United Methodists are called to be the hands and feet of Christ in aftermath of major disasters. Good strategic communication is vital to ensure donors and volunteers are providing the most timely and effective forms of aid and support to affected communities.
Along with United Methodist Communications, Deborah Coble, the Director of Communications for West Virginia Annual Conference, has put together a detailed communications guide in times of disaster to be used by annual conference leaders. Deborah shares lessons learned from her own experiences serving her conference during a major flood in 2016. This guide provides detailed information on the different phases of a disaster, how to partner with local, regional, national and UM-affiliated relief organizations, how to best connect with donors, volunteers and victims throughout the whole process, etc. You'll also find links to other helpful resources and training opportunities.
Download the guide