Definition of Disaster
Disasters may be natural or human caused. Natural disasters include hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, earthquakes, fires and explosions. Some fires and explosions may be human-made. These events or situations cause human suffering or create human needs that victims cannot alleviate without assistance. Lutheran Disaster Response becomes involved when a disaster, affecting the Lutheran community, is greater than existing local resources.
Congregation:
Address:
City: State: ZIP:
Phone: Pastor:
The congregation operates (check as many as apply)
Food pantry Clothing bank Toilet and paper goods pantry Other (please specify)
The congregation has facilities that can offer (check as many as apply)
Shelter and sleeping arrangements Meal preparation facilities Showering facilities Phone banks or other communication needs Other (please specify)
The congregation has facilities that can provide (check as many as apply)
Child care Preschool Elder care Handicapped Accessibility Other (please specify)
The congregation has financial resources (check as many as apply)
Contributed by members as need arises A fund (budget line item) designated for disaster relief Other (please specify)
The congregation has staff who are (check as many as apply)
Trained in crisis management Name: Trained in crisis counseling Name: Fluent in a language other than English Name: Language: Name: Language: Name: Language: Proficient with sign language Name: Other skills (please specify and include name of person with skill) Name: Skill(s): Name: Skill(s): Name: Skill(s):
Has the congregation or members of its staff actively participated in disaster relief efforts in the recent past? If so, briefly describe activities.
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