Disasters and Religions 1.0.1

Download the app to access specific, practical information for engaging and supporting religious individuals and groups throughout the disaster lifecycle, or forming partnerships with faith communities. This tool is valuable for religious leaders, chaplains, first responders, government officials, disaster and public health emergency professionals, as well as volunteers.

You can explore and share information in various ways:

• Religions Index: Detailed insights into 27 religious groups covering fundamental beliefs, practices, and essential information on medical and mental healthcare, death rituals, burial practices, dietary guidelines, and more.
• Tips by Topic: Choose a topic like dietary practices or physical interactions, select the religions you seek information about, and quickly access helpful guidance to support your work with religious groups.

Additionally, discover Tip Sheets and Resource PDFs that can be shared digitally or printed, along with opportunities for further training:

• Congregation Tip Sheets: Access 26 tip sheets to provide religious leaders with critical information and resources on various topics.
• Mass Care Tip Sheets: Access five tip sheets focusing on sheltering and mass care for religious communities, often overlooked in emergencies, in collaboration with the American Red Cross.
• Partnership Tip Sheets: Find 16 tip sheets on Engaging Faith Communities in Disasters co-branded by FEMA to facilitate effective partnerships.
• Trainings: Explore current training options, tailor courses to your needs, or tap into our speakers' bureau for assistance in your disaster lifecycle work and collaboration with faith communities.