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Chertoff, Johnson Lead New Task Force to Toughen Security in Religious Communities Former DHS Secretaries Michael Chertoff and Jeh Johnson will co-chair a new Community Safety and Security Task Force convened by ADL (the Anti-Defamation League), a leading anti-hate organization, … Continue reading →

Here is one example of efforts to ensure security at houses of worship from the Boston area CJP organization.

After High-Profile Attacks, Houses Of Worship Struggle With Security. It is understandable that houses of worship need to improve security but some aspects of this new concern are worrisome.

Protecting Soft Targets

From the Associated Press: A look at attacks on houses of worship over last decade.

FEMA’s Grant Programs Directorate in partnership with DHS’s Center for Faith and Opportunity Initiatives and FEMA’s Individual and Community Preparedness Division, on Thursday, March 21, 2019 from 2-3 p.m. ET. Learn about the Nonprofit Security Grant Program and how to … Continue reading →

In this story of the recent tornado in AL is mention of a church specifically constructed to be a shelter for a vulnerable community.  Definitely a model worth copying. See: Deadly AL Tornado Exposes Shortfalls of Community Safety Efforts.

Texas, who gets to use your money to rebuild after a natural disaster? Like many have learned after Harvey, FEMA regulations can be complex — including those for houses of worship seeking public grants to rebuild

Prepare and Respond faith-based group is ready for natural disasters

From the DHS National Protection and Programs Directorate, Office of Infrastructure Protection. Security of Soft Targets and Crowded Places–Resource Guide (20 pp)