With the changes to our climate causing more severe weather events and temperature swings, congregations need to prepare for natural disasters likely in their region.

FEMA (Ready.gov, created by the Federal Emergency Management Agency) provides information on preparation on many different kinds of emergencies beyond those covered in FEMA’s Guide for Developing High-Quality Emergency Operations Plans for Houses of Worship (PDF).

These resources can help you plan for risks in your particular area:

• Flooding Preparedness
• Drought Preparedness
  • EPA Drinking Water Preparedness
  • EPA Protect your water after a natural disaster or emergency
• Hurricane Preparedness
• Earthquake Preparedness
• Tornado Preparedness
• Wildfire Preparedness
  • EPA: Create a Clean Room to Protect Indoor Air Quality During a Wildfire
• Extreme Heat Preparedness
• Power Outages Preparedness