Leader Resources Stake and Ward Emergency Preparedness Stake and Ward Emergency Preparedness Introduction Step 1: Identify Likely Disasters Step 2: Gather Critical Information Step 3: Outline Assignments and Procedures Step 4: Identify Emergency Communication Methods Step 5: Encourage Member Preparation Ministering to Others Facing Challenges Ministering to Others Facing Challenges Introduction Be Compassionate Allow Others to Express Their Feelings Empathize and Normalize Responses Suggest Ways to Cope Offer Hope In Conclusion Additional Resources Emergency Communication Guides Emergency Communication Guides Introduction The Foundation of Emergency Communication What Is the Role of a Welfare and Self-Reliance Specialist? What Communication Equipment Is Available? What Are the Communication Methods? Additional Resources