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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.
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.

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.

Emergency Preparedness for Educators
Information for educational institutions for development of accessible emergency evacuation plans.
FEMA Training - Multi-Hazard Emergency Planning for Schools
Offered by FEMA's Emergency Management Institute, this 4-day course (formerly E362 Multi-Hazard Emergency Planning for Schools Train-the-Trainer) provides school district teams with the knowledge, skills and tools needed to review, enhance and sustain an all-hazard school emergency plan (EOP). The Web site includes enrollment information, upcoming dates and course location.
Federal Guidelines Encourage Employers to Plan Now for Upcoming Influenza Season

August 19, 2009 news release from the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) about new guidance for businesses to help them plan for and respond to the upcoming flu season. Guidance has also been issued for colleges and universities.

H1N1 Guidance for Colleges, Universities & Institutions of Higher Education

The Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) and the Department of Education (ED) have announced new guidance for institutions of higher education to plan for and respond to the upcoming flu season. A Preparing for the Flu toolkit is available for these institutions, in addition to a recently released toolkit for businesses and employers to help them prepare for the 2009-2010 flu season.

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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