These last two days have brought disaster preparedness to mind. Chalice Press has just published a book by Brandon Gilvin and Amy Gopp Vigne (royalties benefit Week of Compassion and CWS). An excerpt of advice from the book - DO: Check on your members, neighbors, and especially those who are elderly, disabled, or vulnerable in other ways. DON’T: Self-deploy as a volunteer, especially during the search and rescue phase. You will only get in the way or put yourself in danger. DON’T: Collect material donations without arranging an appropriate destination (local social service agency, etc.). DO: Know that money is the most flexible donation you can make. Week of Compassion has really low overhead and are efficient, effective ways to turn your generosity into assistance. DON’T: Organize material good distributions that might compromise an affected person’s eligibility for aid. (Let the sequence of delivery be your guide.) DO: Encourage leaders in your congregations to become involved in the formation of a long- term recovery committee and to put their skills to work.
Posted on: Tue, 29 Apr 2014 13:22:58 +0000