The Environmental Public Health and Safety (EPHS) resource page provides articles, templates, materials and opportunities relating to Tribal safety, risk management, occupational health, security and emergency preparedness.
The National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC) compiled these resources to showcase current industry best practices, and they are not intended to be exhaustive. Inclusion of non-federal government resources does not imply an endorsement of the policies, services, information, or training that these resources provide, and may not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the NIGC or the U.S. Government.
Eddie Ilko, Safety and Occupational Health Manager
Email: Eddie.Ilko@nigc.gov
Templates
- Model Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan (EPP)
- Employee Emergency Guide Flip Chart
- Emergency Preparedness Flip Chart (Template) Instructions
- 1. Download the Template
- Click the link to download the MS Word format of the Emergency Preparedness Flip Chart (Template).
- 2. Customize for Your Organization
- Open the file in Word.
- Replace the placeholder text (such as [insert #]) with your Tribe’s or organization’s emergency phone numbers and department names.
- Each section tab is locked in position for layout purposes. Do not move or resize the tabs. Just update the text only.
- 3. Save and Print
Checklist
OSHA Training & Events
Additional Resources
U.S. Department of Homeland Security: From Planning to Response: Developing Effective Tribal Community Response Plans | Date and Time: September 24, 2026, from 2:00 to 3:15 pm EDT
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Description: This webinar will explore how Tribal Community Response Plans (TCRPs) can strengthen a community’s response to missing persons cases. Drawing from Tribal community experiences and technical assistance efforts, presenters will discuss how TCRPs build partnerships, clarify roles, improve coordination, and establish practical response procedures that can be activated during a crisis. Participants will learn a step-by-step approach to developing and sustaining a TCRP, including community assessment, stakeholder engagement, tabletop exercises, plan development, training, and long-term maintenance. Presenters will share lessons learned, common challenges, and strategies for creating plans that are realistic, actionable, and sustainable. By the end of the webinar, participants will have a clearer understanding of how to begin or strengthen a TCRP in their community, identify key stakeholders, build collaborative partnerships, and maintain preparedness over time. This training is available to all interested parties. There is no charge to attend this training, and CLE will not be available.
This training is a joint effort hosted by federal law enforcement agencies responding to violent crime in Indian Country. Sponsoring agencies include the U.S. Department of Justice’s National Indian Country Training Initiative, the United States Indian Police Academy, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Drug Enforcement Administration, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, and the Department of the Interior’s Office of Law Enforcement and Security’s Victim Assistance Program.
If you have any questions, please contact Lamesha Bowman at Lamesha.Bowman@usdoj.gov, Deborah Thomas at Deborah.Thomas@usdoj.gov or Leslie A. Hagen at Leslie.hagen3@usdoj.gov.
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FBI’s Active Shooter Incidents in the United States in 2024: Active Shooter Incidents in the United States in 2024 — FBI
Louisiana State University (LSU) /National Center for Biomedical Research and Training (NCBRT)
LSU/NCBRT Tribal Affairs Program: Tribal Training Program | NCBRT/ACADEMY OF COUNTER-TERRORIST EDUCATION (lsu.edu)
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
On May 7, 2026, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Review Council issued its Final Report and is especially important for Tribal Nations because it directly addresses how federal disaster preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation programs may be restructured in the years ahead. The report emphasizes a greater role for state, local, territorial, and tribal governments in managing disasters, which could significantly affect Tribal sovereignty, access to federal funding, emergency management authority, and long-term resilience planning. The report is highly significant for the tribal gaming industry, which serves as a hub for hundreds of thousands of guests and employees. Disruptions caused by wildfires, floods, power outages, cyber incidents, or other emergencies can have immediate and long-lasting economic impacts on the tribal gaming industry. As FEMA considers reforms to disaster assistance and resilience programs, Tribal Nations with gaming operations have a strong interest in ensuring that emergency management policies recognize the unique role tribal enterprises play in sustaining tribal economies and supporting community recovery efforts.
Final Report: The President’s Council to Assess the Federal Emergency Management Agency
FEMA’s Tribal Affairs Hub: Tribal Affairs | FEMA.gov
FEMA’s Emergency Management Institute: NDEMU | Emergency Management Institute (fema.gov)
FEMA Advisory FEMA Kicks Off National Preparedness Month 2026 | September 1, 2026
US Dept of the Interior Indian Affairs Emergency Management Training: Emergency Management Training | Indian Affairs (bia.gov)
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)
CISA Tribal Affairs: CISA Tribal Affairs | CISA
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Regional Resources, which include Cybersecurity Advisors and Protective Security Advisors, as well as training opportunities related to active shooter preparedness. For comprehensive details, please consult the following official CISA resources:
CISA Exercises | CISA
CISA Regions | CISA | (the casinos should contact their CISA region office and request physical security, cybersecurity, exercise, and active shooter support. If they are a delay in the CISA region’s response, please let me know.
Cybersecurity | Homeland Security
Active Shooter Preparedness | Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency CISA
Find Help Locally | Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency CISA
Protective Security Advisors | CISA
A FEMA Student Identification (SID) number and Password are required to apply. If you don’t have a FEMA SID, one may be obtained by going to: https://cdp.dhs.gov/femasid/register.
For registration issues, contact the Office of Bombing Prevention (OBP) Training Support at the Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) at: obp-support@cdpemail.dhs.gov or (256) 847-2195 during business hours.
Please do not hesitate to contact OBP Training at OBPTraining@cisa.dhs.gov with any questions.
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