Department of Homeland Security School Safety
September marks National Preparedness Month and serves as an important reminder that emergency planning is an essential component of building a safe school environment. Schools should be prepared for a range of emergency events and can take both simple, everyday actions as well as large-scale activities to stop a crisis from happening or reduce the impact of an incident that does occur.
Key elements of school preparedness can include developing a comprehensive school Emergency Operations Plan, collaborating with local first responders and community partners, holding exercises to test procedures and protocols, and conducting developmentally appropriate drills so that all members of the school community can practice the actions they would take before, during, and after an emergency. Schools and districts can also plan for how they will recover from incidents before they occur, which can make the recovery process quicker and more effective.
Learn more about emergency planning strategies and aligned resources for K-12 schools in this SchoolSafety.gov infographic. This new resource includes information on available guides, fact sheets, tools, training programs, websites, and webinars that schools and school districts can use to support the implementation of emergency planning initiatives and bolster preparedness.
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While emergencies can be unpredictable and complex, a thoughtful and thorough approach to emergency planning can empower educators, students, and school staff to understand their roles and responsibilities during a crisis; strengthen preventative and protective measures on campus; and better prepare school communities to respond and recover.
Please feel free to reference and share the attached infographic with your members, stakeholders, and colleagues in the K-12 community as you see fit. For additional resources and information on emergency planning and school safety, please visit SchoolSafety.gov. If you have any questions, please contact SchoolSafety@hq.dhs.gov.
Key elements of school preparedness can include developing a comprehensive school Emergency Operations Plan, collaborating with local first responders and community partners, holding exercises to test procedures and protocols, and conducting developmentally appropriate drills so that all members of the school community can practice the actions they would take before, during, and after an emergency. Schools and districts can also plan for how they will recover from incidents before they occur, which can make the recovery process quicker and more effective.
Learn more about emergency planning strategies and aligned resources for K-12 schools in this SchoolSafety.gov infographic. This new resource includes information on available guides, fact sheets, tools, training programs, websites, and webinars that schools and school districts can use to support the implementation of emergency planning initiatives and bolster preparedness.
DOWNLOAD THE INFOGRAPHIC
While emergencies can be unpredictable and complex, a thoughtful and thorough approach to emergency planning can empower educators, students, and school staff to understand their roles and responsibilities during a crisis; strengthen preventative and protective measures on campus; and better prepare school communities to respond and recover.
Please feel free to reference and share the attached infographic with your members, stakeholders, and colleagues in the K-12 community as you see fit. For additional resources and information on emergency planning and school safety, please visit SchoolSafety.gov. If you have any questions, please contact SchoolSafety@hq.dhs.gov.