Developing Emergency Plans for Houses of Worship

Many houses of worship are developing and updating plans and procedures to ensure the safety and security of their congregations, staff, and facilities. This guide provides houses of worship with information regarding emergency operations planning for the spectrum of threats and hazards they may face. It discusses actions that may be taken before, during, and after an incident in order to reduce the impact on property and any loss of life and it encourages every house of worship to develop an emergency operations plan (EOP).