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Prepare to be Aware. Emergency Preparedness Basics for Faith Base Communities. What is a Disaster Ready Church!. A Church that is prepare in the event of a disaster, connected with resources and potential disaster response partners, and respond when disaster strikes. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Prepare to be
Aware
Emergency Preparedness Basics
for Faith Base Communities
What is a Disaster Ready Church!
A Church that is prepare in the event of a disaster, connected with resources and potential disaster response partners, and respond when disaster strikes.
Awareness is the cornerstoneof Actions?
CHECKLIST of Emergencies that
could pose a threat to your congregation
Types of Emergencies
Fires Severe Weather Hazardous Materials Transportation Accidents Earthquakes Hurricanes Tornadoes Power Outages Terrorism/Hostile Actions
Are You At Risk?
Geographical location of your churchProximity to flood plain Dams, water waysProximity to companies that produce or store
hazardous materialsProximity to major transportation route and
airportsProximity to Nuclear Power Plants
Technological Hazards Can Occur
Telecommunication Failure Computer System Failure Power Failure Heating, Cooling System Failure Water System Failure
Keeping That In Mind
Your next step is to…
Form an Emergency Planning Committee or Preparedness Team
Trustees’ Ministry Representative Usher’s Ministry Representative Finance Committee Representative Safety and Security Representative Health and Medical Services Representative Cooperative Outreach Ministry
Representative Others Interested In Preparedness
Your Committee or PlanningTeam will determine…
Who besides the Pastor, is responsible for securing doors, windows, and shutting off the gas, water, electricity, gathering important documents etc.?
Where are inventories and insurance records/papers?
Is your insurance adequate?
Who will assess the damage after the crisis? Where will the congregation meet in the
event of damage to the sanctuary? Who will help evacuate people: elderly,
disable people, who will check on members who live alone, etc?
How will you help take care of yourself and family?
What and where are the emergency telephone numbers you will need?
FUNCTIONS of committee or team
Develop and maintain the emergency plan Tap into the preparedness information
pipeline Meet regularly to discuss pending and
upcoming issues of concern Weather Flu SeasonActivities/events
.
“Information Pipeline”
Red Cross training, most are free Provide emergency preparedness
education workshops with invited subject matter experts: special needs, etc.
Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Training, FREE
Start a CERT in your congregation Connect with VOAD
In Summary
Make a PLAN Develop an Emergency Kit
Church Home Work Car
Stay Informed Get Involved!
In Summary
Have you consider using your facility as an emergency shelter?
It’s Not Question of
IF…But
A Question of
WHEN…
In Summary
Lastly – Have you consider using your facility as an emergency shelter?
Anthony McLeanCoordinator
Emergency Management201 East Franklin Street
Richmond, Virginia 23219
804-646-2504
