Prepared in Haskell

Haskell, okla. – The All Nations Seventh-day Adventist Church's Adventist Community Services (ACS) hosted an Introduction to Disaster Preparedness seminar for attendees ages seven and up in Haskell, Okla. 

The May 2019 flood that caused disruption of transport between Coweta and Haskell and the surrounding areas prompted this urgency of understanding of what to do during a disaster.

The presentations were a community event for ACS personnel to discuss fires, floods, tornadoes, hurricanes and other disasters.

The All Nations ACS leader, Kim Syrus, wanted the town of Haskell to understand that we are there for them at all times. The class helped the members and the community to be prepared for a disaster and know what to do when that time comes. 

Leaders from other ACS and community centers presented at the program, including presenters from outside the Adventist church. 

The program was sponsored by Texas Adventist Community Services under the leadership of Marshall Gonzales and Julie Gonzales. 

ACS is involved in the four phases of disaster response: Preparation, Mitigation, Response, and Recovery to ensure volunteers are matched sufficiently with needs in a community.  

Disaster does not name the time or place; we have to be ready at all times!