Goals of C.O.P.E. UNIT To share Christ and His Love by using the COPE unit to host block events for people displaced during a disaster. This unit intends to give displaced disaster victims a break from the stress they are enduring in the aftermath of a disaster. The unit will set up at shelters or churches. While the unit is operating, several different areas could be served during the 1-2 weeks of deployment.

C.O.P.E. Unit Advantages Low Risk/High Grace Provides a much needed break for the victims, especially the children, from the crisis at hand Gives us a platform to demonstrate Christ’s love in action and have the privilege to share the gospel

Mark 10:13-16 People were bringing little children to Jesus to have him touch them, but the disciples rebuked them. When Jesus saw this, he was indignant. He said to them, “Let the little children come to Me, and do not hinder them, for the Kingdom of God belongs to such as these. I tell you the truth, anyone who will not receive the Kingdom of God as a little child will never enter it.” And He took the children in His arms, put His hands on them and blessed them.

COPE Team Member Requirements Background Checks Completed Introduction to Disaster Relief Class Be familiar with equipment on COPE Unit Love children and Jesus Helpful to have completed Crisis Intervention Class in Disaster Relief training

COPE Team Makeup Total of 8-10 people One person for Bounce House One person for Popcorn Machine One or two people for Snow Cone Machine Two people for Slide One or two for Registration Two people for mingling in crowd

Security/Safety Issues Child Registration form ID Bracelets for children Pick up slip for parents to take if they are not staying with child/children. Slip will match with child’s ID bracelet when they return to pick up child/children Have a first aid kit at registration table Any injury must be reported on accident form

Equipment on COPE Unit Snow Cone Machine & Supplies Popcorn Machine & Supplies Bounce House Wet/Dry Slide Generator Portable Sound System Large Gas Grill Cleaning Supplies Tables & Chairs Garbage Cans Coolers

Ideas for Children’s Activities Puppet Shows Show movies at night Sidewalk chalk Cuddly toys to give children to help them feel secure Lawn games like Corn Hole or Ladder Golf would be good for older children and teens

Forms The Operations Manual, which is located on the trailer, has instructions on the use of each piece of equipment. Pre Trip Checklist Clean Up Checklist Packing Checklist Reporting Form Accident Form Child Registration Form