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  For the ELCA, being prepared means different things for different types of disaster response.  While both ministries are committed to the long-term recovery of all disaster affected areas, the ELCA response to domestic disasters and international disasters can be very different.

During international disasters, the ELCA relies very heavily on its partnerships around the globe, providing financial aid to help trusted organizations best address the problems and minister to the people with which they are intimately familiar.

During domestic disasters, the ELCA takes a more hands-on approach, both administering financial aid and by being physically present through Lutheran Disaster Response staff and volunteers.  Domestic response also includes
an array of partnerships in a variety of forms.

For more information on how the ELCA responds to the disasters locally and around the world, please select from the options below:
Widespread Flooding in the Midwest - ELCA Disaster Alert reproducible bulletin insert
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U.S. Tornadoes - Spring 2008 - ELCA Disaster Alert reproducible bulletin insert
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Myanmar Cyclone and World Food Crisis - ELCA Disaster Alert reproducible bulletin insert
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International Disaster Alert: Bangladesh, Mexico, Zimbabwe - ELCA Disaster Alert reproducible bulletin insert
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Southern California wildfires - ELCA Disaster Alert reproducible bulletin insert 
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U.S. Summer Flooding - ELCA Disaster Alert reproducible bulletin insert 
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"A Season of Hope" - Reproducible bulletin insert
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"Middle East Crisis" - ELCA Disaster Alert reproducible bulletin insert
▪ English version (PDF or Word DOC)

Downloadable Disaster Response graphics available for use in your congregation.
Download Lutherans Respond: A progress report on the response to the 2005 hurricanes

Worship and other resources related to Hurricanes Katrina and Rita for use in your congregation and communities.

Go to www.imageevent.com/4ldr to see and use, with noted photo credit, Hurricane Katrina and Rita images. Contact ELCA Domestic Disaster Response communications if you have photos of Lutheran Disaster Response in action that you are willing to share with others.
The earthquake, measuring 9.0 on the Richter scale, struck under the sea in north Sumatra, Indonesia. It was the strongest earthquake in the world in 40 years. Explore resources related to the 2004 tsunami in Southeast Asia.

"Beyond Tsunami:  Lutherans Respond" - MOSAIC Television, a 30-minute VHS or DVD.
"What a Relief!" - Over Spring Break '06, nearly 1,100 college students participated in the first-ever Lutheran Disaster Response alternative spring break.  They lived and worked for a week in locations all along the Gulf Coast as part of the long-term recovery efforts from the 2005 hurricane season.

“Mama P” - A video related to the 2004 Tsunami in southern Asia.
ELCA Domestic Disaster Response and Lutheran Disaster Response are seeking new ways to expand ministry in your area.  Find out more about the application procedures (and download the application) related to disaster preparedness programming.