Emergency Response Resources

DISASTER EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM (DERT/MD)

The Disaster and Emergency Response Team of Maryland (DERT/MD) was formed in association with Episcopal Relief and Development to prepare and respond to disasters and emergencies–both natural and human. DERT members are committed to:

• providing liaison between organizations such as Episcopal Relief and Development, volunteers for the Maryland Defense Force, and governmental and non-governmental response agencies.
• working proactively to provide resources to anyone affected by any disaster.
• encouraging and providing training, certification and credentialing for disaster/emergency response.
• helping churches develop a disaster preparedness plan.
• providing chaplains for first-responders as well as others at-the-scene.

RESOURCES

• Visit the US Disaster Program page at the Episcopal Relief & Development website to learn about recovery programs and partnerships.
• Maryland Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) provides information about creating a Disaster Supply Kit, interactive maps and real-time data tools, and more.
• Maryland VOAD (Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster) is a coalition of diverse disaster relief agencies sharing information and resources.
• Information about mental health first aid is available from MHAMD (Mental Health Association of Maryland).
• Your Church-to-Go Kit
• WBAL Closing Announcement Instructions
• Disaster prep on a budget (tips from CouponChief.com)

CONTACTS

The Rev. Sue Oldfather
DERT/MD Chair
therev.sko@gmail.com

Ms. Katie Mears
Program Manager for Domestic Disaster Preparedness and Response
Episcopal Relief and Development
kmears@episcopalrelief.org