Grants

Human Caused Disaster Resources​

​Initial Assistance Grant Application
​How PDA Funds Are Used

Natural Disaster Resources

Tornado Awareness, April 2021
​​​Severe Weather Preparedness, July 2019

General Resources

Medical Emergency Training, August 2019
Usher & Greeter Training, September 2019

Disaster Preparedness Planning and Resources

Family Disaster Preparedness Plan Workbook
Family Disaster Preparedness: Ways to Engage your Congregation in Family Disaster Preparedness​
​Disaster Planning Template (Word doc)
Disaster Planning Resources

​​"Synopsis of Response in Human-Caused Disaster" National Response Team
​Resources on Human Caused Disasters
​Who is My Neighbor: Multi-Generational Conversations on Faith & Gun Violence​

Church Security Resources

Dept. of Homeland Security Church Security Grant and Resources
​Mitigating Attacks on Houses of Worship Security Guide
Houses of Worship Security Self-Assessment
PDA Resource Guide for Human Caused Disasters
PDA Mid Council Quite Page

Church Safety and Security Training Resources (from March 22, 2025 training)

Church Safety and Security Training PowerPoint (PPT file)
​Resources on Human Caused Disasters
The Power of Hello Guide for Houses of Worship
De-Escalation Action Guide
Protecting Places of Worship 
Active Shooter Plan Template (Word doc)
How PDA Responds to Public Violence