Disaster Ministries

Hawai‘i Conference

Hawai'i Conference Disaster Coordinator: Danny Tengan
Danny Tengan, member at Hawai'i Kai UCC, agreed to serve as the Hawai'i Conference Disaster Coordinator in 2018. He will also act as a liaison for the Conference with the national UCC Disaster Ministries team. He retired in 2013 from State Civil Defense where he served as the Exercise Training Officer and the Hurricane Program Manager. He has been a disaster volunteer with the American Red Cross since 2001 and has previously served on the CINCPAC emergency response team, deploying to emergencies anywhere in the Pacific and was the Army Reserve Emergency Preparedness Liaison Officer to USARPAC. Currently he is a Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) lead instructor and is the Oahu Eastside CERT coordinator. Danny is eager to help our churches be both prepared and responsive in the wake of disasters. He is offering Disaster Preparedness/Awareness training for churches around the Conference.

 

If your church is interested in sponsoring a training in your church or association, please contact Lori Yamashiro in the HCUCC Office.

 Updates & Resources 

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  • January 20, 2020: Download AlohaSafe Alert App and Help Reduce Spread of COVID-19 
     

  • November 18, 2020: All counties are now on the same page with the mandatory wearing of face masks. Read a summary of the face mask order for O'ahu.
     

  • September 2020: Local foodbanks

    • Hawai‘i Island Foodbanks - September 

      • East Hawai‘i Foodbanks

      • West Hawai‘i Foodbanks​​

    • Kaua‘i Foodbanks

    • Maui County Foodbanks

    • O‘ahu Foodbanks

      • O‘ahu Free Food Distribution
         

  • September 2, 2020: Now Is Not the Time to Relax COVID Precautions! COVID-19 update
     

  • August 12, 2020: Assistance available during the COVID-19 pandemic
     

  • July 29, 2020: An update as COVID-19 Cases Continue to Rise 
     

  • July 22, 2020: Water—A Hurricane Season Essential
     

  • July 8, 2020: Physical Distancing
     

  • July 1, 2020: Soap or Hand Sanitizer? Which One Should I Use?
     

  • June 24, 2020: Different types of thermometers
     

  • June 3, 2020: COVID-19 Review  +  GO BAG Checklist
     

  • May 6, 2020: May is Mental Health Awareness Month
     

  • April 22, 2020: Aloha United Way 211 is Hawaii’s only comprehensive, statewide community information and referral service that’s free and confidential...
     

  • April 14, 2020: COVID-19 Update
     

  • April 2020: Learn how to avoid COVID SCAMS
     

  • February 2020: Facts on the novel coronavirus (What You Need to Know)
     

  • January 2020: Update from the State Department of Health on the coronavirus outbreak
     

  • August 2019: Danny reminds us that fire safety is just as important as hurricane preparedness—especially as warm, dry weather creates more favorable conditions for wildfires. Read his list of fire safety tips and be prepared if disaster strikes.
     

  • April 2019: Read Danny Tengan's report on the UCC Disaster Coordinators Conference in Puerto Rico that took place on April 2-3, 2019.
     

  • September 11, 2018: Danny Tengan, Hawai'i Conference Disaster Coordinator, has provided an update on Tropical Storm Olivia along with some emergency preparedness suggestions. Read the update HERE.
     

  • May 2018: We continue to closely monitor the eruptions and lava flows on Hawai'i Island and follow recovery efforts from the recent flooding on Kaua'i. Read pastoral letter addressing the Kilauea eruptions and an article in the UCC News by Eric Anderson. The Hawai'i Conference as well as the national United Church of Christ stand ready to assist as the needs of our churches and people in the affected areas are made known.
     
    We ask for your continued prayers and support for our brothers and sisters on Hawai'i Island and Kaua'i.
     
  • October 2017: The Conference Council voted to create the Hawai‘i Disaster Relief Fund to allow the Hawai‘i Conference to respond quickly and efficiently to both large and small natural and human caused disasters throughout the islands.
Hawai‘i Disaster Relief Fund

In October 2017 the Conference Council voted to create the Hawai‘i Disaster Relief Fund to allow the Hawai‘i Conference to respond quickly and efficiently to both large and small natural and human caused disasters throughout the islands.

 
Gifts to the Hawai‘i Disaster Relief Fund allow us to provide support for holistic recovery and to restore dignity for the most vulnerable who may have lost everything in the wake of catastrophic events. We continue to accept donations for those in need, and checks may be made payable to HCUCC with a notation, "Hawai'i Disaster Relief Fund." Donations may also be made online under “Hawai‘i Disaster Relief."
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UCC Disaster Ministries

UCC Disaster Ministries

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all over the world.

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 RESOURCES 
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Disaster Preparedness 

Churches can play active roles in disaster preparedness.

 

  • Disaster Preparedness Guide (2017)
     

  • Six Steps for Church Disaster Planning
     

  • Make a Family Disaster Kit
     

  • Guide to Disaster Ministry in Your Congregation
     

  • Help and Hope: Disaster Preparedness and Response Tools for Congregations

    • This book helps congregations prepare for and respond to disasters. Published by Church World Service, it draws together experiences from numerous contributors and includes theological discussion on disasters. Read a review on Page 5 of the December 2014 edition of The Friend.
       

  • FEMA Guide for Developing High-Quality Emergency Operations Plans for Houses of Worship

    • Recent developments have put a new emphasis on the process for developing EOPs. This guide is designed to be scalable for use by small to large-sized houses of worship in order to help navigate the planning process. 
       

  • Checklist For a Church Emergency Management Plan
     

  • United Church of Christ Local Church Disaster Preparedness and Response Planning Guidelines

  • UCC Emergency Procedures Manual for Local Churches
     

  • Active Shooter in a House of Worship
     

  • Hawaii Emergency Management Agency website (preparedness recommendations plus latest updates and shelter locations)
     

  • The American Red Cross has created several smartphone apps, including First Aid, Hurricane and Emergency. Download them on iTunes or Google Play.
     

  • Emergency Preparedness Handbook (available in several languages) from Hawaiian Electric Company, Inc.
     

  • Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT) training prepares communities to respond to various types of disasters. For available classes visit www.oahucert.net.


 

In a Time of Disaster 
  • ​The Disaster Lifecycle: Where Do Religious Leaders Fit In?

  • How to Use Your House of Worship in a Disaster

  • Disaster Spiritual Care

  • Immigrant Eligibility for Disaster Assistance

  • Children and Disaster

  • LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender) Needs & Disaster

  • Vulnerable Populations and Disaster

  • Coping with the Stress of Natural Disasters

  • Coping with Disasters: Tips for Adults

  • Helping Children Cope with Tragedy Related Anxiety

 
Disaster Recovery
  • "The Morning After a Disaster" PowerPoint

  • Domestic Disaster Response and Recovery

  • Rebuild and Repair

  • Long Term Recovery Guide

  • Volunteer Management

  • Disaster Emotional Care

  • National VOAD Disaster Spritual Care Guidelines

  • Guide to Disaster Ministry in Your Congregation

 

Other Helpful Websites (Faith-Based Organizations)
  • Catholic Charities USA

  • Church of the Brethren Disaster Ministries

  • Church World Service

  • Habitat for Humanity Disaster Response

  • Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Disaster Response

  • Mennonite Disaster Service

  • National Disaster Interfaiths Network

  • Salvation Army

  • Southern Baptist Convention Disaster Relief

  • United Church of Christ National Disaster Ministries

  • United Methodist Committee on Relief

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