A report into Grenfell by Theos, a religious affairs think tank, has recommended that churches, mosques and temples ought to have regular drills to prepare for terrorist attacks and disasters in their area drawing on the relief provided by faith groups.
Since places of worship are often used as shelters, gathering points and aid distribution centres after a major tragedy, the report asks for “preparation in peacetime” which would help places of worship to equip themselves for future disasters. The report also says that “this could take a form similar to school fire drills, with an emphasis on everyone involved knowing their role”.
