Brownsville, Brooklyn has one of the highest poverty and crime rates in all of New York City. In this neighborhood lies the BMS Family Health and Wellness Center, providing care for underserved populations through physical therapy, Ob/Gyn care, service during emergency situations, and more. Whitney Peters, Nancy Daneau, and Afnan Alsufyani collaborated with organizations to create a preventative plan for the family health center in the case of an active shooter event.
The mission of the BMS Family Health Centers Emergency Management Program (CEMP) is to provide care to victims, protect staff, and effectively respond to real or perceived threats. The plan outlines both internal and external means of communication with the staff, local media, and incident command networks. The BMS also places resources into providing counseling, coping strategies, and mental health assistance to victims.