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This page includes most of the files on the Resources CD distributed at the Mission Community Disaster Preparedness Training.  Most documents are Adobe pdf documents which require Acrobat Reader to access. Items not marked as (pdf) provide direct access to the appropriate website location.  These Resources will be updated as new resources become available.
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General Information on Disaster Preparedness
Annotated List of Resources (pdf)
 A short document with some valuable resources listed.
Basic Disaster Ministry (pdf)
 A 15 page document that includes lesson plans that could be appropriate for training or a Sunday School class.
Before a Disaster Strikes (pdf)
 A one page list that gives a basic overview of disaster preparation. It might make a good congregational checklist.
Changing Role of Churches in Disaster (pdf)
 A 15 page document from the Virginia Council of Churches. Cop0ies can be ordered from them.
Community Arise
 Online Curriculum for Disaster Preparedness Training from Church World Service
Considerations in Developing a Plan  
Simple how-to for developing your own disaster plan.
Disaster Preparedness Library
 Online list of Red Cross documents.
At the Heart of the Storm (pdf)
 Disaster Preparedness and Recovery Guidebook for Non-Profit Organizations. Looks at disasters other than hurricanes. Has an excellent and extensive checklist. 42 pages.
Disaster Preparedness Draft
 Planning resources including checklists and family disaster kits lists.

For Congregations
Emergency Planning and Disaster Recovery.  A Primer for Churches (pdf)
 Short document with a business/insurance perspective.
DRT Church Worksheet (pdf)
 10 pages. Taken from the Disaster Preparedness Draft document above.
Individual Church Planning Guide  
A planning guide for developing a disaster plan for your church
Lutheran Guide for Congregations (pdf)
 32 pages that include church and family checklists.
Preparing Your Congregation for A Disaster (pdf)
 A good general outline from Peace river Presbytery.
Sample Plan (pdf)
 Adapted from the Heart of the Storm above
Sample Plan (1st United Methodist Church)
                                                         
A plan designed to help the church prepare the physical facility before a disaster strikes
Peace River Presbytery (SW Florida) Plan
 An extensive plan with many downloadable attachments.
Annandale United Methodist Disaster Plan
  
Disaster Plan for a specific church including both corporate and individual family responses.

For Families
Family Disaster Plan (pdf)
 15 pages from teh National Disaster Education Coalition. Includes suggestions for people with disabilities.
Your Family Disaster Plan (pdf)
 4 pages from the Red Cross.  A good place to start.
Are you Ready?
 FEMA publication with in-depth information on what to do in any disaster situation.
Family Preparation Plan    
A guide for families to prepare together.
Family Disaster Page
 An extensive list of suggestions and resources.

Pandemic Flu
Pandemic Influenza Planning; A Guide For Individuals and Families (pdf)
 16 pages from Health and Human Services
Suggested List of Ways Families Can Prepare at Home for a Pandemic Flu (pdf)
 4 pages from National Health Ministries - PCUSA
Faith-based Community Checklist from Pandemic Flu (pdf)
 A 2 page checklist for churches and families
Pandemic Flu
 Link to the US Government Pandemic Flu page. Has lots of information, including stae plans.