The Church Emergency Handbook: All-Hazards Emergency Management for Houses of Worship

Floods, fires, vandalism, cyber attacks, medical emergencies and active shooters--Churches in America face a variety of threats and dangers. This handbook will assist concerned clergy and church members in recognizing, mitigating, preparing for, responding to, and recovering from these and other disasters they may experience. Drawing from law enforcement and emergency management experience, as well as information from experts in the field, the author takes the reader through the basics of emergency management and planning and applies those principles to likely hazards and emergencies. This manual applies sound emergency management practices to the needs of all houses of worship of every size and faith. New 2nd Edition provides guidance on how churches can continue their vital ministry during the coronavirus pandemic.