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In 2008 NYDIS partnered with NDIN to develop one central online resource library for this nation’s disaster interfaiths. NYDIS posts all our resources to this common source.
In 2008 NYDIS partnered with NDIN to develop one central online resource library for this nation’s disaster interfaiths. NYDIS posts all our resources to this common source.
NDIN Tip Sheet: Faith Communities & Disaster Volunteerism
Volunteering is an important part of individual and community response to a disaster. It creates solidarity within and between communities as it taps the enormous reservoir of gifts and skills of individuals who desire to serve their neighbors near
NDIN Tip Sheet: Faith Communities & Donations Management
Financial and material donations are part of the fabric of disaster recovery—and a traditional function of faith communities and their houses of worship.
NDIN Tip Sheet: Faith Communities & Evacuation Planning
Large-scale evacuations can be ordered by New York City when a hurricane is approaching, or evacuations can happen in your own house ofworship due to fire or flooding. Being prepared for an evacuation can reduce stress and increase the likelihood
NDIN Tip Sheet: Faith Communities & Hot Weather Hazards
As a religious leader, you can help your congregation and community prepare for the hazards of a heat wave by providing information on how to cope with the heat, attending to the particular needs of vulnerable persons, and offering your
NDIN Tip Sheet: Faith Communities & Long-Term Recovery
A strong, well-organized Long-Term Recovery Organization (LTRO), working in partnership with faith communities, is essential for coordinating resources needed by survivors and supporting recovery for the whole community.
NDIN Tip Sheet: Faith Communities & Risk Communication
Understanding how to communicate in a crisis will help you avoid mistakes that can undermine your credibility or result in confusion or even death. The key is staying connected with reliable public messaging and relaying it effectively to those who
NDIN Tip Sheet: Faith Communities & the Disaster Distress Helpline
The Disaster Distress Helpline offers 24/7 year-round crisis counseling for individuals and families in emotional distress related to all hazards, natural or human-caused disaster via phone (1-800-985-5990) and SMS (text “TalkWithUs” to 66746).
NDIN Tip Sheet: Faith Communities & Trauma Resilience
Learn how you can help reduce actions and attitudes of backlash, revenge, victimhood, and other personal, social, and spiritual maladies before, during, and after disaster with this National Disaster Interfaiths Network (NDIN) tip sheet.
Federal Bureau of Investigation: Information on Hate Crimes
The FBI investigates hundreds of hate crime cases every year, and work to detect and prevent incidents through law enforcement training, public outreach, and partnerships with community groups.
FEMA: Emergency Management Institute Trainings
The primary audience for the Independent Study Program is national emergency response and recovery personnel of the United States, as well as emergency management personnel of FEMA, and US citizens.