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Disaster Response

2025 ERT Training Opportunities

There are no registration fees for these classes. ERT Basic Classes are required before you can enroll in other classes. For renewals, register and attend any available class. Lunch will be provided.

When selecting multiple classes, please note start and end times when choosing and do not select overlapping classes.

In order to take chainsaw, assessment/muck out, or team leader, you must have already taken the prerequisite course, ERT Basic Class.

September 20 (Saturday)

North Orangeburg United Methodist Church
106 Kinard Street, Orangeburg

  • ERT Basic Course: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
  • ERT Renewal Course: 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

October 25, 2025 (Saturday)

Highland Park United Methodist Church
1300 2nd Loop Road, Florence

  • ERT Basic Course: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
  • ERT Renewal Course: 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

New Beginnings United Methodist Church
210 Rainbow Lake Road, Boiling Springs

  • ERT Basic Course: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
  • ERT Renewal Course: 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

November 15 (Saturday)

Sand Hill United Methodist Church
1961 Summers Dr, Ridgeville

  • ERT Basic Course: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
  • ERT Renewal Course: 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

To register, click here.

Mandatory background checks are free through UMCOR.

For more information, contact Rev. LaTonya Dash at disasterresponse@umcsc.org.

DONATE TO THE SC ERT MINISTRY

 

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.

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