Disaster Relief

 

Disaster Relief Training -  Basic

This training is the way you get your foot in the door of NCBM Disaster Relief. If you've never trained with us before, you're in the right place. It is a 2 day orientation to the Disaster Relief ministry which includes history, policies, procedures, and technical training in the field you choose. 

Schedule: Check-in begins at 2:30 on Friday.  Classes from 4:30 - 10 p.m. We finish on Saturday by 3 p.m. If you cannot arrive for class on Friday by 5:15 p.m. please choose another date and location to participate.

 

Accommodations: 3 meals (Fri. supper, Sat. breakfast and lunch).  This is an OVERNIGHT training.  Participants will sleep at the facility/church dormitory style, men and women separated. Bring your cot/air mattress and anything you need for sleeping. We do NOT provide sleep gear, only space!  Showers provided.

 

Age for all disciplines except Recovery: 18+. Recovery 15+ With Parent

To Register:  (registration not available for 2012 at this time)  complete form for each participant, mail with check to NCBM (P.O. Box 1107, Cary, NC 27512).   Participants registered on a first-come, first-served basis. Training class size is limited.  Registered Volunteers will be contacted approximately 1 week before the event with exact location information.

Dates and Locations: (see map below) Region 2 (Mar. 2-3), Region 4  (Mar. 16-17), Region 6 (Apr. 20-21), Region 8 (May 4-5), Region 10 (June 1-2)
 

Training offered in all Regions unless otherwise noted.

Administration: volunteers learn how to manage the paperwork associated with running a disaster operation.

 

Communications: for amateur radio operators and IT professionals. Need HAM license or IT network experience.

Disaster Relief Chaplaincy: provide spiritual care and encouragement to volunteers and survivors, requires background check (provided by NCBM) and reference letter BEFORE training.  Regions 3, 5, 9

Disaster Relief Temporary Child Care: Emergency child care training, requires background check by NCBM.

International Search & Rescue: for volunteers with US&R credentials and/or experience including Medical Professionals. Team members are expected to respond INTERNATIONALLY within 24 hours of notification if possible. Requires passport. Regions 3, 5, 9

Mass Feeding: Learn food safety and preparation for mass feeding. Volunteers prepare breakfast and lunch on Saturday.

Medical Reserve Corps: domestic and international response.  Must have a current NC medical license. Regions 3, 5, 9

Recovery: Help homeowners recover by using mud-out, chainsaw, and temporary repair. Age 15+ w/parent.

Shower/Laundry: Covers setup, maintenance, and use of shower/laundry units.

 

Cost for Basic Training: $40, includes training manual, hat, shirt, id badge, mirror hanger and 3 meals. NON-REFUNDABLE. Credit Cards accepted. 800.395.5102x5606

 

Note: The training is designed to be as realistic as possible.  Flexibility is key to having a good experience.  Please do not register for this training if you cannot stay for the entire event.

 

NO REFUNDS. Mail form and check to NCBM Disaster Relief, PO Box 1107, Cary, NC 27512. Credit cards accepted. Questions? mmountz@ncbaptist.org; 800.395.5102x5606

Location information

Following are the dates and regional locations for the 2012 Disaster Relief Training season. We intentionally leave out exact locations in order to demonstrate that disaster response requires patience, and flexibility.  However, in order to help you plan transportation times, we have listed the county.  This information should help you in preparing.  Use the Regional Map to help locate the closest training. You can attend ANY regional event.

View Larger Regional Map

Region 2 March 2-3, 2012

Region 4 March 16-17, 2012 Wake County

Region 6 April 20-21, 2012 Union County

Region 8 May 4-5, 2012

Region 10 June 1-2, 2012 Cherokee County

 

 

 

 

  NC Baptist Men have put in place a ministry called "Church to Family."  There are three forms that will help you understand more about the process. 

 1> April 16, 2011 N.C. Tornado Disaster Recovery:  "Church to Family" - This form talks about what the partnering church will do for the family and has a place at the bottom you can fill out and send back to NC Baptist Men if you would like to participate.  /clientimages/20835/nc%20tornado%20adopt-a-family.pdf

2> Church to Family Partnerships - Information for Churches or groups who are partnering with a family - this attachment answers five questions about the partnership process.  /clientimages/20835/tornado%20church%20to%20family%20partnerships%20questions.pdf

3> A Rebuild Application – this attachment is for an affected family to fill out and send in to the N C Baptist Men if they want to participate.
/clientimages/20835/tornado%20church%20to%20family%20application%20form.pdf
These forms will answer a lot of your questions.  This is an attempt to both
help people with their physical needs after the tornadoes and an attempt to help
people with their spiritual needs as well.
 

If you would like to be a part of our Disaster Relief Ministry here in the Sandy Creek Association, please share the following information with us.  We are in the process of updating our information so we can respond more effectively.  We need to get the names and contact information of every person willing to be of assistance in the event teams are needed inside or outside of our area.