Disaster Preparedness

ERD: USA Disaster Preparedness Volunteer Form
As part of the USA Disaster Preparedness Initiative, Episcopal Relief & Development is building a database of volunteers who are ready and willing to respond in the event of a disaster. If you are interested in being contacted about volunteer opportunities or disaster response trainings, please fill out the form below. You may be contacted about opportunities both in your community and around the country.
ERD: USA Disaster Preparedness Initiative Resource Library
The goal of Episcopal Relief & Development's disaster preparedness resource library is to enable churches and dioceses around the country to share and learn from each other.
Flu.gov
Provides comprehensive government-wide information on pandemic influenza and avian influenza for the general public, health and emergency preparedness professionals, policy makers, government and business leaders, school systems, and local communities.
H1N1 Flu: A Guide for Community and Faith-Based Organizations
In addition to providing information about 2009 H1N1 flu and current response activities, this guide provides specific action steps you can take to help keep your community healthy by:
* Communicating health information effectively;
* Supporting vaccination efforts;
* Linking vulnerable and hard-to-reach populations to vital information and resources; and
* Expanding and adjusting organizational activities to help people stay healthy.
Eucharistic Practice and the Risk of Infection
A two page overview of the risks of infection in church practices prepared by the Anglican Church of Canada.