Places of Worship

Protecting Houses of Worship

CISA’s Protecting Houses of Worship Resources page offers guidance to help faith-based organizations strengthen the safety and security of their facilities. The page features tools, training, and best practices to support preparedness and emergency planning.

Developing Emergency Plans for Houses of Worship

The FBI’s Developing Emergency Plans for Houses of Worship guide helps faith communities create effective emergency operations plans. It includes frameworks, sample protocols, and best practices to enhance readiness, coordination, and response.

Houses of Worship Security Self-Assessment

The CISA Self-Assessment Guide helps organizations evaluate their security posture and identify areas for improvement. This resource provides practical steps and checklists to support risk assessment, enhance preparedness, and strengthen overall resilience.

Emergency Preparedness Planning

Insurance Board’s Emergency Preparedness page offers faith institutions access to planning resources, guidance, and tools to enhance resilience. The page includes emergency plans, loss-control manuals, evac­uation strategies, and best practices tailored for houses of worship.

Church Emergency Preparedness 

AlertFind’s Church Emergency Preparedness Resources page provides faith-based organizations with tools, insights, and best practices to strengthen readiness and response. The page highlights guidance on planning, first response protocols, recovery strategies, and effective communication to support safety and resilience for congregations.