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06/25/2008

Diocesan Disaster Plan rates Honorable Mention

by B Lindsay

In September 2007, Episcopal Relief and Development announced a competition to select the best diocesan disaster plans. The top three diocesan plans would receive cash awards with funds to be used for disaster preparedness. Our diocesan and parish guidance plans were submitted for their review in March 2008. This week, Abigail Nelson, ERD's Senior Vice President for Programs, announced in a letter to this diocese that we had received a rating of Honorable Mention. The final results are:
 
First Place: Lutheran Episcopal Services in Mississippi
Second Place: The Episcopal Diocese of East Tennessee
Third Place: The Episcopal Diocese of Central Pennsylvania
Honorable Mentions: The Episcopal Diocese of West Texas and The Episcopal Diocese of Southwestern Virginia
 
Among the feedback comments for Southwestern Virginia's plan was: "The commendable 'can do' spirit evidenced in this plan brings stamina to the diocesan church family and shows earnestness in the detailed planning and structure of the diocesan level."

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