Violent attacks on houses of worship have created concern among faith leaders for the safety of their congregants. In response to those concerns, the Ohio Emergency Management Agency has released a free resource aimed at getting religious leaders and worshipers to discuss potential risks and responses to violence.
The “Houses of Worship: Targeted Disruption Table Top Exercise Toolkit” includes PowerPoint presentations, facilitator and participant manuals and other resource materials. Immediate free access to the toolkit is available after a brief registration form is completed. More information is available at www.ema.ohio.gov.
Another resource on this topic can be found on the federal Department of Homeland Security’s web page at https://www.dhs.gov/sites/default/files/publications/17_0531_NSI_SAR-Faith-Based-Events-Houses-Worship.pdf.