Bringing Disaster Preparedness to the University of New Mexico

The Emergency Planning Officer at the Albuquerque Office of Emergency Management cuts the ribbon on the VM Cavalcade at the University of New Mexico.

The exuberant strains of El Mariachi Nuevo Mexico band and the drama of flamenco dancing signaled the opening of the Volunteer Minister Cavalcade at the University of New Mexico. Mr. Fred Hogan, Emergency Planning Officer at the Albuquerque Office of Emergency Management, cut the exhibit’s ribbon and invited students inside to learn basic skills that could save their lives in the event of a disaster.

“The Office of Emergency Management strives to build bridges and strengthen relationships between emergency managers and faith-based organizations, community leaders and stakeholders,” Hogan said. “These vital partnerships within our community allow the city of Albuquerque to maximize resources available to citizens after a major [disaster] event.”

Scientology Volunteer Ministers respond to disasters the world over and are known for their ability to help people recover from loss and trauma. Their organizational skills prove tremendously important for effectively dealing with the chaos of a major calamity.

“These vital partnerships within our community allow the city of Albuquerque to maximize resources available to citizens after a major [disaster] event.”

Inside the bright yellow VM pavilion, students and campus visitors toured the exhibit panels that described these and other tools for life developed by Scientology Founder L. Ron Hubbard. The 19 individual booklets with the solutions to 19 different life challenges were all available to the visitors. There was also an array of information on disaster preparedness provided by the Albuquerque Office of Emergency Management.

Churches of Scientology Disaster Response is the arm of the Scientology Volunteer Minister program that coordinates with emergency management agencies, activating VMs to assist with whatever is needed following a disaster. Volunteer Ministers the world over are always on call, and work as specialists in the unique spiritual technology they have been trained on to help anyone to recover from trauma or upset.

FACTS

SUMMARY OF 2017 DISASTERS
A record year of natural disasters mobilized thousands of Volunteer Ministers

10

hurricanes

back to back in a two-month period, four of them being category 4 or 5 intensity

$306

BILLION

at least, in damage in the U.S., making it the costliest U.S. year on record due to natural disasters

10,000

DEAD

from natural disasters worldwide

312,859

HOMELESS

worldwide due to natural disasters

239,984

INJURED

in natural disasters internationally

MAKE HELP POSSIBLE

Volunteer Ministers are on call across the globe and around the clock to respond to any and every disaster. Your contribution will fund volunteer travel as well as food, water, tents and medical supplies for disaster victims.