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Lutheran Disaster Response of Tennessee |
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LDR/TN started on September 11,2000 (a very sad day one year later!)with a consultation by LDR and LSA representatives with LST and Episcopalian leaders. LST agreed to serve as the statewide liaison for LDR and proceeded to organize a working committee. The committee met regularly through the fall of 2001 and identified disaster-preparedness as its primary initial emphasis. To this end, a disaster-preparedness guideline was developed for congregational use. You can receive a download copy of this guideline if you represent a TN Lutheran or Episcopalian parish by using the "Request Form" on this site and identify your congregation by name and location, or you may download it directly from the main page of this site. | |
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Use the link above to reach Episcopal Relief: |
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LDR/TN is keeping an active network of communications and cooperation open with LDR, Lutheran and Episcopal churches, and other agencies such as TN VOAD ("Volunteer Organizations Active in Disaster"),the American Red Cross, and the Salvation Army. In the event of a disaster (natural, technological, or otherwise) these networks will hopefully pull together as "known" partners to help the communities effected and in need. A "crisis intervention team" for SE states was formed and trained as a registered ICISF "Hotline Team"; the "Lutheran Support Team," but it has ceased to be active. LDR/TN has been an active contributor to recoveries from 11-10-02 tornadoes in the Plateau region, May 2003 flooding in SE TN, May 2003 tornadoes in W TN, Oct. 2004 flooding from Hurricane Ivan in Rhea County, TN, and 2005-2006 Hurricane Katrina evacuee issues in TN. |
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CISM Team Members at 12-09-02 Training Event
(left to right: Loftis, Sims, Tribble, Thornton, Bernard, Freitag) |
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International Critical Incident Stress Foundation |
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ICISF is a non-profit, open membership foundation dedicated to the prevention and mitigation of disabling stress through the provision of various training events and services. A special group of resources has been placed on their web site to help teachers, parents, and others deal with children following 9-11-01. Click below to go to the ICISF web site: |
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ICISF |
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American Red Cross Natl. Web Site | Many chapters of the ARC, including Chattanooga/Hamilton County, now have emergency backpacks available for $33 each. They include a first aid kit, flashlight with batteries, poncho, mylar blanket, work gloves, medical gloves, dust masks, a personal hygiene kit, whistle, and 6 pouches USOG approved foil packed water. LDR/TN recommends that every family provision each vehicle with one backpack for emergencies/disasters. | | ARC |
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VOAD Natl. Web Site | | | VOAD |
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| Regional Partnership |
The only regional level of collaboration and cooperation in the national LDR network is LDR of the South (began as Region 9 of the ELCA, then expanded to include TX-LA-VI-Puerto Rico and all LCMS judicatories therein). Perhaps because this region has a high incidence of natural disasters, the coordinators of all LDR units regularly meet and work in partnership to provide response and relief. To learn more about the region, please use the link provided here to reach its home page. To link to the other regional LDRs that have web sites, click on the appropriate line below. |
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LDR of the South |
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Jean & Dale Peercy at Robstown, TX HQ | |
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Other Southern social ministry organizations have links and information on the LDR network and may be accessed below. Lutheran Family Services of Virginia is especially noted with disaster preparedness materials for individual families and congregations. | |
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Special Link to ALL THINGS NEW MINISTRY |
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ALL THINGS NEW MINISTRY seeks to assist churches and communities in the development of on-going disaster ministry and to provide written materials to disaster victims. Please use the link below to access the web site and learn more: |
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All Things New Ministry |
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Special Link to LDR/NY Family Preparedness Resources |
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"Make a kit. Make a plan. Be informed." Link to special resources provided by LDR/NY below: |
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LDR/NY("Be Prepared") |
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| Special Link to Church World Service |
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Church World Service is a partner of LDR and its Region 9 ELCA units. To link to the CWS site and browse its "Disaster Response and Recovery" resources, click below. |
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Church World Service |
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Special Resource: TECHNOLOGICAL DISASTERS |
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Sponsored by Church World Service, special resources are available to faith-based communities facing "the silent disaster." Contact Joann Hale for more information at JHale123@aol.com |
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| Special Resource: Child/Trauma Coloring Book Project |
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The University of North Carolina, under the direction of Dr. Thomas Haizlip and Dr. Billie F. Corder, has produced a special resource to help children cope with disasters. The coloring books are free, uncopyrighted, and readily available for use at the web site link below. |
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UNC Child/Trauma Coloring Book |
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