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We will be returning to Trinity Lutheran Church, 5001 Trotwood Ave, Columbia, TN to finish work we started back in May. We have 3 properties left to complete. Faith In Action Disaster Response Team will be there with a Bobcat MT100 and a few sawyers....

We will be returning to Trinity Lutheran Church, 5001 Trotwood Ave, Columbia, TN to finish work we started back in May. We have 3 properties left to complete. Faith In Action Disaster Response Team will be there with a Bobcat MT100 and a few sawyers....

LERT volunteers are needed to conduct multiple tasks at Saxon Lutheran Memorial. Tasks will include: removing several damaged trees and hanging limbs, replacing damaged drywall, replacing broken windows, replacing deteriorated wooden handrails and st...

LERT volunteers are needed to conduct multiple tasks at Saxon Lutheran Memorial. Tasks will include: removing several damaged trees and hanging limbs, replacing damaged drywall, replacing broken windows, replacing deteriorated wooden handrails and st...

LERT volunteers are needed to conduct multiple tasks at Saxon Lutheran Memorial. Tasks will include: removing several damaged trees and hanging limbs, replacing damaged drywall, replacing broken windows, replacing deteriorated wooden handrails and st...

The Northeast Oklahoma Lutheran Early Response Team (LERT) is hosting LERT Basic Chainsaw training on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. The training will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church, 5750 S Elm Pl, Broken Arrow, OK 74011.  The training will consis...

LERT volunteers are needed to conduct multiple tasks at Saxon Lutheran Memorial. Tasks will include: removing several damaged trees and hanging limbs, replacing damaged drywall, replacing broken windows, replacing deteriorated wooden handrails and st...

WANTED!! LERT VOLUNTEERS WHO ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT DISASTER RESPONSE AND WISHING TO PARTICIPATE IN HELPING US BUILD, EQUIP & ENCOURAGE LERT TEAMS IN THE KANSAS DISTRICT!!! DAMAGE ASSESSMENT PERSONNEL TRAINING. AM SESSION (8:30-12:30): TRAIN THE TRAINE...

WANTED!! LERT VOLUNTEERS WHO ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT DISASTER RESPONSE AND WISHING TO PARTICIPATE IN HELPING US BUILD, EQUIP & ENCOURAGE LERT TEAMS IN THE KANSAS DISTRICT!!! DAMAGE ASSESSMENT PERSONNEL TRAINING. AM SESSION (8:30-12:30): TRAIN THE TRAINE...

Please consider attending LCMS LERT (Lutheran Early Response Team) volunteer training offered by Lutheran Church Charities. Federal guidelines indicate that volunteers responding to a disaster should be trained and certified. Should a disaster strike...

TOUCH A TRUCK  is a Community Event to promote Safety and Disaster awareness. Be prepared to give tours of the LERT trailer and talk with guests about Safety and Disaster Response.Time: 12noon to 3:30pmLocation: King of Kings Lutheran Church, 306 E ...

Description Stepping Stone Ministry, an LCMS Recognized Service Organization to homeless men in the Atlanta, GA, area needs work on their center. Tasks will include: removal of ceramic tile on bathroom floors and showers, removal and rebuilding of ba...

LERT volunteers are needed to conduct multiple tasks at Saxon Lutheran Memorial. Tasks will include: removing several damaged trees and hanging limbs, replacing damaged drywall, replacing broken windows, replacing deteriorated wooden handrails and st...

Description Stepping Stone Ministry, an LCMS Recognized Service Organization to homeless men in the Atlanta, GA, area needs work on their center. Tasks will include: removal of ceramic tile on bathroom floors and showers, removal and rebuilding of ba...

Description Stepping Stone Ministry, an LCMS Recognized Service Organization to homeless men in the Atlanta, GA, area needs work on their center. Tasks will include: removal of ceramic tile on bathroom floors and showers, removal and rebuilding of ba...

Description Stepping Stone Ministry, an LCMS Recognized Service Organization to homeless men in the Atlanta, GA, area needs work on their center. Tasks will include: removal of ceramic tile on bathroom floors and showers, removal and rebuilding of ba...

Description Stepping Stone Ministry, an LCMS Recognized Service Organization to homeless men in the Atlanta, GA, area needs work on their center. Tasks will include: removal of ceramic tile on bathroom floors and showers, removal and rebuilding of ba...

Description Stepping Stone Ministry, an LCMS Recognized Service Organization to homeless men in the Atlanta, GA, area needs work on their center. Tasks will include: removal of ceramic tile on bathroom floors and showers, removal and rebuilding of ba...

No experience needed, but if you have it, great.  We will be working to get  a basement drywalled. Have an experienced small crew willing to teach and could use extra hands. This is a one day deployment. Lunch and water provided.  Meet at Chris...

At the end of July, a resident located in the south portion of Raleigh, NC lost his entire shop, equipment and livelihood in a vicious overnight fire just (photos below). The shop owner is a self-employed engineer who designs and fabricates custom v...

NE KANSAS LERT - COMMUNITY AWARENESS EVENT When: Sept. 14, 2024 Time: 9am – 3pm (10 people needed per shift) Shift 1: 9am to noon Shift 2: 11am to 3pm Where: Paola Kansas Town Square (Paola, KS) Scope of work: Raise community awareness of LERT a...

NE KANSAS LERT - COMMUNITY AWARENESS EVENT When: Sept. 14, 2024 Time: 9am – 3pm (10 people needed per shift) Shift 1: 9am to noon Shift 2: 11am to 3pm Where: Paola Kansas Town Square (Paola, KS) Scope of work: Raise community awareness of LERT a...

LERT Local Mission of Mercy future drywall restoral deployment in St. Peters, Mo. @ 12:00am CT
by Missouri

Volunteers, this future deployment will be in the St. Peters area and is for restoring insulation and drywall in a previously flooded basement from 2 years ago. The homeowner works an evening shift which will require us to do our work while being mindful of his schedule. We estimate the deployment will be posted for either the first or second week ...

Event for anonymous hours tracking

Event for anonymous hours tracking

Event for anonymous hours tracking

Event for anonymous hours tracking

In late August, 70-100 MPH winds went through the Isanti area.  A request was made for chainsaw help to remove a large downed tree.  The need for removal is not urgent.  The date for removal is Monday, September 21.In responding, please indicate i...

LERT Chainsaw Felling Training, North Florida Christian Camp, Keystone Heights FL, 11/9/24 UPDATE @ 12:00am ET
by Florida-Georgia

Chainsaw Felling Class Reminder and UpdateThanks to a generous donor who is underwriting the cost the November 9, 2024, LERT Chainsaw Felling class!, there is no $50 registration fee!! This class will be held on Saturday, November, 9, from 8:30 am (check-in) - 4:00 pm, at North Florida Christian Camp, 6779 Camp Road, Keystone Heights, FL....

LERT Standby - Hurricane Helene preparations @ 12:00am ET
by Florida-Georgia

As Hurricane Helene approaches Florida, we pray that you make sure to keep your family safe and help those needing to evacuate.While it is still too soon to determine exactly where Helene will come ashore, where and to what extent damage will occur, and what disaster recovery will look like. Once the storm has passed and we are able to hear fr...

LERT STANDBY, Hurricane Helene preparations @ 12:00am CT
by Southern

As Hurricane Helene approaches Florida, we pray that you make sure to keep your family safe and help those needing to evacuate.While it is still too soon to determine exactly where Helene will come ashore, where and to what extent damage will occur, and what disaster recovery will look like. Once the storm has passed and we are able to hear from ou...

LERT STANDBY, Hurricane Helene preparations @ 12:00am ET
by Southeastern

As Hurricane Helene makes landfall in Florida and moves northward through Georgia, Alabama, South and North Carolina and Kentucky, we pray for all who will be impacted by the storm and flooding. It is still too soon to determine exactly where Helene will impact the Southeastern District (SED), the damage that may occur, and what disaster recovery ...

LERT STANDBY update, Hurricane Helene Update #1 - 9/27/24 @ 9:00pm ET
by Florida-Georgia

Hurricane Helene passed through Florida and Georgia late Thursday night and Friday, leaving a large amount of damage behind. This was the 3rd hurricane to strike this area in 13 months, 2 being a Category 4.FLGA District and FGLER have made contact with many of our churches in the affected areas. All are safe, thanks be to God who watch over us!Sev...

Basic LERT Chainsaw Training will take place on Friday, September 27 at Eternal Shepherd, Seneca SC from 9am to noon. This training is intended to increase LERT volunteer’s skills, knowledge and safety in chainsaw operation so they...

A Basic LERT Training class will be held at St Paul Lutheran Church, Ft. Worth. Together, we will address the nature of disasters and explore what our response should be to disasters as members of the LCMS. We will explore how Christ has shown mercy...

Bill Barthel and Marty Johnson will direct the hands-on field experience training for the chainsaw. This session takes place on Saturday, September 28 in Seneca SC. Eternal Shepherd Lutheran Church is the host congregation.This is part two of the wor...

LERT STANDBY - Hurricane Helene Update #2 - 9/30/24 @ 1:00am ET
by Florida-Georgia

Assessments with LCMS Disaster Response will be made Tuesday - Thursday, after which final plans for response locations will be made. Currently, three areas are being looked:Tampa Bay Area - flood responseValdosta, GA - treesAugusta, GA - treesOperations centers may possibly come online by this coming weekend. As soon as details are final we will p...