Downtown Columbus

Emergency Preparedness

There are two versions of the Template for Emergency Preparedness document available for download. One is a traditional Microsoft Word document, the other is an interactive PDF.

Although both versions contain identical information, the interactive PDF is in many ways easier to use. It is indexed similar to a website in that you can click on topics in the index and be taken quickly to the correct section, click on the “Home” button on the bottom of the page, and you’ll go back to the index.

How to use and disseminate the interactive PDF:

  1. Download the interactive pdf
  2. Fill out customizable areas for information pertinent to your situation. The customizable areas are shown as blue boxes.
  3. Save the PDF with the customizable parts filled in.
  4. Upload to Dropbox or some other document sharing site.
  5. Share Dropbox (or other) link with vestry, staff members, and any other pertinent people.
  6. Update PDF as needed and remind people to access the updated version.

Template for Emergency Preparedness

Template for Emergency Preparedness


Emergency Preparedness materials


Training

  • E-learning

    Recent national and international tragedies show us that the risk is real, an active shooter incident can happen in any place at any time.  Although most people think of churches as places of contemplation and prayer, churches have not been immune from such incidents.  Preparedness and awareness will help us keep everyone safe.

    A series of four video lessons on Active Shooter Training are available in our diocesan learning portal. Click here to get started. (Note: You will be required to create an account in the learning portal to access these videos.)

  • Live training

    House of Worship Security training is available through the Ohio Crime Prevention Association (OCPA). Visit www.ocpa-oh.org for more information and dates of training.


Planning Resources

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