InvolvING My Church in Disaster Relief

What is a Disaster Ready Church?

The mission of a Southern Baptist Disaster Ready Church is to be prepared in the event of a disaster, connect with resources and potential disaster response partners, and respond when disaster strikes.

Prepare

• Develop a Church Preparedness Plan 
• Help your church families develop a Family Preparedness Plan 
• Prepare Emergency Survival Kits (Lista de suministros de emergencia)
• Take church members to your local Baptist Convention Disaster Relief training
• Investigate ways your church can be a shelter, point of distribution, or volunteer coordination center
• Host Disaster Relief Training for International Disaster Response 

Connect

• Contact your local Baptist Convention Disaster Relief director
• Local Government officials, Emergency Management and Law Enforcement control access to damaged areas
• American Red Cross Chapter leaders coordinate services for disater survivors
• Businesses, non-profits and other churches are key allies in meeting needs following a disaster

Respond

• In your local community
• To other communities affected by disasters
• To other countries after disasters strike

Disasters can strike anywhere. This is why every  church should be a Disaster Ready Church. Register now to find out more about getting  your church involved in becoming a Disaster Ready Church and prepare to be mobilized for Disaster Relief.

Learn more about Southern Baptist Disaster Relief