Disaster Preparedness and Training Materials
September is diasaster preparedness month.
Use the resources on this page to learn how your congregation and your family can be prepared for natural disasters. Participate in the PDA/PW collaboration to ensure your mid-council is prepared.
Learn how your congregation and family can prepare to respond to local disasters - strengthened, informed, and ready to reach out in your community with the hope of Christ.
- A resource manual for congregations and mid councils
- Disaster preparedness checklist for the family
- Disaster preparedness checklist for the local congregation
- Disaster preparedness checklist for mid councils
- Liturgical and Bible Study Resources for Disaster Preparedness
- PDA's Emotional and Spiritual Care Offerings
- 12 Steps to Church Disaster Preparedness (English, Spanish, Korean)
Additional online materials and training for families and communities
FEMA
Order free preparedness materials from FEMA’s online ordering platform
American Red Cross
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Ready.gov (includes resources in Spanish, Korean, Tagalog, Chinese, and Vietnamese)
Resources for individuals with disabilities
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Emergency Preparedness and Response
Information that can help families protect themselves from public health threats following flooding