Emergency Preparedness
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Emergencies can affect any parish, ministry, or community at any time.
From large-scale natural disasters to localized acts of human violence, these devastating events can devastate our communities and overwhelm our resources. Though we cannot plan for or prevent every possible outcome, we can take precautions that minimize the impact of a disaster on our parish and, in turn, serve the community in the midst of the trauma.
The goal has been set for 75% of parishes in the Episcopal Diocese of Texas to have a written emergency preparedness plan by the end of 2010.
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Parish Emergency Planning Guide
Parish Emergency Planning Guide
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Parish Emergency Planning is a workbook produced by Texas Episcopal Disaster Relief and Development to assist your church in the creation of an emergency plan.
This guide presents an easy-to-use, step-by-step format for creating an emergency plan for your parish, and includes suggestions and examples for your added benefit. It can be downloaded as by clicking the image or link to the left.
All parishes of the Episcopal Diocese of Texas are encouraged to create a written emergency plan as soon as possible.
The Parish Emergency Planning document was created in a PDF format. If your computer does not currently support the viewing of these documents, please download Adobe Reader, a free program.
For questions about the Parish Emergency Planning Guide, or for assistance in creating an emergency plan for your parish, contact our Diocesan Emergency Response Coordinators, The Ven. Russ Oechsel or The Rev. Gill Keyworth.
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Other Resources
Offices of Emergency Management
Every parish should be aware of the contact information and resources found at their local Office of Emergency management.
Helpful Links
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