Texas Episcopal Disaster Relief and Development (TEDRD) is a ministry of the Episcopal Diocese of Texas helping Episcopalians and their neighbors to prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergency situations.

TEDRD began in response to Hurricane Ike, which damaged thousands of homes along the Texas Coast. For over two years TEDRD worked to rebuild and restore homes in Galveston and La Porte, Tx. TEDRD organized 50,000 hours of volunteer work to rebuild more than 60 homes.

In 2012, TEDRD shifted focus to Bastrop County, Texas, where wildfires destroyed 35,000 acres of land and more than 1600 homes. 

Information regarding preparedness or response plans for any disaster should be directed to the Ven. Russ Oechsel, Diocesan Emergency Response Coordinator. He can be reached at 713.520.6444.

For resources to prepare your congregation and families, check out our blog, twitter, facebook, and preparedness page.