Sometimes just being there is all people need, especially in the midst of crisis.
One chaplain, Bob Poff, said many have lost possessions and have damage to their homes and businesses. "We ask for prayer for them as they're going through this trauma in their lives," he said.
Lending a listening ear is an important part of a chaplain's job.
Chaplain Al New prays with a local resident. Rapid Response Team chaplains are trained to provide emotional and spiritual care to those affected by natural or man-made disasters, and to offer prayer to anyone who may want it.
