Disaster Relief Ministry Guide After Natural Disasters

By Etta Bowen


Natural calamities are events that could not be stopped. There are times when it can cause harm to people's lives and properties. These natural calamities come in various forms. They can be heavy rains, earthquakes, storms, hurricane, tsunami, or landslide. While it might be inevitable for damages to occur, it would be great if it can be avoided.

To help out those people who are affected by these natural calamities, there are disaster relief ministry open these days for that purpose. They help out those who are suffering from the aftermath of the said natural calamities. It is through them that people affected from the said calamity can pick themselves up.

Through this organization, helping the community affected by the calamity will not be impossible. Everyone will be able to handle recovery without any problems. Even when lives are lost or when properties are severely damaged, as long as there are still people alive, it is important to be able to stay strong.

For the people who are planning to respond to the call of the affected, there are some tips that you have to take into account. These are the tips that you should follow if you want to make the most out of your efforts. Here are the tips that you should take into account if you want to respond to the affected.

First, know that monetary donations is far more helpful than any other option. Of course, it would still be great if you can receive donations in the form of water, food, clothes, and other similar necessities. However, there are times when these donations are not handled easily. Money, on the other hand, can be used on a lot of things.

You should be wary of those religious groups who take advantage of the said situation to recruit others to their faith. Instead of listening to these religious groups and allowing them to convert others, you should tap into them for more substantial help. You got to protect the community since you are the local clergy.

When you bring in outside volunteers, you have to be cautious. It is better to bring in skilled contractors despite being few in numbers instead of a great influx of untrained volunteers. The untrained volunteers will just tax the already run down community. These volunteers may do little to help the community.

Be responsible with your community, especially if you are a community leader. If you have resources you can possibly tap on, you should not hesitate to tap on it to help the community. If you got contacts with other local organization, do not hesitate to request them for help. You need all the help you can get.

Preaching about God's love, hope, and grace should be a given. You are still part of the local clergy. Moreover, this is the best way to make the affected people feel that God is still with them. You should not let them be spiritually isolated. Let them know that these trials are something that they can overcome if they hang on to their faith.




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