In order to assist parishes in preparing for hurricane season, and dealing with the aftermath should a storm hit our area, we are providing the following resources:

Being prepared prior to the storm:

Parish Disaster Preparation Guidelines These guidelines will assist in preparing your parish for a possible natural disaster.

Forms to Assist in Preparing for a Disaster This packet of forms will help you keep track of important items, records and contacts. It includes a Parish Inventory, an Equipment Inventory, Fire Detection/Alarm Checklist, Utility/Equipment Shut-offs, Insurance Information, Service Vendors, Emergency Contact Numbers, Emergency Response Team, Calling Tree, Disabled/Handicapped parishioners, Emergency Expense Records.

Hurricane Preparedness Questionnaire This form may be used to determine individual parishioner's needs.

Mitigating Compound Water Damage an article from the Church Pension Group.

For additional emergency information and services in planning for a disaster, visit:

The American Red Cross
The South Carolina Emergency Management Division
The Charleston County Government Online

Where to Get Help Following a Storm:

Handling Storm Damage Claims

The Church Pension Group provides a Property Loss Form (long form) as well as a Quick Report Form (shorter version).

Federal Emergency Management Agency provides information on getting help following a hurricane.

A Safety Packet for Volunteer Efforts after a Disaster

Preserving Water Damaged Materials