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CalEMA Resource List

CalEMA Resource List

The following resources are arranged by organization. To view the resources, click on the organization’s name.

Arizona Interfaith Service

Arizona Interfaith Service
Phoenix, AZ
www.aecunity.ne
Jan Olav Flaaten
Executive Director
602-468-3818
aec@aecunity.net
Resources
Emergency Preparedness Checklist [view]

Bayou Interfaith Shared Community Organizing

Bayou Interfaith Shared Community Organizing
Thibodeaux, LA
www.bisco-la.org
Sharon Gauthe
Executive Director
985-227-9042
mybisco@yahoo.com
Resources
Family Disaster Plan [view]

Bloomington Public Health Office, MN

Bloomington Public Health Office, MN
Bloomington, MN
www.ci.bloomington.mn.us
Lisa Brodsky
Emergency Preparedness Coordinator
952-563-4962
lbrodsky@ci.bloomington.mn.us
Resources
Faith Community Emergency Preparedness Toolkit [view]

Christian Contractors Association

Christian Contractors Association
Brooksville, FL
www.ccaministry.org
Scott Jager
President
352-799-7856
scottj@ccaministry.org
Resources
Can You Visit Your Home Before Hurricane To Perform Inspection [view]

ChurchDisasterHelp.Org

ChurchDisasterHelp.Org
Hattiesburg, MS
www.churchdisasterhelp.org
Jamie Aten
Project Director
601-266-6246
Jamie.Aten@usm.edu
Resources
Essentials of Church Disaster Preparedness and Response (PowerPoint) [view]
Pastors, Mental Health Professionals, Professors, Healthcare Professionals Shared Materials [view]
Training Materials concerning Mental Health [view]
Guides and Manuals concerning Mental Health [view]
Fact Sheets concerning Mental Health [view]
Disaster Relief Organizations, Research Centers – List of Websites [view]
Congregation Disaster Plan : A Guide To Help Congregations Prepare For Disaster [view]
How Faith Communities Can Respond In Crisis and Disasters [view]

Church of Scientology – Volunteer Ministers

Church of Scientology – Volunteer Ministers
Washington, DC
www.volunteerministers.org
Susan Taylor
National Director
800-435-7498
suetaylor1@juno.com
Resources
Interactive Training Courses [view]

Church of the Brethren

Church of the Brethren
Elgin, IL
www.brethren.org
Mark Hartwig
Director of Information Services
800-323-8039
mhartwig@brethren.org
Resources
Presentation of the Critical Response Childcare Team [view]
Devotional Handbook for Disaster Relief Volunteers [view]
Children’s Disaster Services Workshop, Volunteer and Response Forms [view]

Church World Service

Church World Service
New York, NY
www.communityarise.com
Bonnie Vollmering
Associate Director
Domestic Emergency Response
361-389-0391
bvollmering@churchworldservice.org
Resources
Online Courses for Basic Disaster Ministry and Disaster Case Management [view]
Online Course for Basic Disaster Ministry [view]
Online Course for Disaster Case Management [view]
Classroom Materials: Basic Disaster Ministry Course [view]
Classroom Materials: Long-Term Recovery Effort Course [view]
Classroom Materials: Managing Volunteers in Disaster Course [view]
Classroom Materials: Disaster Case Management Course [view]
Classroom Materials: Technology-Caused Disasters Course [view]
Classroom Materials: Emotional and Spiritual Care in Disasters Course [view]
Classroom Materials: Children, Youth, and Disaster [view]
Classroom Materials: Vulnerability to Disaster Course [view]
Emergency Action and Recovery Plan for Religious Organizations [view]
Companion Manual of the Community Arise Disaster Ministry Curriculum [view]
Guide to Disaster Ministry in your Congregation [view]

Coastal Crisis Chaplaincy

Coastal Crisis Chaplaincy
Charleston, SC
www.coastalcrisischaplain.org
Kimberly Strang
Office Manager
843-724-1212
administrator@coastalcrisischaplain.org
Resources
Pastoral Crisis Intervention Training Course [view]

Emergency Network of Los Angeles

Emergency Network of Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
www.enla.org
Brandie Welch
Chair, Board of Directors
213-739-6888
info@enla.org
Resources
Disaster Preparedness Manual for Worship Centers [view]

Episcopal Relief and Development

Episcopal Relief and Development
New York, NY
www.er-d.org
Mears Katie
Program Manager, U.S. Domestic Disaster Program
212-716-6095
kmears@er-d.org
Resources
Disaster Preparedness Plan [view]
Parish Disaster Preparation and Response Guidelines [view]
Parish Emergency Planning [view]
Disaster Relief Manual [view]

EDEN: Extension Disaster Education Network

EDEN: Extension Disaster Education Network
Purdue, IN
www.purdue.edu
Borron Abigail
AgComm Academic Advisor
765-494-8406
aborron@purdue.edu
Resources
Online Training Course: Pandemic Influenza Preparedness for Faith-Based Organizations [view]

Faith Communities in Action

Faith Communities in Action
Fairfax, VA
www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dsm/cil/emergency.htm
Sandy Chishom
Chair
703-324-5185
schish@fairfaxcounty.org
Resources
Spiritual Care for Community Chaplains Course [view]

Florida Interfaith Networking in Disaster

Florida Interfaith Networking in Disaster
Orlando, FL
www.findflorida.org
Jody Hill
Executive Director
352-754-6735
jodyhill@findflorida.org
Resources
Mitigation Best Practices [view]
How to create a Faith-Based Organization [view]
Florida Long Term Recovery Organizations Directory [view]
Florida Long Term Recovery Organizations Map [view]

Greater New Orleans Disaster Recovery Interfaith Partnership

Greater New Orleans Disaster Recovery Interfaith Partnership
New Orleans, LA
www.gnodrp.org
Paul Timmons
Executive Director
504-708-2880
paul@gnodrp.org
Resources
Disaster Recovery – FAQs [view]

International Orthodox Christian Charities

International Orthodox Christian Charities
Baltimore, MD
www.iocc.org
Michael Homsey
Chairman, Board of Directors
410-243-9820
relief@iocc.org
Resources
Program to Connect IOCC Program to All Congregations [view]
Emergency Kits (Overview) [view]
Assemble/Donate a School Kit [view]
Assemble a Health Kit to Help Victims of Disaster [view]
Assemble/Donate a Baby Kit [view]
Emergency Clean-up Bucket (Recovery Kit) [view]

Lutheran Disaster Response

Lutheran Disaster Response
Chicago, IL
www.ldr.org
Kevin Massey
Director, ELCA Domestic Disaster Response
773-380-2748
LutheranDisasterResponse@elca.org
Resources
Disaster Mailing List – Receive Regular Disaster Updates [view]
Preparing for Disaster : A Guide for Lutheran Congregations [view]
Pastors Prepared to Care Following a Human Disaster [view]

Lutheran Disaster Response of Ohio

Lutheran Disaster Response of Ohio
Caldwell, OH
www.ldrohio.org
Lou Ann Limbird
District Coordinator
800-901-2297
llimbird14@yahoo.com
Resources
Disaster Preparedness Checklist [view]

Lutheran Episcopal Services In Mississippi

Lutheran Episcopal Services In Mississippi
Jackson, MS
www.lesm.org
Sandra Braasch
Director of Disaster Preparedness & Response
601-622-7125
sbraasch@lesm.org
Resources
Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan [view]
Preparedness and Response [view]

Mennonite Disaster Service

Mennonite Disaster Service
Lititz, PA
mds.mennonite.net
Kevin King
Executive Coordiantor
717-859-2210
kking@mds.mennonite.net
Resources
Preparing for Disaster : A Guide for Mennonite Congregations [view]
Volunteer Information [view]
Early Response Team and Clean Up Information [view]

Mississippi Coast Interfaith Disaster Task Force

Mississippi Coast Interfaith Disaster Task Force
Biloxi, MS
www.msidtf.org
Roberta Avila
Executive Director
228-432-9310
ravila@msidtf.org
Resources
Mental Health Directory [view]
Hurricane Pre-Evacuation Report [view]
Hurricane Pre-Evacuation & Preparedness Checklist [view]
Disaster Box Checklist [view]

National Disaster Interfaiths Network

National Disaster Interfaiths Network
New York, NY
www.n-din.org
Peter Gudaitis
President
212-669-6100
pgudaitis@n-din.org
Resources
Chaplaincy – Training Curriculum [view]
Disaster Spiritual Care Training Courses [view]
Emergency Rest Center Training Course [view]
Strategies for Trauma Awareness and Resilience Program [view]

National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster

National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster
Arlington, VA
www.nvoad.org
Bob Leipold
Executive Director
703-778-5088
bob@nvoad.org
Resources
Emotional and Spiritual Care Committee [view]
A Guide for Spiritual Care in Times of Disaster [view]
Disaster Spiritual Care Points of Consensus [view]
NVOAD Committees [view]
Emotional and Spiritual Care : An Introduction on Basic Concepts [view]
Long-Term Recovery Manual [view]

New York Disaster Interfaith Services

New York Disaster Interfaith Services
New York, NY
www.nydis.org
Wenger Ruth
Executive Vice-President
212-669-6100
info@nydis.org
Resources
Disaster Basics – Tipsheet [view]
Role of Faith Communities with Disaster- Tipsheet [view]
Disaster Readiness – Tipsheet [view]
Evacuation Plan [view]
Faith Communities and Disaster Sheltering [view]
How to Use Your House of Worship in a Disaster [view]
Faith Communities and Disaster Volunteerism [view]
Faith Communities and Donation Management [view]
Continuity of Operation Planning : Ministry and Services Post-Disaster [view]
Disaster Spiritual Care [view]
Self-Care for Religious Leaders [view]
Faith Communities and Disaster Mental Health [view]
Trauma Resilience and Harm Reduction in the Community [view]
Disaster Backlash: Bias Crimes and Mitigation [view]
National Faith-Based Disaster Service Organizations [view]
Spiritual Care and Mental Health for Disaster Response and Recovery [view]
HOWCALM Overview [view]
HOWCALM for Emergency Managers [view]
HOWCALM for Faith Community Leaders [view]
HOWCALM for House of Worship Leaders [view]
Unmet Needs Roundtable Program Overview [view]
Unmet Needs Roundtable Program Profile [view]
Planning Overview [view]
Planning Program Profile [view]
Community Outreach and Training Overview [view]
Community Outreach and Training Program Profile [view]
Recovery Overview [view]
Disaster Recovery Program Profile [view]
Advocacy Overview [view]
Disaster Advocacy Program Profile [view]
e-communications with an ALERT function for Crisis Risk Communication [view]

North American Mission Board – Southern Baptist Disaster Relief

North American Mission Board – Southern Baptist Disaster Relief
Alpharetta, GA
www.namb.net
Kevin Ezell
President, CEO
770-410-6000
kezell@namb.net
Resources
Family Preparedness for Disaster Relief Manual [view]
Church Preparedness for Disaster Relief Manual [view]
Associational Preparedness for Disaster Relief Manual [view]
Pandemic Flu Preparedness Webpage [view]
Disaster Relief Updates and News [view]
Disaster Relief Chaplain Training Manual [view]

North Carolina Interfaith Disaster Response

North Carolina Interfaith Disaster Response
Ayden, NC
www.ncidr.org
Contact Info:
919-510-9193
www.ncidr.org/contact.htm
Resources
Interfaith Disaster Training & Preparedness Manual [view]

Presbyterian Church (USA) – National Health Ministries

Presbyterian Church (USA) – National Health Ministries
Louisville, KY
www.pcusa.org
Resources
Congregational Emergency Health Contact Form [view]

Presbyterian Church (USA) – Presbyterian Disaster Assistance

Presbyterian Church (USA) – Presbyterian Disaster Assistance
Louisville, KY
www.pcusa.org
John Robinson
Associate for National Response
540-539-3233
jrobinson@ctr.pcusa.org
Resources
Swineflu Guidance for Congregations [view]
Presbyterian Disaster Assistance – Application Form [view]
Presbyterian Disaster Assistance Principles of Partnerships for Work Teams [view]
Resource Library including Situation Reports on Disaster Matters [view]

San Diego Interfaith Disaster Council

San Diego Interfaith Disaster Council
San Diego, CA
www.sdinterfaithdisastercouncil.org
Jahzi McCree
Program Manager
619-252-7502
jmccree.idc@gmail.com
Resources
Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Response Guidebook [view]
Statement of Partnership for Faith-Based Organizations [view]
Geo-coded Directory of Faith-Based Organizations [view]

San Francisco Community Agencies Responding to Disaster

San Francisco Community Agencies Responding to Disaster
San Francisco, CA
www.sfcard.org/wp
Alessa Adamo
Executive Director
415-955-8946 x 230
alessa@sfcard.org
Resources
Congregation Emergency Plan Guide [view]

Secure Community Network

Secure Community Network
New York, NY
www.scnus.org
Contact Info:
212-284-6940
scandesk@scnus.org
Resources
H1N1 Flu : A Guide for Community and Faith Based Organizations [view]
Pandemic Flu – Community Leaders Toolkit [view]
Faith-Based and Community Organizations Pandemic Influenza Preparedness Checklist [view]
Secure Community Network’s Best Practice Archive [view]

Shasta County Public Health

Shasta County Public Health
Redding, CA
www.co.shasta.ca.us
Contact Info:
530-229-8400
hhsa@co.shasta.ca.us
Resources
Disaster Planning Faith-Based Organizations [view]

Southwestern Texas Synod

Southwestern Texas Synod
Seguin, TX
www.swtsynod.org
Ray Tiemann
Bishop
830-379-9900
rtiemann@swtsynod.org
Resources
Congregation Disaster Plan Form [view]

Terrebonne Readiness and Assistance Coalition

Terrebonne Readiness and Assistance Coalition
Houma, LA
www.trac4la.com/TRAC1.1/index.php
Peg Case
Director
985-851-2952
information@trac4LA.com
Resources
Children’s Hurricane Preparedness Manual [view]

The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod

The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
St Louis, MO
www.lcms.org
Contact Info:
314-996-1380
Resources
Congregation Preparedness and Volunteer Training Manual [view]

The Rabbinical Assembly

The Rabbinical Assembly
New York, NY
www.rabbinicalassembly.org
Julie Schonfeld
Executive Vice-President
212-280-6000
jschonfeld@rabbinicalassembly.org
Resources
Disaster Pastoral Care Resources [view]

The Salvation Army

The Salvation Army
West Nyack, NY
www.salvationarmy.org
Michael Orfitelli
Disaster Services Coordinator, Eastern HQ
845-620-7315
michael_orfitelli@use.salvationarmy.org
Resources
National Emergency Disaster Training Program [view]

The Southern Center for Communication, Health & Poverty

The Southern Center for Communication, Health & Poverty
Athens, GA
southerncenter.uga.edu
Terry Kaley
Project Manager
706-542-9360
tkaley@uga.edu
Resources
Videos: PanFlu Risk Communication with African American FBOs [view]
Additional African-American Pandemic Resources [view]

The United Church of Christ

The United Church of Christ
Cleveland, OH
www.ucc.org
Daniva Wilkes
Secretary / Administrative Team
216-736-2198
wilkesd@ucc.org
Resources
Local Church and Preparedness and Response Planning Guidelines [view]

Trust for America’s Health

Trust for America’s Health
Washington, DC
www.healthyamericans.org
202-223-9870
info@tfah.org
Resources
It’s Not Flu As Usual: What FBO/CBO Need to Know About Pandemic Flu [view]

United Methodist Committee On Relief

United Methodist Committee On Relief
New York, NY
http://new.gbgm-umc.org/umcor
Mary Gaudreau
Emergency Services Office, Consultant
212-870-3951
umcor@gbgm-umc.org
Resources
Basic Trauma Information for Congregations [view]
Where Are You On The Road To Recovery? Basic Information Concerning Recovery [view]
How Can I Expect My Child to React in Disaster? [view]
Should I Seek Professional Counseling for My Child or Teenager? [view]

U.S. Department of Health & Human Services – Centers for Disease Control (CDC)

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Washington, DC
www.cdc.gov
Contact Info:
800-232-4636
cdcinfo@cdc.gov
Resources
H1N1 Flu: A Guide for Community & Faith-Based Organizations [view]
FBO & CBO Pandemic Influenza Preparedness Checklist [view]

United Sikhs

United Sikhs
New York, NY
www.unitedsikhs.org
Singh Hansdeep
Legal Director
646-688-3525
unitedsikhs-usa@unitedsikhs.org
Resources
Hurricane Preparation Checklist [view]

Additional Resources

Books
Disaster Spiritual Care: Practical Clergy Responses to Community, Regional, and National Tragedy
by Stephen Roberts
[view]
In the Wake of Disaster: Religious Responses to Terrorism & Catastrophe
by Harold G. Koenig
[view]