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WILLING TO RESPOND
​newsletter

Just & Compassionate Disaster Response

2/5/2026

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FEBRUARY 2026
Knowledge of public policy and advocacy for improved policies are important ways to prepare our communities for disaster. By staying informed, we can better understand how available resources align with our communities’ actual needs. Just as we review our safety plans, test equipment, and restock supplies, keeping up with policy changes helps us improve the systems put in place for response and recovery.

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Working the Plan

11/19/2025

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NOVEMBER 2025
DID YOU KNOW?

Did you know drills (testing your plan) are an important component of preparedness? Drills provide meaningful data to help identify things that work, key roles, and areas that could receive extra attention or improvement.

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National Preparedness Month

9/2/2025

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SEPTEMBER 2025
DID YOU KNOW?

​Did you know September is observed as
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National Preparedness Month (NPM) in the United States?

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Small Steps, Big Impact

7/31/2025

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JULY 2025
DID YOU KNOW?
 
​Did you know that landscaping is 
considered a form of disaster preparedness? Ecological landscaping is not only
great for the environment, it can also play a significant role
​in lessening the impact of natural hazards. 

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Making Space to Care

6/3/2025

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JUNE 2025
DID YOU KNOW?

Psychological First Aid and Spiritual First Aid are important tools
for your emergency preparedness plan. These can be practiced
by any individual, very much like CPR. With training and practice, you can be a pillar of support in the immediate aftermath of a traumatic event.

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Communities in Action

3/27/2025

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MARCH 2025
DID YOU KNOW?

An Emergency Operations Plan is more than just a checklist to have in case of an emergency. An operational plan is a living framework
​put into place to guide your congregation through the chaos of crisis.

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The Scope of Disaster Recovery

2/6/2025

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FEBRUARY 2025
DID YOU KNOW?

​​Understanding the full scope of recovery and the role
​of Long-Term Recovery is crucial to a good disaster preparedness plan.
​Disasters tend to unfold in predictable
 life cycles.

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 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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mailing address:
P.O. Box 1986, Indianapolis IN 46206
building address:
1099 N. Meridian, Ste 700, Indianapolis IN 46204
  • Home
  • About
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    • Board of Stewards
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  • Our Work
    • Domestic Disaster Response & Preparedness
    • Immigrant and Refugee Response
    • International Disaster Response
    • Sustainable Development
  • Stories
  • Resources
    • Special Offering >
      • Special Offering 2026
      • Special Offering Archive
    • Asset Mapping >
      • Asset Mapping - Mobile
    • Media & Print
    • Worship & Liturgy
    • Mission Moments
    • Logos
  • Get Involved
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  • Give
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