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LERT Standby for Minnesota North Deployment @ 1:15pm CT
by Iowa West

We are partnering with MN-N on a deployment that will be hitting the system in the next few days for chainsaw and dragging/clearing work in Bemidji.  The dates are most likely going to be Sept 12th and 13th.   The property owner has a family connection to one of our IDW area team leads.  It's a beautiful part of the country...

LERT volunteers are needed to place new wooden flooring in a newly restored log cabin at Saxon Lutheran Memorial. All construction material will be provided. Volunteers are encouraged to bring their own hand tools and power tools.Background checks ar...

Minnesota North District is sponsoring a Lutheran Early Response Team (LERT) BASIC CHAINSAW TRAINING on September 6, 2025.  This training is intended to increase LERT volunteer’s skills, knowledge and safety in chainsaw operation so they can provi...

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.Event Time: 12noon to 3pmLocation: King of Kings Lutheran Church, 306...

LERT volunteers are needed to grind stumps at Concordia Seminary. The stumps are the aftermath of a recent tornado. It is anticipated that this will require multiple deployments to complete the work.  Water and Gatorade will be provided. When the Se...

LERT volunteers are needed to grind stumps at Concordia Seminary. The stumps are the aftermath of a recent tornado. It is anticipated that this will require multiple deployments to complete the work.  Water and Gatorade will be provided. When the Se...

LERT volunteers are needed to grind stumps at Concordia Seminary. The stumps are the aftermath of a recent tornado. It is anticipated that this will require multiple deployments to complete the work.  Water and Gatorade will be provided. When the Se...

We have half a dozen trees to remove from neighboring properties to Faith Lutheran Church, 405 Sheila Dr, Hopkinsville, KY. All trees will require the use of our lift and rope rigging operations. This project will help us sharpen our skills on the li...

Straight line winds went through the Bemidji, MN area causing damage. Residents have asked LERT for chainsaw assistance to help cleanup.  Rev. Gary Rehborg is the Site Coordinator. He or a team member, will meet ALL PARTICIPANTS in the parking lot...

A basic first aid training class will be presented to all LERT volunteers. In addition to some basic first aid training this class will include hands on training on how to use an AED, tourniquets, and CPR.The instructors for this class are certified ...

NE KANSAS LERT - COMMUNITY AWARENESS EVENT When: Sept. 13, 2025 Event Time: 9am – 2pm (10-12 people needed per shift) Shift 1: 830am to 1130a Shift 2: 11am to 3pm Where: Paola Kansas Town Square (Paola, KS) Scope of work: Raise community awarene...

Straight line winds went through the Bemidji, MN area causing damage. Residents have asked LERT for chainsaw assistance to help cleanup.  Rev. Gary Rehborg is the Site Coordinator. He or a team member, will meet ALL PARTICIPANTS in the parking lot...

LERT volunteers needed in Spartanburg, SC @ 7:00am CT
by Mid-South

Dear friends of the Mid-South District,I've been informed there is tremendous need for help in the Spartanburg, SC area. The County Emergency Management Agency informed us they have over 400 requests for assistance in the community. This area was hit by Hurricane Helene one year ago and little to no assistance was provided. Check the link below or ...

Deployment Opportunity partnering with IDE in Oklahoma! @ 12:00am CT
by Iowa West

Fanned the OK district?  Check out the deployment for Camp Lutherhoma and this invite from our neighbors in IDE Remember, you can sign up for any number of days that work is being done - 1, 2, or allIowa District East DDRC Daniel Sanchez is rallying some volunteers from Iowa to go down to Camp Lutherhoma in Tahlequah, OK, October ...