CEN Founder and President Mary Marr interviewed CEN National Safety Security Officer Dan Graeber on how Christians should respond to civil unrest.
“ Here is what I believe the Lord has to say to His saints about the situations before us. They are a good reminder for all Safety Security Officers to be on alert for unusual activity and, of course, preservation of life, should be first priority over buildings and properties.”
“Having a security plan for your specific facility, especially if you are in the known danger zone, and communicating the plan to all concerned is a Best Practice.”
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Here are just a couple of reminders on staying safe:
“If you can avoid the places that The Department of Homeland Security has designated as possible targets for strong civil unrest, by all means do so. This is a time when your Situational Awareness should be at its peak. Anytime you are out and about in the public, you should be attentive to the world around you. Avoid known distractions such as casual texting, phone calls, and other media interests during this time and devote that attention to your surroundings. If you do get caught in civil unrest, or a mob activity somehow sweeps you into the flow, remember to move purposefully to the edge of the crowd and veer away as soon as you can to make your way to safety. Keep fresh drinking water and warm coats in your vehicle in the event you are delayed getting to your destination.”
Dan concluded our interview by saying: “I am reminded that many times in scripture, we see accounts of God’s people in conditions that looked completely impossible. For many, the present situation in our country may look hopeless and you believe we are in a situation of biblical proportion. The word “unprecedented” over the last several months has almost been worn out, and yet remains true. Regardless of what side of the political landscape you find yourself on, none of us want troops in our U.S. Capital nor continuing riots and civil unrest. So, as the Scripture reminds us, remain vigilant having done all to stand, stand therefore in expectation of our God! May you experience His peace in the midst of these battles as you keep your hearts and minds in Christ.”
Dan Graeber
Christian Emergency Network
CEN National Safety Security Officer
Helpful Resources:
- Protecting Infrastructure During Public Demonstrations fact sheet provides risk mitigation considerations for infrastructure owners and operators.
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