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Recovery Funds Now Available to HOWs

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

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FEMA Webinar – March 11

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

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Preparedness Info from DHS

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

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On Violent Christian Extremism

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

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New Alert

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

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New DHS Report on Houses of Worship Security Self-Assessment Tool. 

The report and related information can be found here.

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Upcoming FEMA Webinar- Jan 26

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

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Pandemic Preparedness Toolkit update

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.

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Mitigating Security Attacks

New Report from DHS: Mitigating Attacks on Houses of Worship, Security Guide.

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The Power of Hello

From CISA, this guidance for houses of worship:. The Power of Hello for HOW.

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