Author Archives: recoverydiva

Prepare to Protect: Resources for Faith-Based and Community Leaders to Access FEMA Recovery and Mitigation Program

From Business Wire: Faith Strengthens Amidst Pandemic Pandemonium. https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210517005686/en/Faith-Strengthens-Amidst-Pandemic-Pandemonium .

FEMA: Churches now eligible for recovery fundsChurches [and other houses of worship] whose facilities have been damaged by natural disasters now are eligible to receive relief funds from the federal government, according to a Jan. 2 announcement from the Federal … Continue reading →

FEMA Webinar on March 11: Non-Profit Security Grant Program.

DHS has a Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships. Presently preparedness grants are available for faith based organizations. (March 2021) On March 11, the DHS Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships is hosting a webinar from 2 to 3:30 p.m. ET to … Continue reading →

From Politico: It’s Time to Talk About Violent Christian Extremism. “There’s a “strong authoritarian streak” that runs through parts of American evangelicalism, warns Elizabeth Neumann. What should be done about it?” It is interesting to note that Neumann was a … Continue reading →

From the DHS a new Terrorism Advisory Bulletin in effect until the end of April.

The report and related information can be found here.

Houses of Worship Continuity Planning. Tuesday, January 26, 2021 11:00:00 AM EST – 12:30:00 PM EST

From the NYC Disaster Interfaiths Services: PANDEMIC PREPAREDNESS TOOLKIT FOR NYC FAITH COMMUNITIES. Note this document is 111 pages. Update: Additional Pandemic Preparedness Toolkit materials.