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LOCAL CHURCH DISASTER PLANNING

LOCAL CHURCH DISASTER PLANNING. PRESENTED BY THE. “While we may not be able to solve the many crises facing us, we are very well positioned to offer hope where there is fear and the promise of God’s presence when we feel lost.” Rev. Jane Schlager.

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LOCAL CHURCH DISASTER PLANNING

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  1. LOCAL CHURCHDISASTER PLANNING

  2. PRESENTED BY THE

  3. “While we may not be able to solve the many crises facing us, we are very well positioned to offer hope where there is fear and the promise of God’s presence when we feel lost.” Rev. Jane Schlager

  4. The Santa Rosa Methodist Episcopal Church in April 1906, following the great San Francisco Earthquake. The spires of the church amid the rubble gave hope to many survivors.

  5. DISASTER MINISTRY • Caring: • For People • For Church Facilities • For Community • For Others in the Conference and Beyond

  6. What is a disaster? A disaster is defined as an emergency that causes injury or loss of life and property damage, and a disruption in which survivors cannot manage without spiritual, monetary or physical assistance. The American Red Cross

  7. What is a disaster? Natural disasters: earthquake, flood, tsunami, etc. Human-caused disasters : explosions, structure collapse, hazardous material, or violent actions

  8. Why is my church involved?

  9. When is the church involved? • - ALWAYS - • Before: planning, preparation, and mitigation • Immediately after: gather information • During the emergency response phase: implement disaster plan • During the relief phase: know the immediate needs, send out care teams and ERTs • During the long-term recovery phase: involvement appropriate for your church

  10. Who should be involved? • Two main groups: • Disaster Planning Team (Planners) • Disaster Response Team (Doers)

  11. Who should be involved? • Disaster Planning Team: • Team Leader • Volunteer Coordinator • Trustee Representative • Finance Representative • Administrative Staff Member • Maintenance Staff Member • Pastor(s)

  12. Who should be involved? Disaster Response Team: Incident Coordinator Church Disaster Coordinator Asst. IC Public Information (PIO) Chaplain Planning Information & Resource Gathering Logistics Supplies & Services Communications (Call Center) Church Safety Operations Administration Financial Records Keeping Storage Distribution Mitigation Document lessons learned Lessen Impact of next disaster Volunteer Management Early Response Teams Assignments & Housing Case Management Supervisor Case managers Caring Ministry Counseling Debriefing Training Donations Management Receiving Storage Distribution

  13. The Planning Process • Establish the Disaster Planning Team • Organize your resources • Chart your path • Do a Hazard Analysis • Take mitigating actions • Write the plan • Obtain approval and commitment

  14. The Planning Process

  15. “While we may not be able to solve the many crises facing us, we are very well positioned to offer hope where there is fear and the promise of God’s presence when we feel lost.” • Rev. Jane Schlager

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