JCRC Security and Emergency Planning

Revised July 16, 2008

The 2008 Nonprofit Homeland Security Grantapplication cycle is closed. Results should be announced the week of July 28th.

The FY2008 applications were submitted by the state offices to the Department of Homeland Security on May 1. DHS stated that it will evaluate and act on applications within 90 days of the submission deadline, the week of July 28th.

DHS will forward their decisions to the states. The NYS Office of Homeland Security has an excellent track record of preparing notification letters quickly and sending them out to both the winners and losers.

Prospects for a 2009 grant program

A coalition led by United Jewish Communities, including JCRC and UJA-Federation, is again working to secure FY2009 Congressional approval for competitive grants for high-risk nonprofits. Our thanks to Senators Spector and Mikulski and Representatives Price and Rogers for their support to get us this far. We are especially grateful to our own Representatives Lowey and Serrano for their leadership roles. Watch this space for more information.

Security Alert List

Updates and additional information will be sent to the JCRC security alert list. If you wish to receive security updates and alerts, add your name and information to this list. Check this page often for updates.

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JCRC Training in Preparedness and Emergency Planning

The JCRC, in conjunction with the John Jay College of Criminal Justice, The NYC Office of Emergency Management and the American Red Cross of Greater New York recently conducted a full-day training in its "Making Your Organization Disaster Resilient" series. Additional trainings are in the planning process.

EMERGENCY
PLANNING RESOURCES

Emergency Planning: Disaster and Crisis Response Systems for Jewish Organizations, published by United Jewish Communities, John Jay College of Criminal Justice and JCRC is available here.
Power outages. It seems that power outages are occurring more often. Learn what you can do to protect your organization and constituent in Power Outages 101 for Jewish Organizations
School and classroom "go-kits." Are you thinking about what to include? Check out these suggestions and send us your ideas for additional items.
Pandemic flu. For the latest guidance read the CDC article, Faith-Based and Community Organizations: Essential Partners in Pandemic Influenza Preparedness.
Coastal storms. Experts are predicting an active hurricane season which could a devastating impact on the metropolitan area should a hurricane strike in the area. To find out if you might be affected and what you should be doing click here.

SECURITY
INFORMATION

High Holiday Planning. The High Holidays are a special challenge for synagogues. Find out more information here in this updated chapter.
Sample Access Policies for Jewish Organizations. Coming Soon.
Suspicious Activity. Click here to learn more about Indications of Suspicious Activity from our partners at John Jay College of Criminal Justice.
Security alert list. To receive JCRC security alerts and other pertinent information click here.
Emergency Planning: Disaster and Crisis Planning for Jewish Organizations
ADL Security Page
Secure Community Network Page

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