Disasters


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Is Our Disaster Relief Team Ready for Action?

Laura J. Brown
Make sure your work team is ready.
posted 10/22/2009

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Is Our Disaster Relief Team Ready for Action?
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Have you partnered with a relief organization or church in the affected area? This can save time and make the best use of your volunteers' time.

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Do you have a team leader to supervise the work once you reach your destination?

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Did you have your vehicle(s) fully inspected prior to your team's departure?

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Do you know where your team will sleep, eat, and shower upon arrival at its destination?

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Do you know that you will have access to adequate supplies when you reach your destination, or are you prepared to take your own?

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Do all team members have health insurance coverage?

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Did you consider purchasing supplemental accident and sickness insurance coverage for your team's trip?

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Did you confirm that church employees who are going on the trip have workers' compensation coverage?

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Are all team members trained and in good physical health?

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Did each team member sign a medical and liability release form?

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Do all team members have up-to-date tetanus shots?

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Do you know how to find the nearest emergency room where you will be working, in case someone gets sick or hurt?

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