{"id":2946,"date":"2022-03-08T16:22:09","date_gmt":"2022-03-08T21:22:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/disaster\/?page_id=2946"},"modified":"2026-04-17T16:54:00","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T20:54:00","slug":"church","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/disaster\/preparation\/church\/","title":{"rendered":"Preparation Resources for Churches"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull mb-0 mt-0 has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-11c1ca01 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignwide is-light mb-0 mt-0 has-theme-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-501d97e682ad8350f97fe95d951cb8b7\" style=\"border-radius:20px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);min-height:522px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"380\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-681\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/disaster\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2019\/09\/IMG_5279.jpg\" style=\"object-position:50% 55%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"50% 55%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/disaster\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2019\/09\/IMG_5279.jpg 620w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/disaster\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2019\/09\/IMG_5279-150x92.jpg 150w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/disaster\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2019\/09\/IMG_5279-300x184.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-tertiary-background-color has-background-dim-60 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-cover-is-layout-da4f2bcd wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\"><style>@media only screen and (max-width: 600px) {.gb-6a20f4112120b{font-size: 44px!important;}}<\/style>\n<h1 class=\"gb-6a20f4112120b wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-theme-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c09555f6e1100964a16285e4a55ac169\" style=\"font-size:clamp(32.518px, 2.032rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 2.711), 58px);\"><strong>Preparation Resources for Churches<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-link-color wp-elements-2ff6498cfa757c619516e53af30976b1\">The following suggestions are based on the Connecting Neighbors course. We highly recommend churches register for the course. Visit our <a href=\"http:\/\/nccumc.org\/disaster\/training\">training page<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-theme-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-89bbc77b74cb769cc384787ae805937a\"><strong><em>Disclaimer: The information provided in this article is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice. Please contact your insurance company for more information.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-columns gpb-tangerine-section-image-text gpb-tangerine-feature-right gb-layout-columns-2 gb-2-col-equal has-theme-white-background-color gb-has-custom-text-color gb-columns-center alignfull\" style=\"padding-top:6em;padding-right:1em;padding-bottom:6em;padding-left:1em;color:#272c30\"><div class=\"gb-layout-column-wrap gb-block-layout-column-gap-3 gb-is-responsive-column\" style=\"max-width:1200px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-column gb-block-layout-column gb-is-vertically-aligned-center\"><div class=\"gb-block-layout-column-inner\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#1f1f1f;font-size:clamp(25.984px, 1.624rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 1.917), 44px);\">Congregational Records &amp; Contact Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\">Compile a list of contact information of the congregation and staff. Keep a physical copy with you in case you are unable to access information online or on church computer systems. Be sure to share the contact information with staff or leaders of the calling tree.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/disaster\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2022\/05\/Disaster-Information-Card.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download a contact card template<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\">Make sure to have copies of important documents, such as church records, archives, and church history, in case the documents are damaged in the storm. Consider purchasing waterproof file boxes to protect important information.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-column gb-block-layout-column gb-is-vertically-aligned-center\"><div class=\"gb-block-layout-column-inner\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full gpb-rounded-lg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/disaster\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2022\/05\/church.png\" alt=\"church following hurricane\" class=\"wp-image-3178\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/disaster\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2022\/05\/church.png 800w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/disaster\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2022\/05\/church-720x720.png 720w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/disaster\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2022\/05\/church-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/disaster\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2022\/05\/church-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/disaster\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2022\/05\/church-75x75.png 75w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/disaster\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2022\/05\/church-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/disaster\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2022\/05\/church-600x600.png 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-columns gpb-tangerine-section-two-column-text-and-buttons gpb-tangerine-two-column-text gb-layout-columns-2 gb-2-col-equal has-theme-light-gray-background-color gb-has-custom-text-color gb-columns-center alignfull\" style=\"padding-top:6em;padding-right:1em;padding-bottom:6em;padding-left:1em;color:#272c30\"><div class=\"gb-layout-column-wrap gb-block-layout-column-gap-3 gb-is-responsive-column\" style=\"max-width:1200px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-column gb-block-layout-column\"><div class=\"gb-block-layout-column-inner\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#1f1f1f;font-size:clamp(25.984px, 1.624rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 1.917), 44px);\">Communication Strategies &amp; Responsibilities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#1f1f1f\">Establish a communications plan for how the church will prepare and respond to a disaster. Make sure church staff members know their responsibilities for preparation and assessment. Create a calling tree to check on congregation members following a storm.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-column gb-block-layout-column gb-is-vertically-aligned-center\"><div class=\"gb-block-layout-column-inner\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#1f1f1f;font-size:clamp(25.984px, 1.624rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 1.917), 44px);\">Worship Cancellation \/ Closure &amp; Delays<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Does the church have an alternative worship site available? Once a decision is made about closures or delays, whose responsibility is it to communicate to local TV and radio stations? If social media will be used, who is responsible for posting announcements? Make plans for in-church and out-church ministry programs during and after a disaster.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-columns gpb-tangerine-section-numbered-list gpb-tangerine-list gb-layout-columns-2 gb-2-col-equal has-theme-white-background-color gb-has-custom-text-color gb-columns-center alignfull\" style=\"padding-top:6em;padding-right:1em;padding-bottom:6em;padding-left:1em;color:#272c30\"><div class=\"gb-layout-column-wrap gb-block-layout-column-gap-3 gb-is-responsive-column\" style=\"max-width:1200px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-column gb-block-layout-column\"><div class=\"gb-block-layout-column-inner\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#272c30;font-size:clamp(25.984px, 1.624rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 1.917), 44px);px\">Church Property<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:clamp(14.642px, 0.915rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.783), 22px);px\">Are evacuation plans in place and posted around the property? If people need to shelter in place, are those locations clearly identified? Who will help secure the church property? Who will assess the damage after a disaster? Report any damage to church property or parsonages to the District Superintendent and the <a href=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/disaster\/district-disaster-response-coordinators\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">District Disaster Response Coordinator<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Insurance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>What does the church\u2019s insurance cover? How soon do you need to file a claim? Talk with your insurance company to see what is covered, how to file storm damage claims properly, and what information will be needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Inventory<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Take an inventory of the church to document items and their conditions. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brotherhoodmutual.com\/resources\/safety-library\/risk-management-articles\/buildings-and-property\/personal-property\/complete-a-property-inventory\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Brotherhood Mutual Property<\/strong><\/a> is a great resource to find <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brotherhoodmutual.com\/resources\/safety-library\/risk-management-forms\/property-inventory\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">inventory lists<\/a>. Taking photos or videos of the condition of the church is also beneficial when filing insurance claims.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-column gb-block-layout-column\"><div class=\"gb-block-layout-column-inner\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full gpb-rounded-lg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/disaster\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2022\/05\/church-storm-damage.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3179\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/disaster\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2022\/05\/church-storm-damage.png 683w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/disaster\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2022\/05\/church-storm-damage-480x720.png 480w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/disaster\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2022\/05\/church-storm-damage-100x150.png 100w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/disaster\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2022\/05\/church-storm-damage-200x300.png 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignfull has-theme-light-gray-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-6dd02dd0 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:7rem;padding-bottom:7rem\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-theme-white-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-e988b1fe wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" id=\"latest\" style=\"border-radius:20px;padding-top:60px;padding-right:60px;padding-bottom:60px;padding-left:60px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-d3543a3b wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex 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Response Plan Template\u2192<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/disaster\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2023\/08\/What-to-Do-When-Disaster-Strikes.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">What to Do When Disaster Strikes (PDF)\u2192<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/disaster\/training\/#connectingneighbors\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Connecting Neighbors\u2192<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/nccdisasterplan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Conference Disaster Response Plan\u2192<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/Website_UMI\/Resources\/documents\/UMI-disaster-e-book-2018_FINAL.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Emergency Preparedness for Natural Disasters and Extreme Weather Handbook for Churches (United Methodist Insurance)\u2192<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/disaster\/preparation\/\">Preparation 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