Disaster Response
The Disaster Response Ministry seeks to minister to victims of disasters through various forms of aid. Every disaster is an opportunity for God’s people to minister in the name of Jesus. Christians have a clear mandate to bring good news to the poor, bind up the brokenhearted, and comfort all who mourn. In Christ, according to Isaiah 61, Luke 4, John 13, and many other texts, we are vessels through whom the Holy Spirit brings life. All work of the church of the Lord Jesus Christ is a spiritual work, even—perhaps especially—the very physical work of disaster response.
Need Help?
The Disaster Response Ministry reviews and responds to urgent needs.
Click here to submit an urgent need.
Get Involved
The Disaster Response Team consists of a Core Team of individuals who administrate the team. If you would like to be listed as a potential volunteer or have equipment that the Disaster Response Team could use, please consider signing up below. Please note that by signing up you are simply listing yourself and/or equipment in an internal database. The Core Team will contact individuals before committing them or their equipment to any responsibilities.
Personal Preparedness & Recovery
There are many resources for helping families and individuals achieve personal preparedness for disaster. A few of these resources are listed below:
Preparing for Hurricanes
http://www.ready.gov/hurricanes
Emergency Supply Kit Checklist
Basic Emergency Supply Kit Checklist
Overview – Building an Emergency Supply Kit
Preparing for Other Disasters
http://www.ready.gov/be-informed
http://www.disasterassistance.gov/
Florida Emergency Contact Information by County
https://www.floridadisaster.org/counties/
https://www.floridadisaster.org/globalassets/maps/em_managers.pdf
Florida Shelter Information by County
http://floridadisaster.org/shelters/
Recovering from Disaster
http://www.fema.gov/pdf/areyouready/recovering_from_disaster.pdf
https://www.redcross.org/get-help/disaster-relief-and-recovery-services.html
Flood Recovery Information
http://www.osha.gov/OshDoc/floodCleanup.html
http://www.ready.gov/floods