Disaster Assistance Response of the Presbyterian Disaster Assistance is responding to needs from Hurricane Florence on the East Coast, Typhoon Mangkhut in the Philippines and the Earthquake in Port-de-Paix Haiti.  Presbyterians are asked to join in the response and encourage those in need by standing in the “GAP”.  The needs for the response will be great. God’s people are once again called on to stand in the “GAP”—Give. Act. Pray.  

Give - Three PDA numbers have been assigned for monetary gifts to help the devastated regions. DR000169 - "Hurricane Florence",  DR000194 - "Typhoon Mangkhut in the Philippines", DR000064 - "Earthquake in Port-de-Paix Haiti".  Donations may be sent to the Presbytery office using these numbers. All funds will be forwarded to Presbyterian Disaster Assistance.  Gifts can also be made online at http://pda.pcusa.org/page/give/,
by phone at (800) 872-3283.

Act - Presbyterians are encouraged to assemble Gift of the Heart cleanup buckets pda.pcusa.org/ page/kits. Learn how you and your congregation can help families who have lost everything in the devastation. Stay informed on Facebook, Twitter, and download resources, and share updates with your congregation.

Pray - Pray for the people impacted by these storms; for the first responders who put themselves in harm’s way to care for others; for the communities; and for God’s sustaining grace through it all.

Resources:  Hurricane Checklist for Churches, How Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (PDA) Funds Are Used, Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (PDA) Services & Resources, Self-Care Strategies, Staying Connected During a Disaster, How Best to Prepare for a Hurricane Guide, National Hurricane Center, Riding It Out, After the Storm, Dealing with Trauma,  Tips on Food & Drinking Water Safety, Disaster Assistance Resources, FEMA How to Prepare for a Hurricane