Interfaith Disaster Council

Protecting Places of Worship will feature highly informative presentations designed to provide faith-based venues with an understanding of the threat landscape, security best practices and resources. Co-hosted by the Office of the U.S. Attorney, FBI San Diego, San Diego Law Enforcement Coordination Center and City of San Diego Office of Homeland Security

To all our partners and neighbors, we wish you a peace filled and safe 2019.

APPEAL FOR ASSISTANCE The Red Cross has been sheltering 7 families who were evacuated from their homes during last week’s floods. Most of these families have children. The families need assistance in finding temporary rental housing for 2-3 months. in the National City area. The families have income for this and the Red Cross may also subsidize.... The greatest need is SHORT TERM (2-3 months) rentals until repairs can be completed. These families are facing Christmas in a shelter, so Gift Cards, certificates or a few nights in a hotel would also be very welcome. The families: 3 people (2 adults & 1 child) 4 people (1 adult and 3 children) 2 people (1 adult and 1 child) 7 people (2 adults, 1 senior, and 4 children) 7 people (1 adult and 6 children) 3 people (2 adults and 1 adult child) 2 people (1 adult and 1 adult child) Please share this with anyone who may be able to help. For more info, please Contact Melissa Altman (858) 357 6472 [email protected]

On Saturday December 15, Karl Ports, United Methodist Committee on Relief Team Leader, will work with a group from Huntington Beach to help finish (hopefully) our volunteer work in Fallbrook (Lilac Fire) at the Rancho Monserate Mobile Home park. If anyone is interested, you are invited and more than welcome to join us, the more the merrier and we may be able to finish? Today marks one year to the day that the fire tore through that community and it is very nice to see most ...of the survivors have returned to the park. Anyway if interested, let me know we will be at space 87 (Huntington Beach will usually arrive around 9:30-10am) Karl Ports UMCOR 619 823 8424 [email protected]

Thank you to all the agencies that responded to this fire. Thank you to all the agencies that responded to help all the people. Thank you to all the agencies that will continue to help all those who will feel the effects of this devastating event for years to come.

No matter how you celebrate, we wish you a safe and Happy Thanksgiving Day.

Two Active Shooter Resources SDPD Joshua DaFoe runs all the active shooter training for the San Diego Police Department. He offers consultation and guidance related to all mass threat and active shooter training. ... Sergeant Joshua DaFoe, San Diego Police Department, Mass Threat Unit, 3940 Federal Blvd., San Diego, CA, 92102, (619) 446-1012. No Charge Site Security Visit from the Department of Homeland Security Several DHS resources are offered such as (but not limited to): Facility Walkthrough with Verbal recommendations for Security Hardening Facility Walkthrough with Verbal and written recommendations for Security Hardening Active Shooter Preparedness Training (includes plan templates, videos, and other resources) Assistance with Review of Security and Emergency Plans Unclassified Information Analysis on Threats and Attacks Special Event Planning Support Nominations for Security Clearances (to participate in quarterly classified and on-demand briefings) Speaking engagement (key note speeches and panels) Training on how to use the new DHS K-12 School Security Self-Assessment Tool Also, for those who are not aware, the State of California Nonprofit Security Grant is due shortly and the FEMA Nonprofit Security Grant will likely be announced this spring. Each grant provides for up to $75,000 for target hardening and other physical security enhancements to nonprofit organizations that are at high risk of a terrorist attack. Both grants are administered through the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES), Grants Management. Grant information can be found at http://www.caloes.ca.gov//homeland-security-prop-1b-grant- . For questions about the grant please call 916-845-8410. Please email Renee Mota-Jackson to request being put on her distro list for grant announcements and seminars: [email protected] . Please let me know if you have any questions or need additional information. Kelly Wilson, Protective Security Advisor-San Diego District, US Department of Homeland Security, Office of Infrastructure Protection, Region IX, 619-772-8173, [email protected]

As people of faith, we hold our neighbors in prayer as they cope with loss in any form.As people of faith, we hold our neighbors in prayer as they cope with loss in any form.

The Red Cross Safe and Well page allows you to see the status others in case of an emergency. Share this with family and make a Note in your cell phone (or other must go information IN CASE OF EMERGENCY) in case you need to do this.

As an interfaith community, we pray for our neighbors to the north as they experience the devastation of these wildfires.

Looking for a way to help the San Diego Interfaith Community? You are invited to our next meeting on Thursday, Nov. 15, 1:30 PM at St. Mark's UMC - 3502 Clairemont Dr. - SD 92117 858-273-1480. No RSVP's required. Everyone is invited. Everyone is welcome.

Follow-up training to our intro workshop will be January 25. Details as soon as available.