Schools

Action Guide for Emergency Management at Institutions of Higher Education

Department of Education report on the need for emergency management on college campuses and how to develop and implement an emergency management plan. The report includes information about the importance of incorporating provisions for people with disabilities. This link opens a PDF document.
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After a Disaster - A Guide for Parents & Teachers

Whether a child has personally experienced trauma or has merely seen the event on television or heard it discussed by adults, it is important for parents and teachers to be informed and ready to help if reactions to stress begin to occur.

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Campus Emergency Response & the Deaf & Hard-of-Hearing Community: Bridging the Communication Gap

Free webcast from PEPNet that provides participants with information that will bridge the communication gap for both emergency responders and consumers during a campus crisis. PEPNet provides resources and expertise that enhance educational opportunities for people who are deaf or hard of hearing--including those with co-occurring disabilities.

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Emergency Preparedness for Educators

Information for educational institutions for development of accessible emergency evacuation plans.
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Recommended Emergency Supplies for Schools

Information from the American Red Cross that describes recommended emergency supplies for classroom kits and the entire school.
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U.S. Department of Education Awards $28.8 Million to School Districts To Improve Readiness & Emergency Response Plans

School districts across the country will be able to improve and strengthen their emergency management plans as a result of $28.8 million in grants awarded by the U.S. Department of Education. The Readiness and Emergency Management for Schools (REMS) grants help school districts improve plans that address all phases of emergency management.  Projects should include plans that prepare districts for infectious disease outbreaks and take into consideration districts’ special needs populations.

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