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Functional Exercises: Practicing the Plan With Multiple Community Partners
This fact sheet describes how schools and colleges can practice emergency plans with community partners through functional exercises. These exercises are intense and test the …
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Emergency Evacuations: Planning for the Whole School Community
2018
· U.S. Department of Education,
· Readiness and Emergency Management for Schools Technical Assistance Center (REMSTA)
This one-hour webinar provides information on how to safely evacuate during emergencies. It describes the importance of having a plan in place and knowing evacuation …
Zika Virus Response Planning: What School Administrators Need to Know
2016
· Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),
· Readiness and Emergency Management for Schools Technical Assistance Center (REMSTA)
This one-hour webinar for school administrators discusses basic information and background about the Zika virus, Zika signs and symptoms in children, and the roles and …
Trauma-Informed Care for Schools Before, During, and After Possible Emergency Events
2019
· Readiness and Emergency Management for Schools Technical Assistance Center (REMSTA),
· U.S. Department of Education
This video describes ways schools can prepare for crises by understanding the impact of trauma on children. The goal is to create a safe environment …
Ransomware Attacks and the Importance of Collaboration in District-Level Cybersecurity Risk Management
2024
· Readiness and Emergency Management for Schools Technical Assistance Center (REMSTA),
· U.S. Department of Education
This fact sheet is about ransomware attacks and how important it is for schools to work together to manage cybersecurity risks. It describes how these …
Evacuation: A Fictional Example for Before, During, and After a School Emergency
· Readiness and Emergency Management for Schools Technical Assistance Center (REMSTA),
· U.S. Department of Education
This document outlines a comprehensive plan for school evacuation procedures and preparedness activities involving various stakeholders. It covers steps to identify evacuation routes, establish assembly …
Strategies for Improving Vaccine Communication and Uptake
2024
· American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP),
· University of Colorado,
· Seattle Children's Hospital,
· New York Medical College
This article is about improving communication and increasing the uptake of vaccines. It describes how vaccines have greatly reduced diseases that can be prevented by …
Managing Donations and Volunteers Before, During, and After School & Campus Emergency Events Webinar
2018
· Readiness and Emergency Management for Schools Technical Assistance Center (REMSTA),
· U.S. Department of Education,
· Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
This webinar explains how schools can manage donations and volunteers during emergencies. It describes the importance of planning for both needed supplies and unexpected offers. …
The Role of Public Health in Mental and Behavioral Health in Children and Families Following Disasters
2009
· University of Washington,
· University of Oklahoma,
· Fielding Graduate University,
· Seattle Children's Hospital,
· Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
This article explores the impact of mass disasters and terrorist attacks on the mental and behavioral health of children and youth. It identifies the key …
Integrating Family Reunification Planning Before, During, and After an Emergency into the School Emergency Operations Plan (EOP)
· Readiness and Emergency Management for Schools Technical Assistance Center (REMSTA),
· U.S. Department of Education
This fact sheet is about planning for family reunification in schools during emergencies. It describes how schools should prepare before, during, and after an emergency …