There are many resources to help congregations become safer. While congregations work through becoming safer and more secure, please also be aware that FEMA is now a part of the Department of Homeland Security. FEMA has some wonderful resources; however, 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.

• Church Mutual has made most of its resources open to the public so you do not have to be insured by them to reach these resources on their website:
  • Church Mutual Emerrgency Preparedness
  • Church Mutual Weather Risks
• 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 Guidebok (PDF) 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