Who We Are

The Organization

The Austin Disaster Relief Network is a recently formed organization comprised of church, ministry and business leaders within the Christian community of Greater Austin.
 
VISION AND MISSION

Our vision is to Serve Christ by establishing a network that will meet the emotional, physical and spiritual needs of those affected by disaster.  We will accomplish this vision by building a communication infrastructure in Greater Austin that will enable and empower the body of Christ to organize, mobilize, connect, and respond quickly in the event of a disaster, great or small.

We believe we can be an asset to the body of Christ by organizing and mobilizing their resources so they can effectively and efficiently focus on the people affected by tragedy. By working together, we believe lives will be transformed in the name of Jesus Christ.

Core Values

  1. We are Christian. Everything we think, say or do is Christian and for the sake of Christ and the expanding of His Kingdom.
  2. We believe prayer and His presence working through us is vital in all we do.
  3. We believe that a combination of emotional, physical and spiritual assistance is required in the event of a disaster.
  4. We seek to dwell in unity for the sake of Christ (Psalms 133).
  5. We place a high value on every person we assist because we believe Christ died for them (Luke 10:25-37).
  6. We believe integrity, trust and building Christ-like relationships is a essential.
  7. We value transformation in the lives of people we serve.
  8. We value the spirit of excellence.

Goals

  • Build a communication infrastructure among local churches, ministries and businesses that will enable and empower them to sponsor and provide for the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of families affected by disaster.
  • Organize resources needed in times of disaster.
  • Collaborate with the City of Austin, Surrounding Counties, VOAD and all other disaster relief organizations.
  • To provide Emergency Shelter training to equip and prepare volunteers within each participating organization in our network.
  • To be prepared before the next disaster strikes.

STAFF

Daniel Geraci, Executive Director

ADRN Board

Mike Macari, Chair
Private Investor, Real Estate Broker

Daniel Geraci, President
ADRN Executive Director

Craig Foster, Treasurer
Former Finance Dell Executive
Job Seeker Network Director

ADVISORY BOARD

Dan Davis, Pastors in Covenant
David Smith, Austin Baptist Association
Pastor Anibal Ramirez, ALMA, Iglesia Cristiana Verbo
Barbara Bucklin, Luke 4:18 Ministries
Bob Sleet, ABBA
Benjamin Anyacho, Apostolic Bridge Builders

*2010 ADRN Training Conference Videos - click here
 
EVENTS
 
CASHP Shelter Refresher Course Training: If you were trained in previous years as a CASHP shelter manager, you are required to take the CASHP refresher course once a year before being deployed into a shelter.  Our local government has asked you to take this refresher course asap since we are in hurricane season. For more information, click here. 
 
Sept. 7th-9th - Evacuee Care Training (CISM) @ Austin Baptist Association (3811 Harmon Ave., Austin) from 6PM-10PM.  ADRN highly recommends this training for volunteers who are called to help people in times of crisis and/or called to the mission field. This training will equip participants to deal with the mental, emotional and spiritual issues most people encounter in times of disaster, including trauma, learning debriefing techniques and much more. The training will be presented by Melissa Slagle, a consultant and International Trainer, a Certified Traumatic-Stress Specialist (CTS), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), and a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT). All participants will receive an internationally recognized certificate of completion in Disaster Psychological 1st Aid and CISM/CISD (Critical Incident Stress Management/Critical Incident Stress Debriefing). This training is also recommended for teens 16 years of age and above and for the elderly. Training costs is $70. To register, please click here.
 
Sept. 10th-11th - Evacuee Care Train the Trainer Course (CISM Advanced) @ Austin Baptist Association (3811 Harmon Ave., Austin) from 6-10PM on Sept. 10th and 9AM-5PM on Sept. 11th.  The training will be presented by Melissa Slagle.  All participants need to take the standard 10hr Evacuee Care/CISM course at least 2 times before taking the Train the Trainer course.  In order to apply for this course, please email your name, contact information, ministry/professional background information and the CISM training dates you have attended to admin@adrntx.org.  Training costs is $90 (Saturday lunch included).
 
Sept. 14th - Biblical Readiness Training @ ADRN Offices (2301 W. Anderson Lane, Ste. 105) from 6PM-9PM.  The training will be presented by ADRN Founder, Daniel Geraci.  The training will cover what it means to be Biblically Ready, 7 key provisions the Lord has given every Born Again Christian and how to use these provisions to enable us to become spiritually strong in times of disaster.  This class is free but participants must pre-register.  To register, please click here.
 
Oct. 12th, 14th, 19th, 22nd & 23rd - ADRN CERT Training (Community Emergency Response Team) 6PM-10PM on all dates but Saturday, 10/23 from 9-3PM.  Training will be held at Hill Country Bible Church NW (12124 Ranch Rd 620 N, Austin - RM#2.112).  ADRN highly recommends this training, which educates volunteers about disaster preparedness for hazards that may impact their area and trains them in basic disaster response skills. These include Fire Safety, Disaster Preparedness, Disaster Medical Operations, Light Search & Rescue, Disaster Psychology, Terrorism and a Disaster Simulation. Using the training learned in the classroom and during exercises, CERT members can assist others in their neighborhood or workplace following an event when professional responders are not immediately available to help. This training is nationally recognized and supported by FEMA and the Office of Emergency Management/Department of Homeland Security.  Training costs is $40.  Participants must click here to register.
 

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