Tri-LERT Disaster Preparedness
Module One: Emergency Contacts
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Module One
In any disaster the question is “were any of our members involved?” Having current, accurate, complete contact information at your fingertips after a disaster will enable you to quickly
identify needs. A completed Module One is the first step in being prepared to respond to the needs of those entrusted to your care. This addresses the emergency contact info needed. Each member
of the congregation is contacted to complete the attached information page. It also includes a page for local, regional and national emergency contacts.
Emergency Contact Information Form
Emergencies Services Contacts Form
Module Two: Developing Community Networks
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DISASTER INFORMATION
DEVELOPING COMMUNITY NETWORKS
MODULE 2
A. INTRODUCTION
Before a disaster or a hazard occurs at your congregation, a disaster plan needs to be in place. As part of a disaster plan, there will be a “Community Networks” section. A“Community Network” would be stakeholders that are interested in assisting your congregation before, during and after a disaster. For the community network to work effectively there must be a willingness of the group to work together as a team.
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Module Three: Continuity of Operations Plan [COOP]
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No one expects a disaster. Yet, if your congregation or school were to experience a disaster: a fire, electrical storm, tornado, hurricane, bio-hazard spill – what would you do? How would you continue the necessary operations of your ministry? What will your congregation or school do when a disaster or emergency directly impacts your organization?
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Module Four: Response-ability Survey
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Time: 5:14
What are we able to do? & How can we help? The module four form Response-ability Survey helps a church know how they are able to respond.
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Module Five: Backup Plan
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Time: 8:05
Is your computer prepared for a disaster? This module addresses a backup plan for data and records.
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Module Six: Reference -- Web Resources
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By clicking on "download" to the right, you will access a document containing a list of web resources. Since this document is in .rtf format, you can access them by holding down the Ctrl button on your computer and clicking on the URL in the document or simply copy and paste the URL in your browser. Because URLs can change, check out the links well in advance of when you might need them to make sure they are still operative.