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