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Preparing for Emergencies
Written Emergency Plans
Each stake and ward should have a brief, written emergency reponse plan setting forth procedures and containing contact information. These plans are prepared by stake and ward welfare committees. Based on these plans, welfare committees can assign quorum and auxiliary responsibilities for carrying out the plans. These assignments and any contact information should be periodically reviewed and updated.
Guidelines for Preparation of Ward and Stake Emergency Plans can be downloaded from this site.
Church members should act under the direction of civil authorities and public agencies in responding to emergencies. Emergency plans for Church units should be coordinated with those of the community. Community emergency plans are normally based on analysis of potential hazards and serve as a good foundation for planning by Church units. If there is more than one stake in a community, the regional welfare specialist may serve as a single Church contact in working with community governments.
Church leaders and members should consider the needs of neighbors and members of other faiths in all emergency response planning.
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