Here are suggestions of helpful resources:
- FEMA Guide for Developing High-Quality Emergency Operations Plans for Houses of Worship: www.fema.gov/node/guide-developing-high-quality-emergency-operations-plans-houses-worship.
- Michigan State Police – Emergency Operations Plan Suite of Resources: www.michigan.gov/msp/divisions/grantscommunityservices/school-safety/emergency-operations-plan-suite-of-resources
- Your local/county police/sheriff departments often provide Active Shooter or ALICE training, etc.
- Some sample manuals from other congregations (keeping in mind that each congregation is unique. This list will grow as we receive more samples): St. Luke, Haslett
- Lion Safety Consulting – a safety assessment/training firm started by a Lutheran educator: lionsafetyconsulting.com/