UMCOR Hurricanes 2000

Many residents report that flooding caused by Hurricane Keith is worse for Belize than that caused by 1998's monster Hurricane Mitch, which devastated Central America. Donations to UMCOR Hurricanes 2000 Advance #982350-4 may be placed in United Methodist church offering plates or sent directly to UMCOR at 475 Riverside Drive, Room 330, New York, N.Y. 10115. Call 1-800-554-8583 to make a credit card donation. One hundred percent of your gift to Advance #982350-4 goes to this emergency response. The generous giving of United Methodists to the One Great Hour of Sharing supplements the cost of Advance gifts.

Hurricane Keith

• UMCOR Hotline, October 13, 2000.
• Needs are 'hidden' in Belize , Disaster News Network, October 3, 2000.
• Storm Packs 'Unbelievable' Rainfall, Disaster News Network, October 3, 2000.
• Hurricane Batters Belize, Disaster News Network, October 2, 2000.

Photo: As a result of Hurricane Keith, the Belize River flooded and damaged many homes. Credit: Terry Wesbrock, Church World Service, Belize 2000