Disaster Response Services
CAM's Disaster Response Services (DRS) reaches out to communities in the United States that have been devastated by disasters.
Rebuilding projects
If long-term recovery help is needed in a disaster area, our Disaster Response Services (DRS) program schedules volunteer work teams to rebuild homes. DRS helps those in need, while providing opportunities for our staff and volunteers to show Christ’s love to people.
Cleanup projects
The goal of a Rapid Response team is to move into communities affected by natural disasters within 24 hours. Volunteers move within 48 hours to help with preliminary cleanup, such as: remove debris, clean out flooded houses, and install tarps on damaged roofs.
Search & Rescue
“To seek and to save” (Luke 19:10)
Each day an average of 136 people go missing in the United States. Many places lack the expertise and equipment to locate missing persons. To help fill this need, CAM has launched Search & Rescue as an arm of Rapid Response Services.
Loaves & Fishes
Food Kitchen
Statistics
Houses rebuilt or repaired
Properties cleaned up
Volunteers
Hours of labor
Meals served
Details on Rapid Response projects
Location
Disaster Type
Dates
Omak & Bridgeport, WA
Wild Fire
October 5-November 20,2020
Perkins, OK
Ice Storm
October 30-31, 2020
Pine Bluff, AR
Flood
September 16 & October 1, 2020
Pensacola, FL
Hurricane Sally
September 18-October 3, 2020
Westlake, LA
Hurricanes Laura & Delta
August 31-November 20, 2020
Forreston, IL
Wind
August 11, 2020
New Haven, CT
Wind
August 29-Sept 3, 2020
Iowa Derecho
Derecho
August 10-24, 2020
St. Joseph, MO
Flood
August 17-21, 2020
Staunton, VA
Flood
August 11-13, 2020
Weslaco, TX
Flood
August 4-6, 2020
Cadott, WI
Tornado
July 22-31, 2020
Alderson, WV
Flood
June 24-26, 2020
Altus, AR
Fire
June 13, 2020
Midland, MI
Flood
May 23-30, 2020
Nashville, AR
Wind
May 4, 2020
Onolaska, TX
Tornado
April 24-May 1
Sheridan, AR
Wind
April 29, 2020
Pelham, GA
Tornado
April 21-24, 2020
Chattanooga, TN
Tornado
April 13-June 7, 2020
Updates from the field
One inch of water
Steven and Louise received damage to their house after Hurricane Harvey in 2017. In 2019, Tropical Storm Imelda washed ashore creating havoc.
Hurricane Delta update
Hurricane Delta is slated to make landfall in Louisiana Friday evening. Our Rapid Response teams have been cleaning up since Hurricane Laura.
Midwest derecho devastates thousands
In Aug, a derecho blasted through the Midwest with winds over 100 mph. The storm damaged buildings, uprooted trees, and downed power lines.
Notes from our mailbox
I went back to see the damage to my home and saw that everything that was on the floor…was ruined and getting moldy. I didn’t know where to start or what to do, then a man named John Beiler came to my door and told me of Christian Aid Ministries. I just cried with relief.
Words simply cannot express my gratitude…You literally saved my home. There is no way I could have gotten through this without your help, emotionally or physically. You are a God-send and I think you are really angels.
You all ministered in more ways than just cutting tree limbs and dragging them to the street. All of you were such a great testimony to all my family.
We can never thank you enough for helping us through a difficult time in Clendenin, West Virginia. The wonderful team. . . worked so hard and prayed with us before leaving. . . We will always be grateful.
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