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Guide for Developing High-Quality School Emergency Operations Plans
2013
· U.S. Department of Education,
· U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS),
· U.S. Department of Homeland Security,
· U.S. Department of Justice,
· Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI),
· Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
This guide helps schools create strong emergency plans to keep students and staff safe. It describes steps for preparing, responding, and recovering from emergencies like …
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Tips for Talking with and Helping Children and Youth Cope After a Disaster or Traumatic Event: A Guide for Parents, Caregivers and Teachers
The guide provides tips for parents, caregivers, and teachers on how to talk with children and youth after a disaster or traumatic event. It describes …
Protecting Our Future: Partnering to Safeguard K-12 Organization From CyberSecurity Threats.
The report "Protecting Our Future" by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and CISA focuses on keeping K-12 schools safe from cyber threats. It describes …
Using Functional Behavioral Assessments to Create Supportive Learning Environments. November 2024
2024
· U.S. Department of Education
This report describes how schools can use Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBAs) to create supportive learning environments. It explains that FBAs help understand why students behave …
What Causes Tornadoes?
This website describes how tornadoes are formed and how meteorologists learn about tornadoes. There is also a video and infographic that describe how tornadoes are …
Measles: What Parents Need to Know
2024
· Healthy Children
This webpage provides comprehensive information on measles, a highly contagious disease preventable through vaccination. It emphasizes the importance of vaccines in protecting children and communities …
Sheltering: Sensory Items
This fact sheet provides information on how to support people with sensory needs during emergencies. Children and adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) may be …
NIOSH Fast Facts: Protecting Yourself from Stinging Insects
This tip sheet provides safety tips for outdoor workers to protect themselves from stinging insects like bees, wasps, hornets, and fire ants. It describes first …
NIOSH Fast Facts: Protecting Yourself from Sun Exposure
This tip sheet is about protecting yourself from sun exposure. It describes the dangers of UV rays, which can cause skin cancer and sunburn. Sunburn …
NIOSH Fast Facts: Protecting Yourself from Cold Stress
This tip sheet describes how to protect yourself from cold stress, which can cause illnesses like hypothermia, frostbite, trench foot, and chilblains. It explains symptoms …