Disaster

Lutheran Congregational Services is the agency designated by Lutheran Disaster Response to oversee disaster preparedness and response for Lutherans in 24 counties of Eastern Pennsylvania.

Lutheran Disaster Response - Eastern Pennsylvania (LDR – EPA) works with individual congregations and clusters of congregations, the district president, bishop and other leaders, as well as other denominations, government agencies and community organizations to help prepare for and respond to natural or human caused disasters.

When a local disaster occurs, LDR – EPA partners with local and federal emergency management, the Red Cross, Salvation Army and faith-based organizations to assess the situation and respond.

Get Involved Today!  Contact Julia Menzo at 215-424-3741.

 

Lutheran Disaster Response’s role focuses on long-term recovery efforts such as:

  • Assisting families to make and follow a recovery plan
  • Linking people with resources
  • Attending to emotional and spiritual needs
  • Tearing out, repairing and rebuilding property