M3 Disaster Relief Volunteer Team

10/06/2024

Please consider donating to one of our partners who are providing hot meals to those in need in North Carolina, South Carolina and Florida. And with a new hurricane headed to Florida they have been stretched thin and the need keeps growing.

You can reach them at:

Mercy Chefs is a faith-based, non-profit disaster and humanitarian relief organization. We exist to provide professionally prepared, restaurant-quality meals to victims, volunteers, and first responders in natural disasters and emergencies, and we partner with existing like-minded organizations to f

09/12/2024

In times like this, we need to band together to help those in need. Thank you for your compassionate heart. Please remember to pray for all in the path of this powerful storm.

The M3 Disaster Relief Volunteer Team is on the ground in storm-battered Louisiana as Hurricane Francine continues moving through the central states as a tropical storm.

Francine made landfall last night in Terrebonne Parish as a category 2 hurricane. Today, the people of Louisiana awoke to flooded roads, trees down everywhere, and hundreds of thousands are struggling without power. Thanks to ongoing support from generous friends like you, our disaster relief team was already pre-staged nearby with disaster relief supplies and tools. And we’re ready to move into the hard-hit areas today.

We’ll be assessing damages to determine how to best help residents in the area soon as it’s safe to do that. Many are going to need assistance very soon.

09/10/2024

We are closely monitoring any potential impacts as Tropical Storm Francine moves towards the Gulf Region. Please know we are standing ready to see how we can help. The system is forecasted to become a hurricane before it reaches the northwestern Gulf Coast by the middle of the week.

While it is too soon to pinpoint the exact location and magnitude of impacts, the potential for life-threatening storm surge and damaging winds are increasing for portions of the Upper Texas and Louisiana coastlines beginning Tuesday night. Hurricane and Storm Surge Watches will likely be issued for a portion of that area on Monday, and residents should ensure they have their hurricane plan in place.

If you are in the projected path of these storms, we urge you to be vigilant as you monitor the weather. Your awareness and preparedness can make a significant difference.


NOAA Tropical Storm Francine

Weather Channel Tropical Storm Francine

If you know someone or a church that is impacted by this storm, please let us know if they need disaster relief assistance.


Thank you in advance for joining us as we pray for those who may be impacted.

Robert Tijerina
M3 Government Services
And
The M3 Disaster Relief Team

07/08/2024

Dear Leaders and Volunteers,

The M3 Disaster Relief Volunteer Team continues to monitor Tropical Storm Beryl. Beryl is forecast to strengthen into a Hurricane again before making landfall.

On the forecast track, Beryl's center is expected to land on the middle Texas coast early Monday. Maximum sustained winds remain near 65 mph (100 km/h) with higher gusts. Continued strengthening is expected overnight before Beryl reaches the Texas coast.
As part of our Hurricane Season preparedness measures, we are currently pre-staging to be ready to go when deemed safe.

Click here for NOAA Hurricane Beryl Public Advisory
https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/graphics_at2.shtml?cone

Click here for Weather.com updates
https://weather.com/storms/hurricane/news/2024-07-05-hurricane-beryl-forecast-mexico-texas

If you are in the projected path of these storms, we urge you to be vigilant as you monitor the weather. Your awareness and preparedness can make a significant difference.

If you know someone or a church impacted by these storms, please let us know if they need disaster relief assistance.

Thank you in advance for joining us as we pray for those who may be impacted.

Sincerely,

Carol Maxwell

Volunteer Engagement Manager

What's next for Beryl? We have the latest complete forecast details. - Articles from The Weather Channel | weather.com

04/27/2024

Last night, devastating tornadoes tore through the heartland of the U.S., ripping apart communities, homes, and lives.



Reports are still coming in, but it’s clear that these storms left unimaginable destruction and despair in their wake. Right now, our hearts are aching for those affected by this tragedy, and we are mobilizing our resources to provide immediate disaster relief and support to the people of Nebraska.



We’re committed to standing with victims during this difficult time.
We also ask that you please pray for us as we head towards Nebraska, and for the all those affected by these terrible storms.



Together, through the power of prayer and compassion, we can make a tangible difference in the lives of shattered people in Nebraska. Thank you for your unwavering support and solidarity during this critical time. Stay safe, and God bless you.



Sincerely,

The M3 Disaster Relief Volunteer Team

04/16/2024

Today we see so much need across the U.S. With all the bad weather and of course we are still in Louisiana helping the tornado victims in Slidel.

03/06/2024

The fires in Texas continue, and the Smokehouse Creek fire is now the largest wildfire in Texas history. With nearly 1.1 million burned acres in the Panhandle, it has killed thousands of livestock, incinerated crops, and destroyed hundreds of structures along its path. Firefighters are focusing on holding the line of the record-setting Smokehouse Creek fire in Hutchinson County.



As of Wednesday morning, firefighters had contained 44% of the fire. Fire lines are being reinforced, and mop-up within the fire continues. Air support will continue to assist with flare-ups where they are able. The safety of crews continues to be the highest priority.



The M3Disaster Relief Team is staying busy distributing supplies and helping meet new needs that are being requested. We continue to help support several distribution hubs.



If you know someone or a church impacted by these fires, please let us know if they need disaster relief assistance.



We will not be requesting volunteers to help serve.



Thank you for praying for Texas and for our team on the ground.

12/12/2023

Will we see you in Miami? Our M3 Disaster Relief Volunteer Team will be there!

The Disasters Expo Miami, March 6 & 7 2024 is The world’s leading expo showcasing effective natural disaster mitigations

09/28/2023

Learning some best practices and meeting with potential partners

09/08/2023

See you there!

27-28 September Anaheim

08/28/2023

Dear M3 Disaster Relief Volunteer Team,


Idalia is now forecast to become a major hurricane before it reaches the Gulf coast of Florida. The risk continues to increase for storm surge and dangerous hurricane-force winds along portions of the west coast of Florida and the Florida Panhandle.

Our deployment team is closely monitoring the situation for development of Tropical Storm Idalia. We are actively preparing supplies, equipment, and personnel for landfall. Our team is in the process of pre-staging out of harm’s way.

If you live an area that is projected to be impacted, we encourage you to take every precaution necessary.

Thank you in advance for joining us as we pray for those who may be impacted once the storm makes landfall.

Sincerely,

Robert and the whole East Coast Team