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If only we had planned
When disaster strikes, everyone is trying to figure out where
to go, what to do, and who to call. Local churches are in a
unique position to be a positive force in responding. Many
congregations already address the special needs of their
communities. People will naturally turn to the church in
times of crisis, seeking assistance, meaning and
healing.
Parts of a Plan
- Statement of purpose (How does this plan fit in with the
mission of the church and local community resources?)
- Types of Risks that are likely to occur in your community
- Assignment of responsibility (This will include covering a
variety of tasks such as working with volunteers to gathering
of the important papers and insurance.
- Action Plans (What services will be provided and
what will they entail? Storage, Use of Building, Volunteers,
etc.
- How do we mange the people who want to help? (Prior
training, on-the-job training, spontaneous volunteers (SUV's, etc.)
- A means of communicating with congregation and the
surrounding community.
Planning Steps
1- Review the top risks and educate
yourself on those risk
2- Anticipate what might happen and determine how to
minimize or react
3- Plan, educate, and prepare for
disaster incidents
4- You and your Family (Disaster Kit, Evacuation Kit,
etc.)
5- Develop how your family would
communicate
6-Workplace Planning
7- Address Special Needs People, whether physical, cognitive, or emotional;
whether permanent or temporary in family or neighborhood
8- Evacuation
9- Develop a action plan for your family, business, church,
and community to provide more control of your welfare.
10- Maintain your action plan of what to do and who
will do it after the disaster by reviewing plan
periodically.
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