Reminder Webinar June 13, 2017: Resources for Protecting Your Organization 2:00 P.M. EDT

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) sent this bulletin at 06/08/2017 11:59 AM EDT

DHS Center for Faith-Based & Neighborhood Partnerships

Protecting Your Organization - Resources, Partners, and Tips to Help Keep Your Office, House of Worship, or Community Center Safe

Tuesday, June 13th, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. EDT

Seeking information on how to prepare for a respond during man made incidents like active shooter? Please visit www.fema.gov/faith-resources for info

Hazards can be unpredictable and evolve quickly. In the midst of the chaos, anyone can play an integral role in mitigating the impacts of a man made hazard, including active shooter incidents. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) aims to enhance preparedness through a "whole community" approach by providing products, tools, and resources to help you prepare for and respond to an active shooter incident. The DHS Active Shooter Program will be one of the presenters featured on the June 13, 2017 webinar. You can access these resources and information to help you have a quality all-hazards plan at www.fema.gov/faith-resources. (Photo source: Prepareathon www.ready.gov/prepare)

Ready Rating Program: A Free Resource from the American Red Cross

Ready Rating is a program that helps businesses, schools, houses of worship and organizations become prepared for disasters and other emergencies. All in one place, Ready Rating members have access to one-of-a-kind tools, resources and information for evaluating and improving their ability to withstand disaster, maintain operations, and protect lives and property. Whether you are taking your first steps or have a fully-functioning emergency management program, the Ready Rating program can help you achieve a higher level of preparedness.

Get started by visiting www.readyrating.org

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DHS Active Shooter Photo - You can access these resources and more at www.fema.gov/faith-resources

Join the webinar Protecting Your Organization - Resources, Partners, and Tips to Help Keep Your Office, House of Worship, or Community Center Safe on Tuesday June 13, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. EDT

The Department of Homeland Security, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the Department of Justice, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, members of the National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disasters, and others offer numerous resources to assist faith-based and community organizations with their efforts to prepare for all types of hazards, whether natural or human-caused. This webinar will highlight federal resources and partners to help community and faith leaders improve the safety and security of their facilities. To register for the webinar and ensure you receive a recording of the webinar click here

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DHS Center for Faith-Based & Neighborhood Partnerships

For more information on the DHS Center please visit www.fema.gov/faith

The DHS Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships was created in 2006 by an executive order to help emergency managers effectively engage with faith and community-based groups. The DHS Center carries out the policies and program priorities of the White House Office of Faith-Based & Neighborhood Partnerships, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

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