Be prepared! The following “be prepared” information sheets address various safety and emergency response topics (in English and Spanish) that can help you be safe and better prepared when an event happens. If you have questions, need additional information, or have suggestions for future topics, please contact Dcn. Dave Bezusko, Director for Catholic Charities, at 614-241-2540 or socmailbox@columbuscatholic.org.
Local
- Office for Social Concerns, Catholic Diocese of Columbus
For the latest information about disaster relief efforts at the local, state, national, and international levels call (614) 241-2540 or email socmailbox@columbuscatholic.org.
National
- Catholic Charities USA – The Disaster Response Office of Catholic Charities USA coordinates the Catholic Church’s response to disasters in the United States and grants relief funds to local Catholic Charities agencies. Catholic Charities agencies provide critical services including emergency food, shelter, direct financial assistance, counseling, and recovery support. For a direct link to their Disaster Response webpage, click here.
- Ready.gov
International
Catholic Relief Services – CRS is the official overseas relief and development agency of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. CRS responds to both natural disasters and complex emergencies around the world. For a direct link to their Emergency Response webpage, click here.