DISASTER PREPAREDNESS

A Higher Purpose
Prepare your community before disaster strikes. Councils will engage their parish and community in disaster preparedness exercises by organizing trainings, fundraisers and various awareness activities.

Overview
Communities can be brought to a halt when disaster occurs – from large natural disasters to local crises. As community leaders, Knights of Columbus will ensure that their members, families and parish communities are prepared through a campaign that promotes planning and education. This program motivates councils to take a holistic approach to emergency situations by promoting readiness in times of crisis, assessing response capabilities, and learning how to properly respond well ahead of a disaster. Councils will also fundraise and teach (where able) in anticipation of larger efforts to assist brothers in need.

Where to start?

First, review the steps on Supreme Council Faith in Action - Disaster Preparedness. In particular, review the navigation buttons for Action Steps, Council preparation, response, etc. (see sample below)

The buttons above will appear on the Supreme Council's website. Clicking each button will reveal additional information particular to the topic highlighted by the button.

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