Herma Percy, Ph.D Associate Professor Homeland Security Program Director Washington Adventist University Takoma Park, Maryland

 MISTAKE # 1: LIMITED VALUE RECOGNITION

 MISTAKE # 2: UNDER-UTILIZED IN PREPAREDNESS  More focus on disaster recovery than preparedness

 Provide training and skill-building assistance to improve the ability of churches to serve as emergency responders and recovery agents

 MISTAKE # 4: RESPONSE TO PSYCHOSOICAL IMPACT  Prepare FBOs to address behavioral problems

 MISTAKE #5: TOP-DOWN APPROACH  Engage local churches, rather than primarily focusing on large major denominations

 MISTAKE #6: EFFORTS TO ENGAGE VULNERABLE POPULATIONS

 MISTAKE # 7: SIMULATIONS

 MISTAKE # 8: RESOURCES TO FBOs  Strengthen the capacity of churches to serve

 MISTAKE # 9: SEAT AT THE TABLE

 MISTAKE # 10 : UNTAPPED RESOURCE  Utilizing faith-based leaders as Agents of Safety

Development  Recognize value  Focus more on preparedness rather than just recovery  Provide training and promote certifications in communities  Prepare FBOs to address psychosocial impact Engagement  Engage local churches rather than just major denominations  Engage vulnerable populations  Conduct simulations with FBOs Sustainability  Provide resources for FBOs to provide services  Seat at the table at all stages  Utilize pastors as public safety agents