Stake Presidency
Emergency Response Procedures (Overview)


“Emergency Response Procedures (Overview),” Emergency Response (2020)

“Emergency Response Procedures (Overview),” Emergency Response

Emergency Response Procedures (Overview)

Area Seventies and Stake Presidents

Prior to a Disaster

Assemble Resources

  • During non-disaster times, develop relationships with civil authorities and local response agencies.

  • Identify and appoint member specialists (for example, emergency communications or disaster response).

Organize for Imminent Disasters

  • Assemble a committee to coordinate preparation and relief efforts for imminent disasters.

  • Review emergency plans, and counsel members.

Following a Disaster

Coordinate Response Efforts

  • Assess and report the status of both Church and community members.

  • Review needs and formulate response.

  • Set up an operations center.

  • Request needed funding and supplies.

Oversee Volunteer Activities

  • Receive and organize requests for assistance with cleanup or repairs.

  • Organize and orient teams of volunteers who will respond to requests.

Report

  • Provide regular status reports to area leaders and to the welfare and self-reliance manager.

  • Share Church response efforts with media, as appropriate.