Redemption Hill's Emergency Management Team supports the ministry of the church by helping prepare for and respond to medical emergencies, severe weather, evacuations, and other unexpected situations. Our volunteers help recognize developing problems, coordinate a calm response, and bring in professional emergency services when they are needed.
We also support readiness by maintaining emergency resources, reviewing safety practices, and providing training when it is helpful. Our goal is to protect people, strengthen readiness, and support the ministry of Redemption Hill Church as we seek to glorify God.
Dial 911 first.
If there is an emergency, call 911 before trying to reach the church team.
What We Do
The Emergency Management Team is a volunteer ministry that helps the church prepare for emergencies and coordinate an initial response when something happens. The team does not replace 911 dispatch, Lawrence–Douglas County Fire Medical, law enforcement, or other professional emergency services.
Medical incidents
Help identify medical emergencies, offer basic assistance within a volunteer's own training and willingness, bring available emergency equipment, and help coordinate with responding EMS
Evacuation and incident coordination
Help communicate directions, guide people away from hazards, keep responder access clear, and support an orderly response.
Severe weather
Monitor developing conditions when appropriate and help coordinate protective actions such as shelter-in-place.
Preparedness
Maintain emergency resources, review procedures and safety practices, recommend improvements, and provide or facilitate training when appropriate.
What To Do In An Emergency
Dial 911 first. Staff and volunteers may give direction in the moment; follow their instructions when it is safe to do so.
Every emergency is different, but our response will be one of these four.
CHURCH ADDRESS
802 W 22nd Terrace, Lawrence, KS 66046
Weather
Shelter-in-Place
Possible during tornado or severe weather events, or specific hazardous situations.
Proceed calmly and quickly downstairs to the overflow room, without regard for personal belongings.
Stay indoors and away from windows.
Cover your head and neck if needed to protect from debris.
Fire
Evacuation
Most often during fire alarms, fire, or utility emergencies.
Move calmly toward the nearest safe exit, without regard for belongings.
When possible, do not exit through hot doors. If heat or smoke blocks an exit, use another exit and stay below the smoke.
Gather at the expected meeting point described in posters throughout the building, or otherwise upwind at least 75 feet away.
Please do not leave using your vehicle, since this will block arriving first responders from reaching the scene.
Wait for staff to give the all-clear before re-entering.
Medical
Medical Situation
Any medical need during a service or event.
Call 911, then notify a member of the Emergency Management or Security Team.
Please respect the privacy of everyone involved.
An AED is in the upper coat closet.
Non-emergency medical supplies are in the kitchen first aid cabinet.
Safety Threat
Lockdown
Possible during an intruder event or other specific situations.
When notified by staff, or if you identify a physical safety threat, lock nearby doors and barricade yourself inside.
Close and lock doors and windows, and close curtains. Silence electronics and turn off lights.
If you have useful information, text 911 unless you can safely call.
If you are caught in an unsafe position, follow FBI Active Assailant Run-Hide-Fight guidance.
Emergency Action Plan, July 2026 · Questions: security@rhlawrence.org
If You See Something, Say Something
Most problems start small, and the person who notices first is usually not on a team — it is someone sitting nearby. If something looks wrong, tell us. You are never a bother for asking.
You do not need to be certain, and you do not need to know what should be done about it. Telling someone is enough.
Who to tell
If someone could be hurt, call 911 first, then tell a member of the Emergency Management or Security Team.
On a Sunday morning, find a member of the Emergency Management or Security Team, or any staff member.
If it can wait, email security@rhlawrence.org.
Worth mentioning
Someone who seems unwell, confused, or in distress.
A blocked or propped exit, or anything in the way of emergency access.
A spill, a damaged fixture, or another hazard.
Concerning weather patterns.
Anything that simply seems out of place.
Our Team
Everyone below is a volunteer or staff member who helps support emergency readiness at Redemption Hill. You may see many of us serving on Sunday mornings, and you are welcome to ask any of us a question.