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As groundbreaking leaders in personal security and risk management for travelers, we stand ready to equip and serve as you are called to the ends of the Earth.
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ARE YOU PREPARED?
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TIPS & ADVICE

SHALL WE PLAY A GAME?
The season for church harvest parties, cantatas, pageants, and extra services is here! For most churches, that means a full house with unrecognizable faces during potential inclement weather. Every time a service comes together, there are safety concerns: Health issues, mental health problems, accidents, child safety, relationship conflicts, custody issues, fire/flooding/weather issues, etc.
Now is the time to evaluate, organize, and prepare.
So, I’ll ask the following questions – not to depress you, but to bring situations to mind and make you think about planning.
Here are ten to get you started:
1. Do we have an emergency response plan that addresses weather, medical, fire, and mechanical failures?
2. Do we have an emergency response plan that can help prepare us for a violent event and other victimization incidents?
3. Has our team been trained to deal with conflict without using physical force or weapons?
4. Have we conducted an assessment to identify what areas of our ministry are most vulnerable?
5. Have we formed, trained, and equipped a safety team to handle emergencies that would include: evacuations, lockdowns, lockouts, first aid, and communication?
6. Does our team maintain certification training in CPR, basic First Aid, and AED?
7. Do we regularly conduct drills and exercises to practice what we intend to do during and after a crisis?
8. Have we implemented security monitoring equipment (i.e. cameras, alarms, intercoms, etc.) to help ensure the safety and communication of our members?
9. Does our team have primary and secondary means to communicate during emergencies in order to manage crowd movement (i.e. radios, intercoms, alarms, etc.)?
10. Do we regularly communicate with our congregation about what to do in the event of an emergency?
BONUS: Do they know when and how to evacuate and where to rally together? Have we planned for the disabled and nursery?
Check out our classes on Church Safety and Risk Management for further discussions, practices, and collaboration.
The season for church harvest parties, cantatas, pageants, and extra services is here! For most churches, that means a full house with unrecognizable faces during potential inclement weather. Every time a service comes together, there are safety concerns: Health issues, mental health problems, accidents, child safety, relationship conflicts, custody issues, fire/flooding/weather issues, etc.
Now is the time to evaluate, organize, and prepare.
So, I’ll ask the following questions – not to depress you, but to bring situations to mind and make you think about planning.
Here are ten to get you started:
1. Do we have an emergency response plan that addresses weather, medical, fire, and mechanical failures?
2. Do we have an emergency response plan that can help prepare us for a violent event and other victimization incidents?
3. Has our team been trained to deal with conflict without using physical force or weapons?
4. Have we conducted an assessment to identify what areas of our ministry are most vulnerable?
5. Have we formed, trained, and equipped a safety team to handle emergencies that would include: evacuations, lockdowns, lockouts, first aid, and communication?
6. Does our team maintain certification training in CPR, basic First Aid, and AED?
7. Do we regularly conduct drills and exercises to practice what we intend to do during and after a crisis?
8. Have we implemented security monitoring equipment (i.e. cameras, alarms, intercoms, etc.) to help ensure the safety and communication of our members?
9. Does our team have primary and secondary means to communicate during emergencies in order to manage crowd movement (i.e. radios, intercoms, alarms, etc.)?
10. Do we regularly communicate with our congregation about what to do in the event of an emergency?
BONUS: Do they know when and how to evacuate and where to rally together? Have we planned for the disabled and nursery?
Check out our classes on Church Safety and Risk Management for further discussions, practices, and collaboration.

Get Ready...
Traveling is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you’re going to get. But unlike chocolates, you can take steps to ensure that you don’t get a nasty surprise. I know, that was cheesy, but still.
Before you embark on your journey, it’s important to be aware of the potential risks and dangers that come with traveling.
From pickpockets to cyber-criminals, there are plenty of people out there who would love to ruin your trip.
Here at FSA, we'd love to help you avoid those issues by giving you some straight forward, purposeful instruction.
Check out our "assortment" of classes!
So, be sure to pack your common sense, keep your wits about you, and stay alert.
Remember, the best way to stay safe is to be prepared. Happy travels!
Traveling is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you’re going to get. But unlike chocolates, you can take steps to ensure that you don’t get a nasty surprise. I know, that was cheesy, but still.
Before you embark on your journey, it’s important to be aware of the potential risks and dangers that come with traveling.
From pickpockets to cyber-criminals, there are plenty of people out there who would love to ruin your trip.
Here at FSA, we'd love to help you avoid those issues by giving you some straight forward, purposeful instruction.
Check out our "assortment" of classes!
So, be sure to pack your common sense, keep your wits about you, and stay alert.
Remember, the best way to stay safe is to be prepared. Happy travels!