Tip Sheets

NDIN Tip Sheet: Active Shooter in a House of Worship

While shootings in houses of worship are rare, they can result in many fatalities and traumatize a community. As a religious leader, you should help your congregation be prepared for this type of crisis—and, if necessary, lead your community through

NDIN Tip Sheet: Disaster Backlash: Bias Crimes and Mitigation

There are many things you can do as a religious leader both to help promote tolerance and to work with affected populations. This tip sheet shows you how.

NDIN Tip Sheet: How to Use Your House of Worship in a Disaster

Your facility may be needed as a shelter, service center, or similar during or after a disaster. This tip sheet helps you adapt your facility in a way that is consistent with your capabilities, and aligns with your mission and

NDIN Tip Sheet: The Role of Faith Communities in Disaster

This tip sheet helps religious leaders determine and plan for their congregation's role during a disaster.

NDIN Tip Sheet: National Faith-Based Disaster Service Organizations

A list of most of the national organizations that every LTRO and religious leader should have.

NDIN Tip Sheet: The Disaster Lifecycle: Where Do Religious Leaders Fit In?

This checklist is designed to provide guidance as you develop your own disaster plans.

NDIN Tip Sheet: Disaster Basics for Faith Communities

This tip sheet presents the basic concepts and terms, as well as the structure of the disaster lifecycle.