It is important for all types of organizations to have an emergency plan to better help them respond to and recover from an emergency or disaster. Even if an incident does not directly affect houses of worship, they are often integral to the recovery effort after an emergency. Houses of worship can help guide members of the community through the difficult process and provide much needed support as well as supplies. As with many types of organization, there are special considerations to be taken into account when creating an emergency plan for houses of worship. See the following resources when creating an emergency plan for your house of worship.