Bonus: The 5 texts to send before, during and after a tropical storm or hurricane
About this guide
The Atlantic Hurricane Season usually starts at the beginning of June and lasts until the end of November. An article in the National Geographic informs that during the 2017 hurricane season, there was an all-time high of 28 storms which caused a record $200 billion in damages—up from the last record of $159 billion in 2005. It makes sense to be ready use this weekend.
Download some ideas of how your church can use texting and a cloud-based text messaging platform during hurricane season.
These templates are focused on helping you communicate effectively and don’t cover all the things you should do to prepare for the Hurricane Season. However, communication is sometimes overlooked. Below are some real examples of types of texts that were set during previous hurricanes for you to consider using. The information also organized (some in hindsight) into what you can do throughout the season to be even more prepared.
Disclaimer: Communication strategies and digital tools aren’t “magical” pills that solve all churches’ problems. We know there is a spiritual component and many other layers. This guide is specific to tweaking the way pastors and leaders communicate, with specific tips and examples to help you do more in less time.
About the author
Anne Heath
Anne is a stay at home Mom and also volunteers at her kids’ schools and her church in her spare time. Her hobbies include weightlifting, crafting, photography and coffee consumption! She found PastorsLine through a CCB-recommended webinar while volunteering to help the assimilations pastor and fell in love with it almost instantly. She started implementing PastorsLine to help their church grow and also get their existing members and new families more connected and plugged into the church.
