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DISCLAIMER: These guidelines are for informational purposes only. Secure Community Network advises seeking professional security advice tailored to your situation. SCN makes no representation, guarantee, or warranty that adopting any recommendation presented here will ensure that your facility or users will be invulnerable to attack or crime. SCN shall not have any liability because of any decision by you to adopt or not adopt any part of these guidelines. These guidelines are copyrighted property of SCN and may not be copied, reproduced, republished, posted, transmitted, distributed, or changed without the prior written permission of SCN.
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This 10-minute weather safety webinar is focused on extreme heat safety, guidance for avoiding heat exhaustion and heat stroke, and guidance for taking care of kids and pets. It is a narrated show available for you to view at your convenience.
This document provides assessment guidance to security directors who support Jewish camps and equips camp leadership with the necessary tools and knowledge to enhance camp safety and security. Security directors are routinely tasked with conducting camp Threat, Vulnerability, and Risk Assessments (TVRAs) and advising camp leadership on how to best mitigate observed vulnerabilities. This document discusses the challenges of conducting a camp TVRA, areas in which to improve camp security, and security tips for camp directors.
The purpose of this document is to provide information, guidelines, and recommendations to assist Jewish organizations and institutions located on community campuses with security planning. This document discusses questions to ask when developing a campus-wide security plan, common security concerns, vulnerabilities, and general recommendations to mitigate those vulnerabilities, along with security planning and implementation guidance.
A presentation and panel discussion on steps individuals and organizations can take to secure special events.
Many Jewish organizations lease space in commercial buildings or share space with other Jewish organizations. Ensuring the security and safety of Jewish organizations in commercial space presents many challenges that need to be considered before signing a lease.
Choosing a college can be overwhelming, especially when considering if the college fosters a safe and supportive environment for Jewish students. It’s important to know the school takes antisemitism seriously and actively supports Jewish life on campus. Asking the right questions can give you peace of mind that Jewish students will be welcomed, protected, and supported.
This 10-minute weather safety webinar is focused on hurricanes and floods, weather events which span spring through fall.
This 10-minute weather safety webinar is focused on spring weather events including tornado awareness, severe thunderstorm safety, microbursts, and ocean and beach safety.
Increasing awareness and training of the people who work, visit or are present in your facility on a regular basis – whether staff, faculty, clergy, parents, students or members – is one of the single-most effective ways to enhance the safety and security of your institution. This guidance is intended to outline security measures that are little to no cost and can assist facilities in increasing their overall security.
Sending your child to summer camp can feel overwhelming, and it’s natural to have questions. As a parent, you want assurance that your child will enjoy a safe, well-prepared environment where risks are mitigated and emergency plans are in place. To help ease your concerns, consider asking camp leadership the following questions before making your decision. A well-run camp will be able to answer these questions confidently, providing peace of mind that your child will be in good hands.
