PDA Resources for Mid Councils

This page contains resources related to the work of Presbyterian Disaster Assistance as a resource for Mid Councils

Initial Response
National Response Team Overview  
PDA Disaster Response Levels
PDA Services & Resources
How PDA Funds Are Used
Domestic Grants and Reporting Guidelines
Protocols for Requesting Church World Service (CWS) Disaster Kits & Blankets

General PDA Resources
PDA Acronyms & Abbreviations
Partners in Disaster Response
PDA Mission Statement
Writing Agreement-Permission Form

Emotional & Spiritual Care
ESC Overview
ESC Mission Statement
Emotional and Spiritual Care Offerings
Faith Leader Resilience Support
ESC Ministry of Presence Brochure
Little and Often - Self Care in the Moment
Annotated Bibliography of ESC Resources
On-Line ESC Resources

Hosting
Hosting Overview
Types of PDA Volunteer Hosting
PDA Hosting
Volunteer Hosting Overview (video)
PDA Work Trip Planning Guide

Human-Caused Disaster
Synopsis of HCD Response--Initial Deployment
HCD Resources

Long-Term Recovery 
Long Term Recovery Brochure
LTR Overview
CWS - Disaster Recovery Guide

Preparedness
Preparedness Overview
Disaster Preparedness Checklist for Mid Councils
Congregational Disaster Plan Template
Safety Resources
Disaster Preparedness Checklist for Families
Disaster Preparedness, Mitigation and Response

Hudson River Presbytery Disaster Preparedness

Volunteer Management
Volunteer Management Overview

Worship Resources
NRT Guide for Prayer
God with Us- Worship & CE after Disaster
A Service of Thanksgiving and Remembrance 
Hymns for Use in Times of Disaster
Litany from Psalm 28
Mighty Wind and Fire hymn
Prayer after a Storm
Sample Post-Disaster Worship Service
Worship References and Hymns