Tag: UMCOR-ERT

#181—Why Do I Keep Doing This?

Andy Adkins

I’m part of a group of volunteers, commonly known as “ERT.” UMCOR (United Methodist Committee on Relief) Early Response Teams are often called out soon after a disaster. In Florida, that’s usually a hurricane, flooding, or tornadoes—sometimes they’re all associated… Read more#181—Why Do I Keep Doing This?

#177—A Force to be Reckoned With

Andy Adkins

Wednesday, October 2. 0230. The blue digits on my 1980s-style bedside alarm clock tell me it’s too early. Go back to sleep. Let’s see. We visited and assessed the area on Monday. We know we’ve got at least three houses… Read more#177—A Force to be Reckoned With

#151—Return to the Aftermath

Andy Adkins

Last September (2022), Southwest Florida was devastated by Hurricane Ian, a Category 5 Atlantic hurricane. The statistics were (and continue to be) astounding: Yeah… the numbers are important… for some people. For those that lived through it, those who returned… Read more#151—Return to the Aftermath