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How To Prepare For A Disaster

In addition to the practical benefits of preparation, communities of faith know advance planning and preparation helps us help others. In the critical moments, days, and months after a crisis, ​established plans save precious time and resources,  and make responses more efficient.
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We are excited to be part of networking congregations for disaster preparedness and response:
+ WILLING TO RESPOND +
With a registry of willing congregations and a library of vetted resources, Willing to Respond helps us connect with you and introduce you to congregations and organizations ​in your area.

​Willing to Respond also provides your congregation with training, tips, and tools to reduce your risk and be ready to help
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your neighbors when disaster strikes.

Click the Willing to Respond button, or email us for more information.

RESOURCES


Invite us to lead Preparedness Training for Congregations and Regions (in-person or virtual).


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also available as fillable Word document​
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un recurso de las iglesias en ICDCPR
​​IMAGINE WITH ME

With General Minister and President Terri Hord Owens, Week of Compassion's Caroline Hamilton-Arnold joins colleague Carol Devine (Green Chalice) for an important conversation (25min) about community preparedness and the realities ​and impact of climate change.
RESILIENCE IN ACTION: Building Prepared Faith Communities
​(click 'watch on YouTube' in the image above)
In this video excerpt (3:05 to 3:28) from the National Faith + Climate Forum 2025,
​Week of Compassion's 
Caroline Hamilton-Arnold co-leads a session on congregational preparedness. Carol Devine (Green Chalice) offers concluding remarks, and the Disaster Preparedness Checklist she mentions can be found here.
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HELP AND HOPE
Disaster Preparedness and
​Response Tools for Congregations

Personal stories and practical tools ​for disaster preparedness. Published by Chalice Press, in partnership with Week of Compassion and Church World Service.
NOT IF, BUT WHEN
Disaster Preparedness for
Churches and Leaders
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(video in Korean translation)
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​Find additional resources on the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) website.
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Indianapolis, IN 46206
Week of Compassion is the relief, refugee and development mission fund of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in the United States and Canada.
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  • About
    • Mission
    • Staff
    • History
    • Board of Stewards
    • From The Executive Director
  • Action
    • Domestic Disaster Response & Preparedness >
      • How To Prepare For A Disaster
    • International Disaster Response
    • Immigrant and Refugee Response
    • Sustainable Development
  • Stories
  • Resources
    • Special Offering >
      • Special Offering 2025
    • Worship Material
    • Media & Print
    • Logos
    • Special Offering Archive
  • Get Involved
    • Ways to Give >
      • Circle of Compassion
      • Endowments
    • Invite Us to Your Church
    • Volunteer >
      • Virtual Volunteers
      • Trainings
  • Give
  • Contact Us