In a disaster, the difference between surviving well, just getting by, or not surviving at all may be a matter of preparedness. While even the best prepared may not escape difficulty, being properly prepared increases the chance of surviving many of the difficulties that accompany disasters. This list of resources is to help you be prepared so that when disaster does strike, you can decrease your chances of being a victim.
Governor's Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness - http://www.getagameplan.org/
- Putting Together an Emergency Kit
- Evacuation Information
- Important Numbers
Louisiana 211 - http://www.louisiana211.org/
National Coastal Data Development Center - http://www.ncddc.noaa.gov/
- Scientific Information about Coastal Preservation and NOAA Extreme Weather Information Sheets (under publications menu)
Church Preparedness - Church Preparedness Powerpoint Presentation Download
- Help associational leadership learn about disaster relief needs and resources in their area.
Evaluate disaster relief possibilities and develop plans and protocols to assist churches in responding to the community following a disaster.
Associational Preparedness - Associational Preparedness Powerpoint Presentation Download
- To assist churches to prepare for disaster by developing a strategy to minister to their communities during crisis through preparing their facilities, training their members, securing supplies, and developing protocols that will activate their disaster response plans.