Texas Interagency Interfaith Disaster Response
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8 January 2008 |
Happy New Year from Texas Interagency
Interfaith Disaster Response. We hope that 2008 finds
all of us making plans to mitigate potential disaster
or emergency situations, and that 2008 will be a year
in which we are all more resilient to the struggles
of life.
The faith community remains tasked with finding
ways to help those who are in great need or in
harm's way, and the more we continue our work together,
the better our chances of mitigating or lessening
those things that affect the way we live, that
affect our world, our neighborhoods, our faith
communities, and our individual lives. We have
learned nothing over the last couple of years of
storms and floods, tornadoes and hurricanes, wildfires
and even the recall of toys due to lead paint,
if we have not learned ways to cope and prepare
for issues that may confront us--and that working
together with one voice and one heart, we make
a more significant impact in preventing, responding
and recovering from difficult problems, emergencies,
and even disasters.
In August of 2007, TIDR was fortunate to mark the
second anniversary of Hurricane Katrina with a
ceremoney held at the Street-Jones Building. Marilyn
Martin, a graphic artist and consultatnt, made
a graphic recording of this event, and TIDR is
pleased to offer these prints for sale for $5.00
each. Each print is approximately 5.25"x5.5", in
color on a card stock paper. We are glad to mail
them to you at no additional charge, or you can
come by our office to pick them up; there are only
200 copies available. Your donation of $5.00 will
do towards helping TIDR grow disaster resilient
communities. (If you would like more information
about graphic recording, please contact Marilyn
Martin @ Marilyn@MarilynMartinConsulting.com.)
As we begin this new year, please be in touch with
TIDR. Let us know how we can assist you in your
disaster preparedness or business continuity planning.
If you would like more information about TIDR,
please do not hesitate to call or drop me an e-mail.
Blessings,
Amy
Amy BeVille Elder, M.Div
Executive Director, TIDR
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Global Warming by the Numbers
(from "e" environmental defense, 30 Aug. 2007)
#1 Rank of 2006 as hottest
year on record in the continental United States.
#1 Rank
of America as top global warming
polluter in the world.
20% Percent
increase of America's carbon dioxide
emissions from the burning of fossil fuels
since 1990.
15% Percent
increase of America's carbon dioxide
emissions forecasted by 2020 if we do not
cap pollution.
80% Percent decrease in U.S. global
warming pollution required by 2050 to prevent
the worst consequences of global warming.
78 Number
of days by which the US fire season has
increased over the past 20 years - tied closely
to increased temperatures and earlier snowmelt.
200 million Number
of people around the world who could be displaced by
more intense droughts, sea level rise and flooding
by 2080.
358 Number
of U.S. mayors (representing 55 million Americans) who have signed the
U.S. Mayors Climate Protection Agreement pledging
to meet or beat Kyoto goals in their communities.
0 Number
of federal
bills passed to cap America's global warming
pollution.
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Easter Seals Camp for Adults with Disabilities--VOLUNTEERS
NEEDED!
A place Where "You
Are Something Special"
Do you like having fun? Then you should attend the Easter
Seals Central Texas Camp for Adults with Disabilities!
The February camp is an overnight camp in Gonzales,
Texas, with a special theme of "Love Yourself, Love
Others." The camp gives people the chance to experience
new things and make new friends while giving families
and caregivers some respite support.
Attached below are two flyers related to the February
Camp, which runs from February 3-9. Easter Seals
needs volunteers to help with various events. For
more information, please visit the Easter Seals website
at www.centraltx.easterseals.com. Through that
website you can provide a name and contact information
for the Camp Coordinator, who can assing you in finding
a match for your skills and gifts. You can also contact Shireen Connor at 512-615-6842 or
sconnor@eastersealstx.com for more information.
Music is a welcome contribution-for an
evening meal, a song fest, and other activities. This
gift can be given in one visit and does not require
a multi-day commitment.
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Crisis Intervention Training for Leaders of Houses of
Worship
Recognizing, Understanding, Encountering and Assisting
a Person in Mental Health Crisis in a House of Worship
The Anti-Defamation League, Travis County Sheriff's
Office, and Building Bridges: Brick by Brick present FREE training
developed for clergy and lay leaders of all houses
of worship in Travis County. Crisis Intervention
Professionals will demonstrate how to effectively
identify and assist individuals in mental health
crisis, while keeping the rest of the congregation
protected in a safe and loving manner.
The training is on January
17, 2008, and is open only to clergy and lay leaders. Registration
is required by January 11. For more information,
please contact Captain
Mark Sawa at mark.sawa@co.travis.tx.us or 512-854-4806.
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