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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.

New Tip Sheet from the National Disaster Interfaiths Network: The Role of Faith Communities in Disaster.

From USAtoday, this article about pros and cons of Active Shooter Training in FL.

From the Jewish Community Relations Council of NYC, this new list of Active Shooter Resources.

See the information sources posted on my other blog, RecoveryDiva.com  

Nice example of faith-based groups at work: Amish and Mennonites Help with H. Harvey Rebuilding.

The Government Gets Into the Church-Rebuilding Business. A provision tucked into the budget bill requires FEMA to treat religious institutions like other nonprofits.

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 →

Here is a dissenting point of view: Five Reasons FEMA Should Not Rebuild Churches.

From FEMA: FEMA today (1/218) announced that private nonprofit houses of worship are eligible for disaster assistance as community centers without regard to their secular or religious nature. These changes are effective for disasters declared on or after August 23, … Continue reading →