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Louisiana State Council Knights of Columbus
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Emergency Management & Relief
State Emergency Management & Relief Coordinator: Bill McCrossen 1223 Clearwater Drive Mandeville LA 70471 (H) or (C)
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June - November Hurricane season is upon us once again!
Did you know the Supreme Council has a Disaster Preparedness Plan? A plan with steps for your councils to prepare your community before disaster strikes Did you know the State Council has a Disaster & Relief Plan of Action? A plan for those who want to assist! A plan for those who need assistance!
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Fraternal Year 28 Councils & 1 Assembly responded to disasters in New Orleans East, Southeast Texas, & Southwest Louisiana! Knights & their families donated their Time, Talents & Resources! Relief efforts included: Time & money to help those in need Cooking for & feeding those in need as well as first-responders Gutting & cleaning homes and businesses Donations were received by the Supreme Council as well as the Louisiana State Council
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Who do you contact? There will be a contact person in each Diocese
This contact person will be able to help you with the relief efforts: Getting you the assistance you may need Coordinating the relief efforts in the area
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Contact Information New Orleans Bill McCrossen (770) Baton Rouge Tommy Ruemker (225) Lafayette John Fruge (337) Lake Charles Troy Rizzuto (337)
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Contact Information, contd. Houma Frank Chase (985) Alexandria Kenneth Taffi (318) Shreveport J.C. Broome (318)
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Disaster Preparedness
This program motivates councils to take a holistic approach by promoting readiness in times of crisis, assessing response capabilities and learning how to properly respond well ahead of a disaster. You can find the Preparedness program information in the Faith in Action booklet under the Community section.
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Disaster Relief Request Form
Please access this form if you or someone you know is in need of assistance! Find it on the State website: Louisianakc.org/Programs Emergency Management & Relief Submit form to: Bill McCrossen (770)
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Monetary Donations? Checks should be made payable to the Louisiana State Council Send all monetary donations to: Vernon Ducote, State Secretary 3030 Congress Boulevard #103 Baton Rouge LA 70808
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Vivat Jesus!
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