National Preparedness Month
In support of September’s National Preparedness Month, the Department of Homeland Security dedicates national weeks of action, encouraging faith-based and community organizations to safeguard people and places through partnerships with local emergency managers and first responders. The 2023 weeks of action will include virtual workshops for the faith community and private sector.
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
(CISA) Active Shooter Preparedness provides an actionable framework to enhance security in places of worship in a manner that sustains an open and welcoming environment for the community to peaceably worship.
Sept. 27, 11AM-1PM EST
Register Here
For additional information on future Active Shooter Preparedness training events, contact ASWorkshop@cisa.dhs.gov
CISA Response to Suspicious Behaviors and Items introduces the faith-based community to recognizing and responding to suspicious behaviors and activities related to terrorist or criminal activities.
Sept. 27, 2-3PM EST
Register Here
For additional information on future Office for Bombing Prevention training events, contact obptraining@cisa.dhs.gov
If You See Something, Say Something
Get Involved on September 25th! To learn more, go to If You See Something, Say Something® Awareness Day on dhs.gov.
For questions or additional information, contact: partnerships@fema.dhs.gov.
For more information on available resources to protect places worship please visit:
- Protecting Houses of Worship | Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency CISA
- Protecting Places of Worship Forum (justice.gov)
- 5 Ways to Improve the Safety and Security of Your Place of Worship or Community Spaces | FEMA.gov
- Take these 4 Steps to Apply for a Nonprofit Security Grant | FEMA.gov
