School districts typically have emergency management plans in place. However, they are not always practiced regularly, coordinated with community resources, discussed with families, or updated regularly to align with factual data and circumstances. Consequently, they may find themselves unprepared in situations requiring an emergency response.
Having a solid plan in place is essential. This white paper offers guidance on having a sold emergency response plan in place by breaking down the various phases necessary to ensure your school is prepared. These include:
- Phase 1: Mitigation and Prevention
- Examples include bolting bookshelves to the wall and fencing off hazardous areas
- Phase 2: Preparedness
- Examples include identifying and involving stakeholders in the process
- Phase 3: Response
- Examples include the triage of injuries and providing emergency first aid to those who need it first
- Phase 4: Recovery
- Providing stress management after classes resume
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Download our "Emergency Response Safety for Schools" white paper to ensure your school is adequately prepared in the event of an emergency.
