ChurchSafety

Whenever churches open their doors to the public they expose themselves to both opportunity and risk. A well-run event maximizes the opportunity and takes precautions against the risk. Use these simple tips next time your consider hosting a large event at your church.

Keep accountability. Event and Building Use forms are essential when letting outside groups use your church for an event. It's important that groups are held accountable for things they agree to in your Building Use forms and Event forms.

Hold up your end. Communicate to outside groups what your church is responsible for during their event. For example you may want some policies on handling medical emergencies, traffic, and parking lot safety.

Be fire safe. If you don't already have one create a plan for a fire emergency. Have clearly marked Exits and a clearly communicated evacuation plan. If you haven't done so invite some professionals (local fire fighter or paramedic) to walk through your building, giving suggestions on how to better protect your church.

Have and emergency plan. Weather it's an in-house medical emergency team, or keeping first aid kits stocked around the church. You facility should be ready to react to any potential medical emergency.

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