Tuesday June 18th 2013

Emergency Management Resource Guide

More so now than ever before, schools are faced with ongoing challenges. They must be prepared for a wide-range of emergency situations from natural disasters to threats of violence. Although schools may have established procedures for dealing with many emergency situations, many do not have these protocols collected in a coordinated, concise manner that are reviewed annually. The Emergency Management Resource Guide (full text pdf) is designed to assist during the planning stage both at the school and district levels.

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Emergency Procedures (Word doc)

Phases of Emergency

Incident Command

Communications

Introduction to the Guide

Recovery

District Planning

Reference and Resources

School Planning (Word doc)

KCSS Flip Chart/ Quick Reference

Emergency Management Q/A

Sandy Hook Tragedy

The safety of our precious children and staff is our first priority. Over the next few days, school children may need extra care or support when hearing about the Sandy Hook Tragedy or seeing television or internet accounts of this horrific event. Here are some available resources:
......After the Tragedy ...In the Classroom
.....Talking to Children about Violence for Parents and Teachers
.....Tips for Talking With and Helping Children and Youth Cope After a Disaster (SAMHSA)
......Information for Parents During a Crisis
......Disasters and Their Effects
.....Caring for Kids After Trauma and Death (The Institute for Trauma and Stress at NYU)
.....Helping Youth Recover from Traumatic Events (link to 15 ed.gov resources w/Spanish)
.....ABC News Video on How to Explain This Tragedy to Children

Other Useful Materials and Links