Florida-Georgia Lutheran Early Response

10/13/2026

It's been a little hectic getting operations up and running for the Hurricane Isaias Response in Shalimar, FL. The Pensacola, Navarre, Gulf Breeze, Milton, Pace are has a lot of tree damage, so we will be working with the LCMS Southern District for the next 3 weeks. Sign up at www.lcms-lert.org to help clean up.

Here are a few photos of a couple of our LCMS church properties.

10/11/2026

Getting ready to deploy to the Pensacola, FL, area for hurricane response. Trailer is loaded and ready to head out in the morning.

A site is being set up in Shalimar to house volunteers. We will begin making assessments on Monday, with work starting on Wednesday. Once the specific details are set up the Southern District will publish the response in LCMS-LERT.org. Please make sure you have "fanned" the Southern District in the system so you can sign up.

10/09/2026

Hurricane Isaias is expected to come ashore near Pensacola Friday night. While the area most impacted is not in the Florida-Georgia District, we will experience its effects throughout both states.

FL-GA LERT volunteers are asked to prepare for possible deployment to assist in recovery efforts. Please monitor LCMS-LERT.org for any deployments (make sure you "fan" the Southern District). We will also post updates here.

10/08/2026

The western Panhandle of Florida is in the LCMS Southern District, but that does not mean our FL-GA LERT volunteers don't need to prepare to respond! FGLER is ready to assist our brothers and sisters next door. Stay tuned to LCMS-LERT and FB for updates.

10/7 — BRAND NEW 4AM CONE FOR — HIGH END CAT 2 OVER GULF PREDICTED

The cone has been shifted eastward as expected. The center line now around Mobile/Pensacola. Landfall expected late Friday into early Saturday.

NHC raised the intensity to 110 mph over the Gulf, that is high end Cat 2 now.

NHC still mentions high uncertainty on the models as there is some spread still. Everyone inside of the cone needs to still pay close attention to this storm.

This track is a much better scenario for SE , because if you end up west of it the impacts will be far less.

Recon will fly into this storm later this morning. Once they find the actual center that plot position will be used in the afternoon model runs. We will see if that changes anything. Will keep you updated!

4am stats:
Location: 22.0°N 94.1°W
Moving: ENE at 8 mph
Min pressure: 1004 mb
Max sustained: 40 mph

10/07/2026

Lord, help us serve with kindness, humility, and love.
Give us willing hearts and strength for the work You place before us. Lead us to those who need help, comfort, and hope, so that everything we do points back to You. Amen.

10/04/2026

If your church is need of some tree work, we may be able assist. Contact us.

10/04/2026

While LERT volunteers prepare for responding to disasters, this is the heart of what we do - "Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers." Galatians 6:10.

If you have members of your church who could use some tree work, please reach out to us!

10/01/2026

Serving, sharing, and equipping! ❤️

FGLER is at the FLGA District President’s Equip Conference in Orlando, sharing how we respond when disaster strikes and reminding others that when disaster hits, we become one response.

Thank you to everyone who has stopped by our booth and also joined us for the breakout session! We’re blessed to serve alongside our Florida–Georgia District family.

10/01/2026

LERT trainings are coming to St. Petersburg, FL, in November. Visit our website for full details and to register today!

FGLER.org and click TRAINING to learn more.