Communities

Community organizations play important role in planning

When a pandemic flu occurs, it will disrupt our daily lives. Members of society who are not well equipped to deal with these changes will turn to trusted members of their community. Faith-based and charitable organizations will likely see an increase in utilization of their services while experiencing a shortage of volunteers. If volunteers are home sick or caring for sick family members, will your organization be able to meet the needs of those who depend on you? How will social distancing affect your organization?

Planning now can improve your organization’s ability to protect your community during emergencies in general. Take time now to understand how your organization could be affected; get informed and be prepared.

Material Available

An Emergency Management Be Prepared Kit for Ohioans with disabilities is now available. The kit was prepared by Ohio's DD Network Partners:

- Ohio State University Nisonger Center UCEDD.

- Ohio Developmental Disability Council.

- Universtiy of Cincinnati UCEDD.

- Ohio Legal Rights Service.

The kit contains three booklets allowing users to plan for emergencies at home or going to a shelter. The third booklet contains space to input important information.

Click here to download a copy.

Complete Planning Kit for Faith-based Organizations

The Extension Disaster Education Network (EDEN) has developed a complete planning kit for faith-based organizations. There are two sections of material, the first focuses on education. The second contains a pandemic plan template that can be tailored to your organization. ODH has registered for the materials and they are available below.

Click here if you would like to register your organization and obtain the materials directly from EDEN or view other educational materials.

Last Updated May 6, 2009

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