Responsibilites of the DDRC:

District Disaster Response Coordinator

  • Facilitates and oversees the assessment of district, circuit or congregational needs; provides appropriate relief and response; and assists in the development and implementation of a comprehensive and coordinated recovery plan.
  • Facilitates and oversees the evaluation and fulfillment of unmet needs of the district, circuit or congregation following a disaster.
  • Maintains clear, concise communications with LCMS Disaster Response regarding situation reports, relief and recovery efforts, and unmet needs.
  • Provides ongoing training, orientation and monitoring of DDRT members,providing direction and assuring their safety at disaster sites.
  • Keeps detailed records of each response, demonstrating the action and activity of the district, circuit, and congregation, and provides a final report to the LCMS district president, district board of directors and LCMS Disaster Response.
  • Communicates in a timely fashion with districts, congregations, pastors, donors and LCMS Disaster Response regarding the progress of relief and recovery efforts.
  • Works with the grant application process and accountability requirementsfor grants requested or received from LCMS Disaster Response and understands the importance of fiscal responsibility to donors.