Hurricane Sandy Update - October 29, 2012 PDF Print E-mail

 

Time for Final Hurricane Preparations 
 
"God is our refuge and strength a very present help in trouble." Psalm 46:1 
 
As Hurricane Sandy approaches, Bishop Jerge and your Synod staff are praying for our congregations and leaders and for all who are in the path of this serious storm. God is with us in the midst of whatever occurs during and after the storm. 
 
Lutheran Disaster Response in Upstate New York provides the following suggestions: In preparation for the storm that may disrupt our communications systems and our power, take the time now, to 'touch-base' with your neighbors and local community and those in your congregation who may most need assistance. In times of crisis, these are the folks who will be most able to help us and who we will be most able to help.
  • Consider evacuation plans and routes with family and neighbors. Locate the Red Cross shelter closest to you if you have no other place to go. 
  • Collect local emergency and insurance contact numbers. 
  • With neighbors and your family members, talk about how you might respond together should your community be significantly impacted, especially how you might together collect donations for those in need. Make sure you have contact information for local food banks and other service providers. 
  • Discuss with church leadership ways your congregation might help - opening its doors to first responders or others who may need hospitality or shelter during or after the storm. Communicate the willingness to help to local emergency management. 
As you are able, please update us about conditions in your communities. 
 
Remember, "The Lord of hosts is with us; The God of Jacob is our refuge." We pray with confidence that there will be moments of peace and hope even in the midst of disaster, comforted by the knowledge that God is indeed a very present help in trouble. 
 
Grace and peace,
 
Gary Roller, Chair                                Patsy Glista, AIM 
LDR Leadership Team                       LDR Liaison - Upstate New York 
ldrunyteam@gmail.com                      (315)289-2686 (cell) 
                                                                 pglista@upstatenysynod.org
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