Contact UMCSC Disaster Response at disasterresponse@umcsc.org
2025 ERT Training Opportunities
ERT Basic Classes are required before you can enroll in other classes. There are no registration fees for these classes. Lunch will be provided.
January 18 (Saturday)
Central United Methodist Church
167 South Irby St., Florence
- ERT Basic Course: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
- ERT Renewal Course: 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
January 25 (Saturday)
Clemson United Methodist Church
300 Frontage Road, Clemson
- ERT Basic Course: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
- ERT Renewal Course: 9 a.m.-Noon
January 31 (Friday)
Belin Memorial United Methodist Church
4182 U.S. 17-Business, Murrells Inlet
- ERT Basic Course: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
- ERT Renewal Course: 8:30 a.m.-12:30
To register for any class, click here.
Mandatory background checks are free through UMCOR.
To complete a mandatory background check, click here.
Upcoming classes
For more information, contact Tammy Fulmer at tfulmer@umcsc.org or 803-735-8775.
Want to help?
- Pray: When disaster strikes, pray for the safety of the survivors, ERTs and first responders. Here’s a place to start.
- Give: Help us prepare for disaster response by donating money. Click here to make a donation today. Please do not bring unsolicited items to the conference center.
- Get trained: We always need volunteers trained to work on Early Response Teams. See opportunities above, or contact Tammy Fulmer at tfulmer@umcsc.org or 803-735-8775 for more information.
- Prepare: Assemble and donate relief supplies for UMCOR. Click here to learn how.
Resources
- District Disaster Response Coordinators
- Sample Local Church Disaster Response Plan
- Local Church Disaster Response Coordinator Suggested Job Description
- Emergency Preparation checklist
- United Methodist Committee on Relief
- United Methodist Volunteers in Mission
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