Includes bibliographical references (pages 143-155) and index.
Psychological and spiritual consequences of disasters -- National, state, and local disaster planning and response -- Religion and coping with stress and disaster -- The faith community's role during disaster -- Faith-based organizations involved in disaster response -- Coordinating faith-based efforts at the local level -- Preparing faith communities for disaster -- Barriers and obstacles to integration -- Overcoming the barriers -- Final comments.
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Church work with disaster victims--United States. Disasters--Religious aspects. Disasters--Psychological aspects. Disaster relief--United States. Pastorale des victimes de catastrophes--États-Unis. Catastrophes--Aspect religieux. Catastrophes--Aspect psychologique. Secours aux victimes de catastrophes--États-Unis. RELIGION--Christianity--General. RELIGION--Christian Life--Social Issues. Church work with disaster victims. Disaster relief. Disasters--Psychological aspects. Disasters--Religious aspects.