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Preparedness Planning

There is no better time to develop a preparedness plan than when all is calm. It allows you the time to think through multiple scenarios and put response plans in place. But that's not all - preparedness planning also gives you the opportunity to think through all the ministries and assistance you offer to your neighbors and local community.

Putting together a preparedness plan can feel overwhelming, so take it one step at a time, and it'll be in place before you know it.

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GET STARTED: FIRST STEPS

1. Update your entry on the Episcopal Asset Map. The Asset Map is a joint project of The Episcopal Church and Episcopal Relief & Development (ERD). Originally intended as a tool for use in locating resources as part of disaster response, it quickly became apparent its real purpose is to provide access to and highlight everyday ministry throughout the Episcopal Church. Every Episcopal church and mission is included, providing everyone with an opportunity to share the news of all their church or ministry has to offer, both every day and in times of trouble. Every church has a pin in the map; what it shares is up to you. It is the "Find a Church" tool on both the Episcopal Church's and the diocesan website.

Update your church's listing


2. Update your Alert Media contacts. One additional channel that comes into play during the storm is Alert Media, an emergency mass communication tool to which we have access through our partnership with Episcopal Relief and Development. It allows us to check in directly with clergy and church leaders via text and email to stay connected and start building a real-time picture of how the diocese is faring. Every church should have a clergy and vestry member on the contact list. To check or update yours, please contact the communications department.


3. Find volunteers with experience. You might be amazed to learn of the experience sitting in your church’s pews. Instead of asking one person to generate the entire preparedness plan, ask for a volunteer with the appropriate expertise to run point on each module. Church leadership is still be tasked with being familiar with and approving the final plan, and perhaps even coordinating the efforts of the module volunteers/committees, but the work will be lightened by enlisting more (and knowledgeable) hands.

PLAN TEMPLATES

The diocesan templates are module based, meaning the approach allows you to put together your plan one piece at a time.

Diocesan Templates

  • Module 1: General Information
  • Module 2: Natural Disasters
  • Module 3: Medical Emergencies (coming soon)
  • Module 4: Church Security
  • Module 5: Property Damage (coming soon)

Episcopal Relief & Development Templates: Churches

  • Get started: Bronze level preparedness plan
  • Keep going: Silver level preparedness plan
  • Comprehensive preparedness plan

Episcopal Relief & Development Template: Individuals

  • Individual and Family Preparedness

GET CONNECTED

Being connected to sources of information that help you stay up-to-date both before and during an emergency can be invaluable.

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Last updated: October 18, 2022

For questions about the adaptations put in place by the Diocese or church-related matters, to request pastoral clergy care, or to request assistance with supply needs, please contact a member of the congregational support team.

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Christine McTaggart
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    Christine McTaggart

    Communications Director
    919-600-5314 |

    While Christine has enjoyed the chance to work in several interesting industries throughout her career, the common thread for her has always been marketing and communications. She enjoys seeing how communications can bring people together to share ideas, news, conversations, thoughts, discoveries and more. In her work with the diocesan communications department, she’s working to create those connection channels for all 120 worshipping communities through strategic planning, integrated communication and new opportunities to bring everyone together as a diocese.

    When she’s not working, Christine enjoys spending time with family and friends, cheering on her favorite (usually underdog) sports teams, reading, doing just about anything outdoors and, above all, enjoying time with her dog, Bentley.

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