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Care Teams
Groups of two to five people who know each other and can work together on a service project for a six-month commitment comprise a Care Team. Teams partner with survivors following a disaster to walk with them through the recovery process. Team members offer emotional and spiritual support and connect survivors with resources. Associated Ministries is ready to train more Care Teams and have them available for activation when something bad happens here. Talk with friends in your social or religious groups about forming a Team. For more information, contact Gill Bahnsen, gillb@associatedministries.org or 253-383-3056, ext. 129. Emergency Preparedness for Congregations and MembersPersonal Emergency PreparednessThe AM Disaster Response program will come to your congregation’s Sunday School, Church, evening meetings, etc. and present information to help individual members be better-prepared for disasters. Organizational Emergency Preparedness Plan DevelopmentDoes your congregation have a current, practiced disaster response plan? If not, please contact me for information about the Emergency Planning Institute -- a three-session workshop that takes you through the process of developing (or revising) and practicing an emergency response plan. Applications must be received by September 11, 2009. Space is limited.
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The Swine Flu Season is HereFor the latest information, visit the Pierce County Emergency Management website. A silver lining to the dark cloud of the swine flu virus is that steps you take to prevent spreading the ailment also apply to plain vanilla sorts of colds and flu. The Centers for Disease Control created these checklists for you as an individual or family member. Please review them as appropriate for your situation. Faith-Based Organizations Checklist A Guide for Community and Faith-Based Organizations (PDF) Practices I personally have found helpful for minimizing catching colds in the first place include: making sure I get adequate rest, cutting sugar consumption to a minimal amount, drinking plenty of water, and in the past few months I’ve added the regular use of hand sanitizer at work and home. When I end up catching a cold anyway, I cut out sugar entirely, make sure I drink extra water and get extra rest. Get more information at this website: http://flu.gov/ |
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