Disaster Relief Coordination Ministry

Mission Statement

To provide the Parish a capability to associate between Christ Our King Parishoners in need, and civic authorities and relief agencies before and after a disaster. Team members provide information and guidance to individuals and families, while keeping the Parish Office advised of each case progress.

Information

• 2006 South Carolina Emergency Management Information
  • 2006 Hurricane Guide
  • Evacuation Routes and Lane Reversals
  • Important Telephone Numbers
  • National Weather Service Radio Frequencies
  • SC Emergency Alert System Stations
  • Shelter List
• Finding People After the Disaster
• Disaster Resources for the Disabled
  • Disability Resource Center
  • General Information
  • Disability Resource Center Evacuation Questionairre
• Flow Chart
• Home Preparedness
  • Family Catholic Relief Check Off Sheet
  • Home Security Preparation
  • Car Folder
• Financial Preparedness
  • Family Finances
  • Insurance
• Small Business Preparedness
  • Business Catholic Check Off Sheet
  • Guide to Emergency Planning and Recovery
• Post Disaster Planning
  • 3-7 Days: Evacuation Plan
  • 7-30 Days: Damage Assessment and Coming Home
  • 30+ Days: Relocation
• Emergency Services Guide
• Disaster Relief Organizations
• Key Points of Contact

Patron Saint - Genevieve

Genevieve was born a shepherder around 422 near Paris, France. At the age of seven, she was one in a crowd gathered around the visiting Saint Germanus of Auxerre. He singled her out and asked Genevieve of she wished to serve God only. She asked that he bless her, and he propesized her future sanctity. At 15, Genevieve repeated her vows and took the veil.

In 451 she was in Paris and prophesized the invasion of the Huns led by Attila II. Genevieve trusted God completely, and her bravery rallied the Parisians together in fast and prayer.

One night in 486, while Paris was being blockaded and enduring a serious food shortage, Genevieve slipped past enemy lines and went village to village imploring help and gathering food. She returned to Paris successfully, with boatloads of precious corn.

By tradition she is credited with the conversion to Christianity of Clovis I, the king of the Franks, and his entire nation.

The life of St. Genevieve was one of constant prayer and works of charity. Many miracles in favor of Paris have been attributed to her intercession. Genevieve is the patron saint of Paris, of disasters, of drought and excessive rain.