Emergency Planning

Resources to help your church prepare for the unexpected

Vestries, Bishop’s Committees and other lay leaders are often called upon to undertake important responsibilities when emergency situations strike. The Emergency Planning Committee of The Diocese of West Missouri has prepared (and are sharing other) resources that will help your congregation prepare for these situations prior to a time of need.

If you would be interested in opening your church facility to members of your community for use as a shelter in case of disaster, or would like additional information, please contact the Rev. Canon Anne Meredith Kyle.

Emergency Plan Resources

Emergency Response Plan

The Emergency Prepared Church Bishop’s Day 2016 Presentation

Example Preparedness Plan (PDF)

Example Preparedness Plan (Editable Word Document)

Episcopal Relief & Development Recommended Resources

National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disasters

Federal Emergency Management Agency

U.S. Department of Homeland Security

Pandemic Flu and Avian Flu Information

Center for Disease Control and Prevention

American Red Cross

Emergency Preparedness for Seniors

Government/Non-Profit Resources

3 COOP Template FBO Presentation

Developing High Quality EOPs for Houses of Worship

Diocesan Emergency Plan 2015 Presentation to Clericus

Faith Based Emergency Response Template

CDC Guide to Extreme Heat

Emergency Preparedness for Pets

First Aid Tips for Pet Owners

Sponsored Commercial Resources

Emergency Preparedness for Flooding

Emergency Preparedness for Legal Documents

Emergency Preparedness for Individuals and Families

How to Organize and Prepare for Disasters

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