EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN - _ WARDBRANCH

							   EMERGENCY
    RESPONSE
      PLAN
                               SIOUX CITY IOWA STAKE

Stake President: _David Faldmo____________         Phone: _605-422-1725______




                      Prepared: __5/4/2006__________________ (Date)

                              Last Revision: 5/27/2010 (Date)
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PREPARING FOR EMERGENCIES:

The most likely emergencies to strike the Sioux City Stake are severe thunderstorms, tornadoes, flooding,
severe storms, terrorist attack, loss of power, and fuel shortage.

Members are first encouraged to take direction from civil authorities during any emergency.

Ward Welfare Committees will review and report annually to the high councilor assigned to the
ward/branch progress toward encouraging members to acquire a year’s supply of food, clothing, and fuel
and to prepare for the expected emergencies through:

    Sacrament meeting talks under the direction of the bishop.
    Melchizadek Priesthood quorum emphasis during lessons and home teaching.
    Relief Society lessons and Enrichment meetings and activities.
    Young Men emphasis during scouts, activities, and lessons
    Young Women emphasis during activities, lessons, and camp.
    Ward dry pack canning trips
   Group buys with the stake Preparedness specialist.

Annual Reports will be due in September each year and may vary in content. Areas include:
    14 day supply of water
    72 hour kits
    1 month of food
    6 months of food
    1 year of food

Ward welfare committees should also review, update, and report to the high councilor at least annually:

      The accuracy of the ward address list, phone list, cell phone list, and map of all member homes.
      Who has been assigned to assist each family who may not be able to care for themselves.
      Those in the ward with special skills or equipment who could be helpful in an emergency.
      The method of communication to be used in the ward and to the stake if telephones are out.
      The approach used to inform less active members of plans in the ward to respond to an emergency.

The Stake welfare committee will review annually:

      Ward plans based on reports from high councilors.
      Annual reports from the wards/branches.
      Methods for communication with the wards and with the chairman of the regional welfare
       committee through the regional communications specialist Brother Sorensen
       if telephones are not working.
      Methods for communication with the bishop’s storehouse 402-891-1577 if telephones are not
       working.
      The stake communications specialist is John Meyers 712-276-7635.
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      Resources in the stake to prevent and relieve emotional trauma.

RESPONDING TO EMERGENCIES:

After ensuring that family members are able to care for themselves, the Stake Welfare Committee and a
representative from each ward and branch are to convene at the chapel or alternatively the Stake
President’s home and should meet to:

      Determine an initial course of action based on direction from civil authoritites
      Collect assessments of the condition of the families in the Wards and Branches
      Make sure that key priesthood leaders are available to administer to the people
      Focus on physical arrangements that might be needed
      Set up a time and method for follow up communications
      Make contact with the regional representatives
      Make contact with the bishop’s storehouse

MEETING PLACE:

   The primary meeting place for the Welfare Committee will be the Stake Center:

Address:
_1201 W. Clifton Ave Sioux City     Stake President’s Office Phone: (712)255-9567____

Cell Phone _712-490-6250___________________ Foyer Phone : (712) 255-7985____________

       The alternate meeting place for the Welfare Committee will be the Stake President's home:

       Address: _906 Wynstone Dr. Jefferson, South Dakota___Phone: (605)422-1725____________

PRESIDING OFFICERS:

In the order shown below, will direct response efforts.

       Office                                Name                          Phone Number:

Stake President                     David Faldmo                         605-422-1725
1st Counselor                       Randolph Campbell                    605-565-2016
2nd Counselor                       Keith Longhurst                      712-943-5982
Executive Secretary                 John Meyers                          712-276-7635
Clerk                               Marvin Christensen                   712-252-0166
High Councilor                      Craig Arnett                         712-276-6913

Other Stake Representatives
High Councilor                      Roy Devor                            402-692-3206
High Councilor                      Kent Crandall                        712-258-4811
High Councilor                      David Reed                           712-546-7333
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High Councilor                      Robin Baker                          712-258-9393
High Councilor                      Alex Castillo                        712-274-9521
High Councilor                      Craig Arnett                         712-276-6913
High Councilor                      Robin Sturgeon                       712-827-4173
High Councilor                      Daniel Roberts                       402-439-5075
High Councilor                      Kent Radford                         712-841-4759
High Councilor                      Harold Widdison                      712-943-2973
High Councilor                      Matthew Fairholm                     605-624-4124
High Councilor                      Jeffrey Hayes                        712-225-4394


COMMUNICATIONS:

Under the direction of the Stake President (or presiding officer), The Stake executive secretary, with the
Stake clerks as backup, are assigned to coordinate communication thru the Bishops/leadership of the
Ward/Branch.

Bishops and Branch Presidents
Macy                                Malcolm Pappan                       402-846-5667
Norfolk                             Larry Balaski                        402-371-2550
Sioux City 1st                      Jeffrey Hemmingsen                   605-422-1850
Sioux City 2 nd                     Mark Walker                          712-276-8820
Spencer                             Jimmy Olsen                          712-362-9944
Storm Lake                          Robert Grant                         712-732-5927
Vermillion                          Mark Yockey                          605-624-6950
Yankton                             Jonathan Burrell                     605-665-2721


ALTERNATE FORMS OF COMMUNICATION:

If communications thru the telephones are not working:
       Priesthood brethren will be used as "runners" within the Ward/Branch by means of' cars,
Bicycles, by foot,or by other means as available in a particular situation.


MEMBERS OF THE STAKE WELFARE SERVICES COMMITTEE:

                                         STAKE PRESIDENCY

Position                    Name                         Phone
Stake President             David Faldmo                 605-422-1725
1st Counselor               Randolph Campbell            605-565-2016
2nd Counselor               Keith Longhurst              712-943-5982
Executive Secretary         John Meyers                  712-276-7635
Clerk                       Marvin Christensen           712-252-0166
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                          MELCHIZEDEK PRIESTHOOD LEADERSHIP
Bishop’s Welfare Representative Mark Walker            712-255-8820


                                 STAKE YOUNG MENS PRESIDENT

                            Name                    Phone
PRESIDENT             _David Reed______             712-546-7333_


                              STAKE RELIEF SOCIETY PRESIDENCY

                             Name                  Phone
PRESIDENT             Diane Holt______             402-375-3636
COUNSELOR             Tami Mulder______            605-624-2112
COUNSELOR             Janice Peters____            712-252-0086

Priority action in an emergency should be:

   1. Assist those who are injured or in danger.
   2. Account for families, assisting them to reunite as soon as possible.
   3. Inform the chairman of the regional welfare committee of conditions in the stake and request
      assistance as needed. If the chairman of the regional welfare committee is unavailable, contact
      should be made with the Area Presidency                       or Church Headquarters               .
   4. Arrange for shelter and other selected services-keeping people as close to their property as
      possible in the homes of relatives, friends, and neighbors before sending them to public shelters or
      establishing a shelter in the church meetinghouse.
   5. Assess damage to church property and take steps to protect it as necessary.
   6. Review damage to homes and determine ways neighbors can assist one another.
   7. If necessary establish a shelter using the following information as a guide. A church
      meetinghouse may be used as an emergency shelter with the approval from the Area Presidency
      as needed. Care should be taken to ensure appropriate control of the building by priesthood
      leaders.
           Chapel: General Information meetings
           Rooms by bishops’ offices: Family sleeping
           HalfGym: Recreation area
           Half Gym: Meal serving area
           Kitchen: Food Prep
           Primary rooms and nursery: Child care
           High Council room: Command Center and communications center
           Family History center: Information center
           Young Men/Young Women Rooms: Family sleeping area
           Font room: Infant care
           Relief Society room: First Aid Station
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SELECTED SERVICES
Communication Specialist     John Meyers               712-276-7635
First Aid Assistance         Cliff Wilkinson           605-356-3036
Food Preparation             Janice Peters             712-252-0086
Housing                      Donna Zobell              712-276-9224
Recreation                   Robin Sturgeon            712-827-4173
Sanitation                   Kent Crandall             712-258-4811
Child Supervision            Lorrie Uhl                712-274-1180
Information Center           Robin Baker               712-258-9393