Austin Disaster Relief Network

Austin Disaster Relief Network is comprised of 175+ churches in the Greater Austin area that will meet the emotional, physical, and spiritual needs of those affected by disaster. It's required to attend an ADRN orientation in order to become a badged volunteer when disaster strikes.

Did you know that Austin, Texas is one of the most disaster-prone cities in the United States? According to an April 2019 analysis conducted by Redfin, Austin is ranked 5th in a list of the 50 most hazardous U.S. metro areas, right behind Los Angeles, New York City and Washington D.C. We live in a town that tops the list of cities most frequented by fires, floods, tornadoes, earthquakes, and hurricanes. Since 2009, the greater Austin area has seen more large disasters than in the last 100 years combined.

THREE WAYS TO ENGAGE, TRAIN AND PREPARE THROUGH ADRN

1. Attend a Volunteer Open House

Join ADRN on the First Friday of Every Month at ADRN Headquarters to learn more about their mission, and where you can engage.

2. Become a Badged Volunteer

Step 1: Attend Volunteer Orientation

Step 2: Complete Volunteer Application

Step 3: Complete Background Check

3. Training Opportunities

PRELIMINARY ADVANCED TRAINING

• Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)
• Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM)
• Psychological First Aid (PFA)

PERSONAL PREPAREDNESS

• American Red Cross First Aid with CPR/AED
• Preparedness Peace Course

SPIRITUAL TRAININGS

• Conflict Resolution in Times of Disaster
• Psalms 91:1 (911)
• Prayer, Care, Share
• Way of the Master
• Walking in the Spirit in Times of Disaster
• Biblical Readiness

ADVANCED TRAININGS

• Chaplaincy Academy
• Disaster Relief Coordinator (DRC)
• Disaster Relief Shepherd (DRS)
• First Aid Safety Team (FAST)
• HAM Radio
• Call Center