The cooperative effort provides for immediate disaster response, in both natural and technological disasters, and supports preparedness planning through synods, districts, and social ministry organizations. Lutherans maintain a network of trained consultants throughout the United States. Volunteers are frequently recruited, and their efforts are coordinated to provide a wide range of assistance as may be necessary. Emergency supplies or emergency funds may be provided.
Pastoral counseling is available through congregations, agencies, and institutions.
Facilities, expertise, and resources of Lutheran congregations, colleges, service agencies, homes for the aged, hospitals, camps, and so forth are frequently available.