Disaster Relief

GA13R STATUS: GREEN

GA6F STATUS: GREEN

The Disaster Relief Ministry of the Noonday Baptist Association in cooperation with the Georgia Baptist Convention is ready to respond to the ministry needs of disaster victims in Georgia and across the nation whenever disaster strikes. We are prepared to respond for feeding, cleanup and recovery, childcare, communications, and crisis trauma intervention.

All of our volunteers are trained and ready to serve in times of disaster. The GA6F Unit is capable of feeding 5000+ meals a day. Our GA13R Unit is equipped with power equipment and chainsaws for dealing with damage from wind, water, fire, etc., and the capability to make emergency repairs to damaged homes.

Training Opportunities

Introduction to Disaster Relief Training is training is for those persons who want to learn about Disaster Relief and see if it is a ministry they would like to be a part of. (Registration is required but there are no training fees. It's FREE!)

Recertification Training is required every 3 years to remain active and can be accomplished at any of the Phase I trainings offered in January, February, and March of each year. If attending for recertification in Childcare, Communications, clean-up & Recovery, or Feeding, attendance is only required at the morning session. If attending for recertification in Chaplaincy, attendance is required at both the morning and afternoon sessions. (Training fees if paid by registration deadline: $20)

Phase I Training is required for all volunteers. At this training, you will receive an introduction to Disaster Relief Ministry of Georgia Baptist as well as hands-on traiing in one of the five ministry areas. Phase I trainings are held each January, February, and March in preparation for the storm season. (Training fees if paid by registration deadline: Phase I = $40, Recertification = $20, Cross-training in another Ministry Area = $40)

PHASE I TRAINING

February 4, 2012

Crossroads Baptist Church

3001 Country Club Drive

Valdosta, GA 31602

Registration Deadline: January 27, 2012

March 10, 2012

First Baptist Church

164 Dalton Street

Ellijay, GA 30540

Registration Deadline: March 2, 2012

April 14, 2012

Tabernacle Baptist Church

112 East Church Street

Cartersville, GA 30120

Registration Deadline: April 6, 2012

Click HERE for Registration forms.

Phase II Training is designed for volunteers who sense the Lord leading them to become involved in this ministry at a leadership level. (Training fees = $35. Additional charges may occur. See registration form for details)

Chainsaw Schools**

February 17-18, 2012

Grady County Baptist Association

Cairoa, GA

Registration Deadline: February 10, 2012

March 23-24, 2012

Bethel-E Baptist Church

Elberton, GA

Registration Deadline: March 16, 2012

April 20-21, 2012

Georgia Baptist Conference Center

Toccoa, GA

Registration Deadline: April 13, 2012

** Pre-requisite is Phase I Training in Cleanup and Recovery.

Click HERE for registration forms.

If you would like to become one of our trained volunteers or need assistance, call any of our DR leaders (see below) for information.

GA 13R Contacts:

Unit Director: Lee Hurtt (404) 290-9550

Associate Director: Tom Plouff (404) 394-2963

GA 6F Contact:

Unit Director: Bill Billings (678) 488-8286

Alert Information

Green: All Clear

Orange: Our team is on stand by

Red: Our team is being called out