Intentional preparation for disaster requires attention to many details: keeping insurance policies updated (personal and congregational), creating communication plans (personal and congregational, encouraging members to stock emergency supplies at home, keeping the congregation’s building and grounds maintained, and building community relationships.

Planning at the congregational level is more involved, but you can do it in bite-size chunks over time based on your chosen priorities. Maybe you'll want to start by planning how to handle various emergencies that might arise during a worship service or other event on your property. Maybe you'll want to make sure your facilities are safe and equipped to be a refuge in the event of a community disaster.

You can find more about planning for natural disaster preparedness for congregations in the Guide for Safe Congregations.