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Preparing for Other Disasters

Hurricanes are not the only disasters to wreck havoc in families and communities.  Tornados, wild fires, floods and more can have devastating effects on those in their path.  www.ready.gov has useful information to help you create a Family Emergency Plan and to prepare for disasters for which your community is prone.  that are

 
 
 
 
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We have already seen the first Hurricane of what is predicted to be a busy Hurricane Season.  If you live within several hundred miles of a coastline, it is important to take steps now to prepare yourself and family in the event a hurricane makes landfall near you. To help you do that, we have included ideas and tips so your family is cared for and you are ready to reach out to others with the Love of Jesus in their time of need.
 
Of course there are many other types of disasters as well.  So we provide links to helpful information on preparing for them as well.
 
 Thank you for caring,
 
J Doug Stringer 
Hurricane Preparation Tips
Created by Pastor Rick Torrison
 

Whether it is a hurricane, financial crisis or personal tragedy we the Church are called to be prepared, to know the signs of the times and be prepared to be Jesus to those in need.  We can not help others if we are the ones in need of help.  Please take a few minutes to review some of the emergency preparation steps and make sure that you and your family are ready for whatever comes.
 

Checklist Essentials: 
  • Pray as a family and ask the Lord about staying or evacuating!  Be ready to serve those in need. 
  • Battery Operated Flashlight and radio and extra batteries
  • First Aid Kit home and each car
  • Walkie Talkies, CB radios or other communication devices other then a cell phone.
  • Water for Drinking, cooking and sanitation (3 day min, 7 day recommended)
  • Emergency contact information posted and family plan reviewed and in place
  • Food - ready to eat food items, quick energy bars, high protene food
  • A means to cook, gas grills, charcol, starter, matches, etc.
  • generators - start them and let them run for a time.  be sure to have extra gas for cars and generators (if the gas is over a year old you may want to refresh your gas cans with new gas.
  • emergency lighting, power strips, fans, window AC unit if possible
  • Emergency family/medical records and important documents copied and in a secure place ready to travel with you if needed
  • Grab and go bins for emergency evacuation (change of clothes, sanitary items, water, some food items, flashlights, first aid
  • Cash on hand in easily changable denominations
  • extra sanitary items - disenfectants, soaps, bleach, toilet paper and towelettes, peminine supplies, plastic garbage bags, personal hygiene items
  • important medicines
  • bug repellant
  • tarps for any home leaks, duct tape (good for everything)
  • For babies - extra formula, food, diapers, medicines
  • For Pets - cages/kennals, water, food, vaccination records
  • Do you know where the local shelters are close to you in case you need to leave your home?
  • Do you know your personal evacuation route - where will you meet family if you are seperated?
  • During Hurricane season never let your car get below 1/2 a tank, have extra gas cans at home.
  • Check around your house for anything that will need to be secured or put up. 
  • Are you going to board your window?  Do you have the wood and clips now?  At least pre measure your windows and be ready if needed.
 
     Action Items for churches and organizations wanting prepare for disaster response can be found at www.somebodycares.org.  Look for the "Disaster Preparation for Churches" Icon. 
 
  
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Somebody Cares equips and mobilizes the Church to be ready in times of disaster. The strength of the Somebody Cares network lies in building relationships, good communication and coordination.  If you represent or know of a church or ministry willing and able to help respond to the needs of evacuees and survivors in the aftermath of a storm please contact the Somebody Cares office through e-mail at somebodycares@somebodycares.org 
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The Somebody Cares Mission is to let people know that Somebody Cares. Because Jesus cares, we the church care. As a result, through grass roots efforts, communities are being transformed and the church is uniting. This is unity with a purpose.  Thanks for caring with us!

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