WASHINGTON — As Southern Baptist disaster relief teams are standing down following spring 2011’s horrific tornadoes and floods, the North American Mission Board’s (NAMB) adult volunteer mobilization team leader, Mickey Caison, was at the White House on June 1. Caison met with President Obama, leadership from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security, American Red Cross and other federal and state officials to discuss preparedness for the 2011 hurricane season.
The beginning of the 2011 hurricane season is a good time for families, churches, associations and communities to stop and make preparations so that in the event of a disaster, they will be ready with resources and a plan, Caison said. Individuals can find resources to help their families, churches and associations prepare for potential disasters at www.namb.net/Disaster-Relief-Preparedness and to assist in disaster preparedness from the American Red Cross (www.redcross.org) and at www.ready.gov.
Caison said the best donation in a disaster is a gift of cash to a recognized disaster relief organization. Those who want to donate to Southern Baptist disaster relief can go to www.namb.net and hit the “donate now” button. Other ways to donate are to call 1-866-407-NAMB (6262) or mail checks to NAMB, P.O. Box 116543, Atlanta, GA 30368-6543. Checks should be designated for “Storms 2011.” Donations can also be sent via texting “NAMBDR” to the number “40579.” A one-time donation of $10 will be added to the caller’s mobile phone bill or deducted from any prepaid balance.
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