Free tools for personal and congregational preparedness.

Whether you're just beginning or improving existing plans, these resources support both personal preparedness and your House of Worship's readiness.

Personal preparedness

Preparedness kits & family planning

A prepared congregation starts with prepared households.

Practical guidance on what to do in an emergency.

State of Texas preparedness resources for individuals and families.

Federal guidance for making a plan and building a kit.

Include your pets in your emergency plan.

Public-sector resources · all free

Partners share their newest resources on the PHOWS Links page on LinkedIn, which replaces paper handouts and keeps links current.

Physical security resources for faith-based organizations.

Suspicious-activity reporting resources for faith-based events.

Perimeter security considerations for Houses of Worship.

A guide to building an EOP for a House of Worship.

Department of Justice hate-crimes spotlight and resources.

Health & Human Services partnerships with faith communities.

Emergency management resources for faith and volunteer groups.

Texas-specific resources for Houses of Worship.

The monthly PHOWS newsletter highlights upcoming events and helpful resources.