Disaster Readiness

Be prepared! The following “be prepared” information sheets address various safety and emergency response topics (in English and Spanish) that can help you be safe and better prepared when an event happens. If you have questions, need additional information, or have suggestions for future topics, please contact Erin Cordle, network coordinator, at 614-241-2540 or [email protected]. 

• Disaster readiness information - English 
• Disaster readiness information - Spanish

Local

• Office for Social Concerns, Catholic Diocese of Columbus
  For the latest information about disaster relief efforts at the local, state, national, and international levels call (614) 241-2540 or email [email protected].

State

• Ohio Voluntary Organization Active in Disaster (OH-VOAD)
• Ohio Community Service Council

National

• Catholic Charities USA - The Disaster Response Office of Catholic Charities USA coordinates the Catholic Church's response to disasters in the United States and grants relief funds to local Catholic Charities agencies.  Catholic Charities agencies provide critical services including emergency food, shelter, direct financial assistance, counseling, and recovery support.  For a direct link to their Disaster Response webpage, click here.

International

Catholic Relief Services - CRS is the official overseas relief and development agency of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops.  CRS responds to both natural disasters and complex emergencies around the world.  For a direct link to their Emergency Response webpage, click here.