Resources for Disaster Response

Episcopal Relief & Development has an extensive resource library  which includes several case studies and fact sheets that will be helpful to people and congregations working to respond to recent floods and their aftermath.

Information

About Federal Disaster Declarations
Self Care After a Disaster

Response – Assessing Needs / Case Studies

Cold Drinks and Laundry
Community Canvassing
Serving through Asking

Response – How You Can Help / Case Studies

Creating a Federal Form Brigade- How to help people register and apply for assistance through FEMA

Housing Volunteers and Groups of Volunteers

Providing Temporary Shelter
Participating in Ecumenical Rebuilding Projects
Using Your Church as a Donations Depot
 Adapting a Soup Kitchen After a Disaster

Pastoral Care and Formation

The Sunday After a Disaster

Ministering to Children, Youth and Teens After a Disaster

Children
Youth (Grades 6 – 8)
Teens (Grades 9 – 12)