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Before, during, and after an emergency, help disseminate information to people in your network. Go door-to-door, talk to people at your church, use social media. As community leaders, you are a trusted voice. Remember to sign up for ALERTJAX notifications so that you stay informed and have the most up-to-date information. If you have congregation members or neighbors who are elderly or have medical or mobility needs, help them sign up for the Special Medical Needs Registry.
Help Control Rumors
False information can be dangerous during an emergency. Help people in your networks understand what is and is not accurate. JaxReady is your trusted source of information during a disaster or emergency in the City of Jacksonville.
Link People and Resources
After an emergency, volunteers and donations tend to flow in. Help coordinate with volunteer organizations to ensure resources are getting to those who need them, because you know your community best.
Get Emergency Training
Consider additional training like active shooter preparedness, hand CPR, stop the bleed, or basic first aid. You can gain additional skills to respond to an emergency in your community.
Improve Your Organizations Emergency Preparedness With These Resources:
Neighborhood & Faith Organizations
Spread the WordBefore, during, and after an emergency, help disseminate information to people in your network. Go door-to-door, talk to people at your church, use social media. As community leaders, you are a trusted voice. Remember to sign up for ALERTJAX notifications so that you stay informed and have the most up-to-date information. If you have congregation members or neighbors who are elderly or have medical or mobility needs, help them sign up for the Special Medical Needs Registry.
Help Control Rumors
False information can be dangerous during an emergency. Help people in your networks understand what is and is not accurate. JaxReady is your trusted source of information during a disaster or emergency in the City of Jacksonville.
Link People and Resources
After an emergency, volunteers and donations tend to flow in. Help coordinate with volunteer organizations to ensure resources are getting to those who need them, because you know your community best.
Get Emergency Training
Consider additional training like active shooter preparedness, hand CPR, stop the bleed, or basic first aid. You can gain additional skills to respond to an emergency in your community.
Improve Your Organizations Emergency Preparedness With These Resources:
- Plan for emergencies that could happen in Jacksonville.
- Make emergency plans- make a plan to respond to emergency scenarios that could happen at your house of worship:
- FEMA's Guide for Developing High-Quality Emergency Operations Plans for Houses of Worship offers a broad overview of what to consider in your emergency operations plan.
- The JaxReady Business Continuity Template is another useful tool that will help you plan for emergencies and document your organizations emergency procedures.
- Improve your facility's security- Houses of worship and community organizations have been the targets of mass shootings and acts of terrorism across the country. Learn how to improve your organizations safety and security: