What is Disaster Preparedness?
A major goal of the Task Force is to encourage and facilitate preparations for an eventual major disaster here at home. As a result, a Church Preparedness and Disaster Plan template has been created to lead a “Planning Team” through the process of designing a plan specific to the needs and requirements of the local church. It includes suggestions for:
- Who should be involved in the preparation of the church facilities prior to disaster?
- What should be done to secure the church facilities based on the type of disaster approaching (if known ahead of time).
- How the church will care for the congregation during and after a disaster.
- How existing resources in the church can be used during and after a disaster.
- How the church will serve the community before, during, and after a disaster.
The completed document would be forwarded to both the District and the Conference Disaster Coordinators.
Key Information
- Disaster Response Planning for Local Churches
- Become a Red Cross Approved Shelter
- Disaster Response Planning for Individuals and Families (Red Cross)
- Disaster Awareness Training for Local Churches