CHECK-IN After the Storm

Once conditions are safe and you are able:

• Please check-in at www.southernlcms.org/hurricane-preparedness
• Pastors and congregational leaders should also report any damage to church property or needs within you congregation or community.

Damage & Needs Reporting

• Click here for a Work Request & Waiver Form. This form is for congregations and individuals experiencing damage.
• Please send the completed form to joel@mercydisasterresources.org as soon as you are able so we can identify needs and mobilize support.

Our District Response

The Southern District is:

• Staying in contact with Pastors and congregations in affected areas.
• Gathering early DAMAGE REPORTS.
• Preparing to coordinate assistance and  congregations with appropriate resources. 
• Praying for all who are recovering, responding and assisting their neighbors.

How You Can Help

• Pray for those affected and for emergency personnel and volunteers.
• Check on vulnerable members of your congregation.
• Avoid self-deploying to impacted areas until official requests for assistance are issued. Visit www.lcms-lert.org for deployment information.
• Watch for additional updates as assessment continue.
• Support our Disaster Response efforts. You may give through the Southern District LCMS by following this link: Donations.

You will see several options for giving. Click on “Disaster Relief.” Fill in “Isaias,” then go to the bottom of the page. Click “Continue” to proceed to the payment page. Giving this way is safe and secure.

If you would prefer to give via check, you can make your check out to the Southern District LCMS. Put “Isaias” in the memo. 100% of all gifts will go directly to help with hurricane relief.

Thanks and Blessings!

Your Servant in Christ’s Mission,

Rev. Eric Johnson
President, Southern District LCMS