To better prepare for the current public health threat facing congregations & faith-based nonprofits from COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus), NYDIS is offering this free 2.5 hour webinar on Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) writing. Only senior decision-makers tasked with writing an
During this time of extraordinary disruption and anxiety, NYDIS is hosting a free two-hour webinar that offers an overview of crisis spiritual care best practices – including, general crisis spiritual care principles and interventions, disaster mental health & caregiver self-care.
NYDIS invites you to their annual Crisis and Emergency Risk Communications (CERC) Training and Exercise for clergy, staff & volunteers from congregations & faith-based organizations - all training materials and breakfast and lunch are included. Register to learn best practices for
Images from NYDIS' "2019 Preparedness Summit for NYC Faith Leaders" at The Salvation Army Greater New York Division’s headquarters on 04/09.
This three-day training prepares faith leaders or institutional chaplains to volunteer as disaster chaplains in mass-care settings or to serve as disaster chaplains within their house of worship, religious community or professional institution. Each registrant must be endorsed for this
The guide provides a foundation for emergency managers to engage with faith-based and community organizations that can be partners in building a culture of preparedness and enhancing the security and resiliency of their communities.
The Emergency Planning Exercises web page offers free, downloadable table top exercises for the private sector to review, share and use.
The toolkit provides New York City specific guidance for emergency planning and includes a plan template and scenarios for communities to develop their own emergency plan.
Working with NYC Media and Next Millennium Productions, NYC Emergency Management has developed two Ready New York: What's Your Plan? videos that detail the importance of having an emergency plan. The short films have won recognition in the 35th annual
Launched in February 2003, Ready is a National public service campaign designed to educate and empower the American people to prepare for, respond to and mitigate emergencies, including natural and man-made disasters.