Monthly Archives: February 2018
School Shootings
From the NCRCNY, Not Again! Lessons Learned from the FL School Shooting. From the Conversation: If You Want to Know How to Stop School Shootings Ask the Secret Service.
The Role of Faith Communities in Disaster
New Tip Sheet from the National Disaster Interfaiths Network: The Role of Faith Communities in Disaster.
Active Shooter Drills Not Enough
From USAtoday, this article about pros and cons of Active Shooter Training in FL.
List of Active Shooter Resources
From the Jewish Community Relations Council of NYC, this new list of Active Shooter Resources.
Disaster Preparedness
See the information sources posted on my other blog, RecoveryDiva.com
Helping with Houston Recovery
Nice example of faith-based groups at work: Amish and Mennonites Help with H. Harvey Rebuilding.
FEMA and HOWs
The Government Gets Into the Church-Rebuilding Business. A provision tucked into the budget bill requires FEMA to treat religious institutions like other nonprofits.
DHS Webinar – Feb. 13th
The webinar provides faith-based and non-profit leaders – as well as state, local, tribal, and territorial emergency managers – with an overview of FEMA’s Public Assistance Program and Policy Guidance changes; the Small Business Administration disaster assistance options for non-profits … Continue reading
