10/09/2026
The first hurricane of the 2026 Atlantic season, Isaias, is expected to impact the Gulf Coast this weekend. Currently a Category 3 storm, Isaias is expected to rapidly intensify before landfall, bringing hurricane-force winds, heavy rainfall, and life-threatening storm surge to parts of Mississippi, Alabama, and the western Florida Panhandle.
As communities brace for impact, here's how you can take action:
🚨 Prepare: For those in the path, listen to shelter-in-place guidelines and evacuation notices from local officials.
🛐 Pray: Join us in prayer for the communities that may be impacted by this storm and for the first responders who will respond to their needs.
📲 Share: Help get the word out about the dangerous potential of this storm and encourage others to pray.
👐 Give: A donation to UMCOR supports our disaster response efforts, including preparedness, across the U.S.: bit.ly/umcorusdr
As the Alabama-West Florida Conference UMC and The Mississippi United Methodist Conference mobilize and coordinate response efforts, UMCOR stands ready to support their relief and recovery work for the long haul.
Tap the link in the comments to read a recent update on Alabama-West Florida's preparation.
