HURRICANE MILTON

Dear Heritage Members and Friends,

As we await the arrival of Hurricane Milton, please know that your staff is praying for you and your family.  Please take this time to make the necessary preparations in advance of the arrival of Milton. Your safety is of utmost importance and we are praying for all of you to stay safe.  Please review the below information:

1. Heritage United Methodist Church will be closed beginning at 3pm on Monday, October 7, 2024 through Friday, October 11, 2024.  The facilities will be closed during this time and groups will not be permitted to meet on campus.

2. The Pumpkin Patch is currently closed and will remain closed through Friday, October 11, 2024.  If you were scheduled to be a story reader, or to work a shift during this time, you do not need to report for that assigned duty.  Stephanie Barr or Lauren Lopez will reach out to reschedule your volunteer time after the hurricane, if needed.  If the closure date extends beyond Friday, October, 11, 2024, additional communication will be sent out.

3. If you are concerned about flooding and need to park your vehicle on higher ground, you may use the church parking lot at your own discretion.  Heritage cannot ensure the safety of your vehicle, but you are welcome to use the lot if needed.

4. Pinellas County residents are encouraged to visit disaster.pinellascounty.gov for emergency management services and information.

5. Hillsborough County residents are encouraged to visit hcfl.gov/departments/emergency for emergency management services and information.

6. Updates regarding the status of Heritage will be provided via email, facebook, and/or the website heritageumc.com as information becomes available and we are able to provide updates.

Any decision regarding Sunday morning services, Student Ministry, and Pumpkin Palooza will be made after the storm passes and we are able to assess the campus for safety.  If you are scheduled to volunteer in any capacity on Sunday, or work in Children's Ministry, you will be directly contacted by Lauren Lopez, Amanda Gantzert, or me regarding your scheduled assignment. 

Please check in with us and each other before and after the storm.  We want to help wherever we can, and we know that you do, too.  

Blessings,
Ashley Allen
Director of Communication and Engagement