Disaster Response & Resilience

Texas is the most disaster-prone state in the nation, ranking first in both number and variety of disasters. When disaster strikes, faith communities respond. From local congregations to global institutions, organizations grounded in all the major faith traditions participate in disaster response and recovery. Increasingly, they also engage in disaster preparedness activities, especially pertaining to making their own houses of worship and other facilities resilient. With the frequency and severity of extreme weather events expected to increase due to climate change, Texas faith communities have special interest in preventing and preparing for a range of threats.