Unitarian Universalist congregations have found the following guides helpful in developing safety plans for active shooter and lockdown situations. Please note that several of these resources originate with various branches of the Federal Government. Sanctuary congregations should think through any trainings with governmental departments that currently work with ICE, particularly if the resource requires signing up for membership, such as an online workshop or DHS staff learning building-related information about Sanctuary congregations. While we've found all of these resources useful, the UUA does not endorse one particular entity over another.

• FEMA's Guide for Developing High-Quality Emergency Operations Plans for Houses of Worship (PDF) helps congregations plan for the spectrum of threats and hazards they may face.

• The Lutheran Disaster Response Congregational Disaster Preparedness Guidebook provides templates and an outline for developing a preparedness plan

• Assist your members in preparing at home with Red Cross: Prepare for Emergencies

• Hurricane Preparedness tips from the US Department of Homeland Security.

• Webinar: Before Disaster Strikes from the UUA's MidAmerica Region.

• UUA Disaster Response and Resources

• Resources from the UU Trauma Response Ministry

• Good Planning Blunts Impact of Natural Disasters

• With Wilder Weather, Check Your Insurance