It is nearly impossible to predict when or where
a disaster is going to take place. It is possible, however, for
communities to prepare for what may happen. Disaster preparedness
readies us for the unexpected, and it allows for a more organized,
timely, and efficient response when disaster strikes.
Resources
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Learn more about National Preparedness Month by visiting
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Download
the PDF version of
"Preparing for Disaster - A Guide for Lutheran
Congregations" to use for
preparedness planning. (81.23K)
National Preparedness Month
Lutheran Disaster Response is one of hundreds of coalition members
in National Preparedness Month. A program of the U.S.
Department of Homeland Security, National Preparedness Month is the
perfect time
for you and your family to become better prepared for disaster
response.
Watch a video message from Kevin Massey, LDR Director:
Preparing for Disaster - A Guide for Lutheran
Congregations
LDR helps congregations be effective and important participants in
their communities’ recovery from disaster.
As part of the community, congregations have opportunity and
responsibility to respond to disaster. The deep human needs and
psychological scars left after a disaster require care beyond the
restoration of physical needs. Putting lives back together after a
disaster requires care, hope and love. Counseling, understanding and
direction enable people to cope with their anger, guilt, tests of
faith, loneliness and turmoil.
A time of crisis is often the best time for Christians to demonstrate
the reality of God’s healing grace through caring and sharing. This
manual is provided to assist congregations prepare for disaster. [Download]
