A Short Word on Response Roles

In response to disaster, each group has a role to play. Many times we will all participate, but some will take a larger role. Volunteer Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD) depends on this cooperation and division of labor. The Red Cross, Southern Baptists, and Church of Christ take the lead early in disasters in shelter and feeding ministries, with the Baptists also doing a lot of debris cleanup. The Adventists focus on collections, warehouses, and clothing. United Methodists focus on the Long-Term Recovery in supporting families through the long process of rebuilding.

As a side note, if you see a lot of Southern Baptists in new coverage and in early relief, remember in the state of Tennessee there are approximately 4 Southern Baptists for every United Methodist.