Disaster Response

Current Response

Disaster Response CALLOUT – Flooding in Southwest Virginia

Storms over the February 15 weekend brought historic flooding to Kentucky and several other states, including Virginia. Buchanan County, where BGAV disaster response has responded after two previous storms, again experienced floods and power outages. After the winter storm the following week, assessments have begun, and we have a better sense of the scope of need. Impact Disaster Response is deploying teams to serve in cleanup in Hurley and surrounding localities. We will share updates here and on social media....

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CALLOUT – Disaster Response and Hurricane Helene

Updated Tuesday, January 7 Impact Disaster Response continues to respond in Damascus, Virginia and surrounding areas. We kicked off the new year with a team of about 30 serving in Damascus, including students from BCMs in Virginia. Those teams are cleaning out newly identified homes and making repairs to several homes each day. Teams will continue to serve in Damascus until all home repairs are completed. Volunteer teams who serve there will focus mostly on construction rather than cleanup. We...

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We mobilize volunteers to provide high-quality services to meet human needs after a disaster.

When a disaster strikes a community, we all want to do something. But during a disaster, how you help is as important as being willing to help. With our training, partnerships, and experience behind you, you and your church can help people facing all the challenges brought by a storm.

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