Webinar: Protecting Places of Worship:
A Religious Observance Briefing on Safety and Security
March 22, 2022  | 2:00 - 3:15 p.m PT 

In support of the White House Office of Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Centers for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships are hosting a briefing for faith-based organizations to enhance the safety and security of their institutions and communities in preparation for religious observances. Federal resources will be shared on practical low-cost to no-cost actions to increase organizational and community readiness and on mental health supportive strategies. Presentations will be made by DHS and HHS.

DATE: March 22, 2022
TIME: 2:00- 3:15 p.m. PT

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While everyone is welcome to attend, this webinar will be most helpful for those responsible for ensuring the safety and security of places of worship and community spaces.

Please register to receive a recording. For questions or additional information, contact: partnerships@fema.dhs.gov. 

We hope that you join us on March 22nd!
The CISA Power of Hello guide promotes employee vigilance for our houses of worship stakeholders. Alert personnel can spot suspicious activity and report it. Keeping houses of worship facilities secure while sustaining the open and welcoming environment necessary for peaceful congregation requires a holistic approach to security. Learn more about the Power of Hello Resources | CISA.

Resources on Protecting Houses of Worship


The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is committed to supporting efforts to maintain safe and secure houses of worship and related facilities while sustaining an open and welcoming environment.

CISA aims to provide a first stop for guidance and resources that will inform FOB-HOW security-based decisions. Included below are numerous resources, including a Guide and Self-Assessment Tool, which provide building blocks for effective safety and security programs. The resources include assessment, training, planning, exercises, and other materials focused on a wide range of man-made threats (e.g., bombing, active shooter, vehicle ramming, etc.) that could be used against the FBO-HOW community. Obtain resources for Faith Based Organizations - Houses of Worship | CISA
Learn more on protecting Houses of Worship | CISA
The DHS Partnerships Center carries out the policies and program priorities of the White House Office of Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, DHS and FEMA for faith and community-based organizations related to all-hazards preparedness, emergency and disaster response and recovery, safety, security, and human trafficking. The DHS Partnerships Center offers a variety of resources to the public at fema.gov/faith.


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