Commissions & Committees
Presbytery Disaster Assistance Team (PDAT)
The Presbyterian Disaster Assistance Team (PDAT) exists to support congregations across the Presbytery of Tampa Bay in times of crisis.
Chair: Rev. Susan Hill, Chair
Disaster Recovery Coordinator: Rev. John Scott
Our Disaster Response Coordinator has been working to establish a designated point of contact for each church throughout the Presbytery of Tampa Bay.
If your church has already submitted a contact and you need to update or change that information, click here to make any necessary changes.
These contacts help us quickly share important emergency and disaster-related communications with congregations across the Presbytery. Alerts may include severe weather updates, office closures, disaster response information, recovery updates, and other time-sensitive notices affecting our churches and ministries.
Please help us make sure we have the most current contact information for your congregation so we can stay connected when it matters most.
Documents
- 2025 All Hazards Emergency Operations Disaster Plan
- Oakhurst UMC, Seminole - Relief Host Program Information
- Appendix J. PDAT Incident Triage Form (English)
- Appendix J. PDAT Incident Triage Form (Spanish)
- Appendix J. PDAT Incident Triage Form (Korean)
- Appendix K. 2024 PDAT Financial Assistance Application (English)
- Appendix K. 2024 PDAT Financial Assistance Application (Spanish)
- Appendix K. 2024 PDAT Financial Assistance Application (Korean)
Whether facing hurricanes, flooding, or other emergencies, PDAT helps churches prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters—drawing on both local partnerships and national Presbyterian resources.
The team encourages connection and collaboration across the presbytery, fostering mutual care and equipping congregations to engage in recovery efforts within their communities.
PDAT is supported by a part-time Disaster Response Coordinator who works closely with long-term recovery groups, ecumenical partners, and local leaders throughout the region. This role enhances the presbytery’s ability to remain active in disaster response over time and ensures that congregational needs are met with thoughtful coordination and care. The ministry is sustained by the dedication of leaders across the presbytery and the generous support of congregations committed to walking alongside one another through seasons of challenge and renewal.
Members
| Class | Name | Church |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Les Totten | Hope, Winter Haven |
| 2026 | Marsha Rydberg | Palma Ceia, Tampa |
| 2027 | Lorraine Adams | LifeTree, Crystal River |
| 2027 | Tim Reinhold | St. Andrew, Tampa |
| 2027 | Reid Isenhart | Chaplain, BayCare |
| 2028 | Susan Hill (Chair) | Bloomingdale, Brandon |
| 2028 | Sally Campbell-Evans | Hyde Park United Methodist (Valid. Min.) |
| 2028 | Erik Friebolin | Seffner PC |
| 2028 | Bruce Hitt | FPC Lakeland |
| Kathy Broyard | FLAPDAN, Ex Officio | |
| Amanda Morrison | First Inverness | |
| Disaster Response Coordinator | John Scott | St. Andrew, Tampa |