Churches and Natural Disasters

With the recent events in Haiti it is easier for people to think about the effects of a natural disaster. Although the images and news story's can be viewed daily there can still be a separation of reality since the tragedy did not directly effect those who are viewing them. It is important for us to be prepared for a natural disaster both in our homes and at our local churches. 


FEMA has some really helpful information on disaster planning. You can find this information at http://www.fema.gov/areyouready/. The information covers the following natural disasters:

• Floods
• Tornadoes
• Hurricanes
• Thunderstorms and Lightning
• Winter Storms and Extreme Cold
• Extreme Heat
• Earthquakes
• Volcanoes
• Landslide and Debris Flow (Mudslide)
• Tsunamis
• Fires
• Wildfires

I also came across this picture on line today. It was submitted by Ryan Crim and depicts a tornado behind Huston's First Baptist Church. The picture was found on Huntsville Times.