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Disaster Resistant Communities Group: Disaster Training Library

The Disaster Resistant Communities Group was established to provide a host of disaster planning and preparedness, response, recovery and mitigation services to local, regional, state and national agencies and departments as well as community and faith based organizations.

Center for Personal Protection and Safety Training Video: Ministry Security

Created specifically for churches, this easy-to-use video is an essential tool for anyone who wants to make church a safer place. This step-by-step training video offers real-life examples, expert advice and practical instructions you can use in your church today.

Webinar: Disaster Resistant Communities: Fire Safety for Rural Churches

This video is part of the Just In Time Disaster Training Library. The library contains the most comprehensive selection of disaster mitigation, preparedness, response and response videos.

NDIN Tip Sheet: Disaster Spiritual Care

This tip sheet can guide you as you help your congregants and the broader community during relief efforts and as they recover from the impact of a disaster. Pay attention to self-care as you care for others.

Download the FEMA Mobile App

Download the FEMA Mobile App to receive real-time weather alerts, learn emergency safety tips, and locate & connect with emergency shelters and disaster recovery centers in your area.

FEMA: Earthquake Preparedness Playbook

Planning and preparing can make a big difference in being safe and keeping your doors open after a disaster. This Prepare Your Organization for an Earthquake Playbook provides you, as a community leader or employer, with tools and resources to

NDIN Training Course: Emergency Rest Center

The NDIN Emergency Rest Center Course trains volunteers from houses of worship seeking to self-activate as Emergency Rest Centers (ERC).

DHS Manual: Engaging Faith-Based and Community Organizations

The guide provides a foundation for emergency managers to engage with faith-based and community organizations that can be partners in building a culture of preparedness and enhancing the security and resiliency of their communities.