Author Archives: recoverydiva

New FEMA Document (33pp.) Engaging Faith-Based and Community Organizations. June 2018.

From the JCRCNY,      

From the National Fire Protection Association, this free NFPA 3000™ Readiness Assessment for Active Shooter/Hostile Event Preparedness. The NFPA sets the standards for many aspects of fire and emergency management for localities.  While there is a charge for many of … Continue reading →

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.