a very active year, and not with just storms and hurricanes. Other disasters are coming our way. The hedge of protection has been broken down by our rejection of the Righteous Path outlined in God’s Word. America may experience Nuclear and chemical attacks. Be prepared for any disaster that might affect your community. Be Spiritually as well Physically Prepared!
The child you see in the picture below is one of more than 120 children that need your help. Nutritional food and pure clean water can make the difference between sickness and health, or to make it very clear, life and death. Haitians have a very limited supply of healthy food and clean pure water and both are very hard to find and expensive to purchase. CDR along with a Partner Agency are committed to provide food and pure water for these children. The local Pastor, told us that some of these children go for days without food. My heart was broken, when I heard this. I prayed that our prayer partners would help provide food and clean water for these children.
Please help CDR purchase $350 worth of food each month. This along with the other agency’s donations will provide Nutritional meals every day. God has also led us to provide a deep well for this Church-School.
A Deep well and sealed pump will provide clean, pure water for these children and their families. We have two bids, each is between $8,000 and $8,850. We already have $2,000 and need an additional $6,850. Share these need withs your church or Sunday School and pray with us that God’s Special People will respond to this Life Saving food and water project.
Christian Disaster Response is actively preparing
for the 2013 hurricane season!
You can assist the victims of current hurricanes and tropical storms by making a contribution
today on this website. DONATE >>
Please send a generous contribution to:
Hurricane Relief
P. O. Box 3339
Winter Haven, Florida 33885-3339
GIFTS OF THE HEART >> cash donations will help Christrian Disaster Response International
purchase and transport critical supplies to
where they are needed.
To volunteer, submit your information by using our OPPORTUNITIES ONLINE FORM >>
Financial contributions and IN-KIND DONATIONS >> are urgently needed to continue providing assistance to victims of this year’s storms.
You may call 863-967- HELP (4357)
for additional information.
URGENT APPEAL FOR HURRICANE SANDY
Mega Storm Sandy has left a trail of wide spread destruction and death in its wake. And now impacting the north east coast and inland areas. This massive storm will continue to cause major problem for some time. Thousands are suffering in Haiti, Jamaica, Bahamas, Cuba and now millions affected here in the USA. OUR FIRST PRIORITY IS ALWAYS THE HOMELAND!
We need additional trained volunteers and local churches ready to assist those who have suffered loss here at home. Thousands of “Gifts of the Heart” recovery kits are needed* see list on our web site. Call office for instructions on where to send kits. 863-967-HELP (4357)
CDR is ready to respond with volunteers, equipment, food and supplies. However we are just back from responding to Hurricane Isaac, in Louisiana and Haiti providing meals, recovery kits and other relief services. Consequently we are very low in funds. Our Emergency Fund must be replenished before we can respond.
Your prayers
and
generous financial support
enable us to help disaster victims
during their time of great need.
Without your help we can do nothing!
INFORMATION LINE 863-967-HELP
Hurricane/Storm Request!
However, we have only enough food for just a few hundred meals. We must purchase additional food now! Just one kitchen prepares about 5,000 meals each day at a total cost of $12,000. We may need to provide emergency food service for days, if not weeks. (Examples: Hurricane Andrew 500,000 meals, Hurricane Katrina 675,000.)
Please make a generous contribution on our web site, using PayPal / Credit Card or send a contribution to:
Mega Storm Sandy Relief
CHRISTIAN DISASTER RESPONSE
P O BOX 3339
WINTER HAVEN, FLORIDA 33885-3339
Your gift will make a difference in the lives of the survivors of this Mega Storm. Please email our office for volunteer opportunity information.