MINISTRIES
New Mexico Baptist Disaster Relief serves across a range of ministry areas that address the needs of our neighbors dealing with a disaster, either catastrophic or personal. Across the country, across the state, or across town, NMBDR volunteers Go, Serve, and Share to bring Help, Hope and Healing in Jesus’ name.
CHAPLAINCY
Trained, experienced disaster response Chaplains provide emotional and spiritual support for survivors, and others affected by the incident.
CHILD CARE
Trained volunteers provide temporary day-care enabling parents to deal with the myriad demands of recovering from a disaster incident. We may also provide childcare for local church and government agency special events.
CLEANUP/RECOVERY
Three fully equipped recovery trailers and heavy equipment allow volunteers to remove personal property and structural components from damaged or destroyed homes and prepare the homesite for the homeowner to rebuild.
COMMUNICATIONS
Trained, licensed amateur radio operators provide emergency communication for teams during disaster responses. The group can also provide emergency cell phone and satellite internet access when normal systems are down.
DAMAGE ASSESSMENT
Trained volunteers provide initial assessment of damaged or destroyed property to determine the help needed and obstacles to performing the work.
FEEDING
Our Quick Response Kitchen (QRK) is designed to immediately respond and begin preparing meals within 24 hours of an incident. It also serves at local church and community events.
INCIDENT MANAGEMENT
Volunteers trained in the Incident Management System (ICS) oversee and direct all elements of the NMBDR response.
LAUNDRY
Trained volunteers with the Mountain-Valley Association Mobile Laundry wash and dry clothes for volunteers, and the public when needed.
LOCAL AND NON-DISASTER MINISTRIES
Volunteers carry out projects in support of local churches, camps, and special needs in the community.
SHOWER
The Pecos Valley Association Mobile Shower supports volunteers working at the incident.