Event on March 16, 2011
Information you can use in case of disaster.
For Emergency Shelter: Contact your local Red Cross first. One near Presbytery Center: American Red Cross, 63 Park Street, Montclair, NJ 07042 (973) 746-1800.
Answers to Frequently Asked Questions – Mission and Work
Presbyterian Disaster Assistance receives numerous calls following a disaster from congregations and individuals expressing concern and a desire to help. The most frequently asked questions are listed below (must visit the website to read each category). While the responses are general in nature, they are applicable for most disaster situations. Please give us a call or e-mail us at 1-800-728-7228 x5839 to obtain answers to specific questions.
http://gamc.pcusa.org/ministries/pda/faq/-mission
Japan earthquake and tsunami
PDA is responding to needs from the 8.9 magnitude earthquake that struck Japan and the ensuing tsunamis across the Pacific rim. PC(USA) has mission partners in Japan. World Mission has received positive reports on the welfare of mission coworkers. Read updates on the World Mission Japan page.
PDA staff and National Response Team members are contacting potentially affected presbyteries to offer assistance. One Great Hour of Sharing funds have been sent to support an initial response through our ecumenical partner. We are meeting with a PC(USA) mission worker with experience in Asia to determine a response with our mission partners.
Read reports as they become available, and find resources on the Japan Earthquake and Tsunami index.
Denominational leaders have issued a Call to Prayer for those impacted by the earthquake and tsunami.
Frequently Asked Questions Categories:
What is Our Mission?
What is Our Statement of Values?
How Does PDA Work?
What is a disaster?
How can we respond financially?
How do we arrange for a volunteer to help in the response?
Can our congregation collect clothes, food, or supplies to send to the disaster area?
Are any Presbyterian mission personnel affected?
How do we make relief kits for disaster relief efforts?
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