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== 1. Explain the type of damage most likely to occur to homes and individuals for each of the following major types of disaster, and indicate for each in which parts of the world does it occur most frequently: == | == 1. Explain the type of damage most likely to occur to homes and individuals for each of the following major types of disaster, and indicate for each in which parts of the world does it occur most frequently: == | ||
| − | == a. Hurricane/Typhoon == | + | === a. Hurricane/Typhoon === |
| − | + | === b. Tornado === | |
| − | == b. Tornado == | + | === c. Floods === |
| − | + | === d. Earthquake === | |
| − | == c. Floods == | + | === e. Wildfire === |
| − | + | === f. Chemical spill === | |
| − | == d. Earthquake == | + | === g. Nuclear accident === |
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Contact ADRA at [http://www.adra.org] | Contact ADRA at [http://www.adra.org] | ||
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For the Pacific Union Conference contact Charlene Sargent, Director ADR PUC at the Pacific Union Conference 6005 Amber Oaks Avenue, Bakersfield California, 93306 | For the Pacific Union Conference contact Charlene Sargent, Director ADR PUC at the Pacific Union Conference 6005 Amber Oaks Avenue, Bakersfield California, 93306 | ||
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OR check with your local conference for the contact of your conference or union disaster coordinator. | OR check with your local conference for the contact of your conference or union disaster coordinator. | ||
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== 5. Describe at least one of these other major disaster response organizations and the kind of relationship that ADRA or ACS has with it: == | == 5. Describe at least one of these other major disaster response organizations and the kind of relationship that ADRA or ACS has with it: == | ||
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| − | == a. Red Cross == | + | === b. UNHCR === |
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== 6. Explain the role of government officials when a disaster occurs, identify the key government agency in your nation that manages emergency response, and describe the nature of the relationship that your ADRA or ACS country office has with this government agency. == | == 6. Explain the role of government officials when a disaster occurs, identify the key government agency in your nation that manages emergency response, and describe the nature of the relationship that your ADRA or ACS country office has with this government agency. == | ||
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Disaster Response Guide from the ADRA or ACS national office | Disaster Response Guide from the ADRA or ACS national office | ||
''Ministries of Compassion'', second edition by Monte Sahlin, AdventSource, Lincoln, Nebraska(1998) | ''Ministries of Compassion'', second edition by Monte Sahlin, AdventSource, Lincoln, Nebraska(1998) | ||
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Revision as of 02:59, 19 July 2006
1. Explain the type of damage most likely to occur to homes and individuals for each of the following major types of disaster, and indicate for each in which parts of the world does it occur most frequently:
a. Hurricane/Typhoon
b. Tornado
c. Floods
d. Earthquake
e. Wildfire
f. Chemical spill
g. Nuclear accident
2. Describe briefly the types of services provided to survivors of disasters in your nation by ADRA or Adventist Community Services (ACS).
ADRA provides services outside of North America in 120 nations around the globe. ACS provides services inside North America and Bermuda. There missions are often parellel in Disaster Response.
3. View a video report from ADRA or ACS concerning a recent disaster response project and discuss with your instructor, Pathfinder Club counselor, teacher or group the key roles that would be necessary in the disaster response team in order to accomplish the work described in the video.
4. Complete the official ADRA introductory training unit provided by your national ADRA office or ACS organization.
Contact ADRA at [1]
Contact ACS at [2]
For the Pacific Union Conference contact Charlene Sargent, Director ADR PUC at the Pacific Union Conference 6005 Amber Oaks Avenue, Bakersfield California, 93306
OR check with your local conference for the contact of your conference or union disaster coordinator.
Currently ACS has 5 general training modules and specific courses on Warehouse Management, Public Information, and interagency liason. The 5 general modules are currently being revised.
5. Describe at least one of these other major disaster response organizations and the kind of relationship that ADRA or ACS has with it:
a. Red Cross
b. UNHCR
c. Food banks
6. Explain the role of government officials when a disaster occurs, identify the key government agency in your nation that manages emergency response, and describe the nature of the relationship that your ADRA or ACS country office has with this government agency.
7. Find a Bible text that you might use to comfort and encourage an individual of your same age and gender who has just experienced the total loss of their home, and tell why you chose that text.
References
Disaster Response Guide from the ADRA or ACS national office Ministries of Compassion, second edition by Monte Sahlin, AdventSource, Lincoln, Nebraska(1998)
