Disaster Response

Disaster Resource Links

Disasters occur everywhere. They might be natural, such as a flood or earthquake; or, human caused, like an oil spill or train derailment spilling toxic materials in a community. Find out how you can help and ways you can prepare.

Signs, Symptoms and Resources for those Impacted by Disaster and Trauma

There is a typical pattern of reaction and behavior that is common to all people who have been through a crisis, disaster or traumatic incident.  Read more about recognizing these behaviors here. Also read in this document:

• Helpful Ways to Unload Stress
• Emotional First Aid
• Providing Support to a Child who has Experienced Trauma
• Putting Our Hands in God's Hands: A Prayer to Release Trauma Anxiety

Signs, Symptoms and Resources for Those Impacted by Disaster and Trauma

How to Help Children Cope with Disaster

A new downloadable booklet by FEMA and the Red Cross:  Helping Children Cope with Disaster

A resource from Mr. Rogers:  Helping Children with Scary News

Do's and Don'ts after Disaster

All compassionate people want to respond following a disaster. Read this instructive blog by UCC pastor Jennifer Mills-Knutsen to learn what kind of help is truly helpful.  

Help that's helpful: Dos and Don't after Disaster

Worship and prayer resources following natural disaster

Litanies, prayers, hymns and poems from the Presbyterian Mission Agency

More liturgies, sermons, prayers and more from textweek.com

Tips for effective use of the media...

In the event of a disaster or tragedy, ministers may be called upon to comment, make statements, offer hope, and occasionally speak on behalf of congregants. Media interviews can offer the opportunity for a healing experience and may help advocate for a cause. These tips can help prepare pastors, lay leaders, and congregants for the interview process.

"Tips for Effective Use of the Media".

A hands-on way to help: Assemble a Church World Service clean-up bucket

These supplies enable people to begin the overwhelming job of cleaning up after a flood, hurricane, tornado, or other disaster here in the United States.

Clean-up bucket assembly instructions

Protecting our church buildings from fire

While we all know that the church is not a building, the loss of a building due to fire is often devastating for a congregation. Here are some items for your church safety checklist.

Protecting our church buildings from fire

Do you need answers, help or more resources?

Contact the MACUCC Disaster Resource Team

 Disaster Resource Team blogs