The new year brings our focus to goals and resolutions. January presents a great time for church leadership to review and assess the safety of their facilities. In this
blog we will share an annual inspection checklist, arson prevention measures and electrical hazards to avoid. Fires, of all types, pose a real threat to your church. We’d like to share the following fire prevention measures for your church.
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Christmas Safety Checklist
Many churches see an increase in attendance for the Christmas holiday. If your congregation plans to celebrate Christmas with a festive holiday service this year, be
prepared for the risks that come with increased attendance and seasonal décor. You can minimize the risks of holiday accidents at your church with our Christmas Safety checklist.
Food Safety for Church Kitchens
Thanksgiving is a time to gather, not only with family, but also a time for fellowship in our churches. Safe food preparation is a goal of all good chefs and helpers
whether preparing meals for home or for church. The holidays are a great time to review Food Safety Guidelines for Home and Church Kitchens.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate that every year approximately 76 million people in the United States become ill from harmful bacteria in food. To minimize food risks, share a written policy/guidelines regarding food preparation/food safety with all employees and/or volunteers who work in your kitchen should receive training on these procedures.
Prepare for Hurricane Season
From June through November, the Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico coastal regions are highly susceptible to hurricanes, tropical cyclones or severe tropical storms. These natural disasters can cause significant damage to areas along the coast and those several hundred miles inland. Stemming from hurricanes, other disasters, such as tornadoes, floods, landslides or mudslides, can cause additional damage. While all of the destruction caused from these storms cannot be prevented, taking steps to prepare for hurricane season can lessen the physical and emotional damage to you, your family and your home.
There are actually ways on how you could be prepared before the hurricane comes. Although you may not live near a coastal area, you could experience devastating effects of a hurricane, such as torrential rains, wind and hail damage, even tornadoes. Consider some of the tips below in order not to face a storm unprepared: