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The federal government identified additional resources that highlight strategies for school safety. Use these resources to learn more about emergency planning.
Multihazard Emergency Planning for Schools
Federal Emergency Management Agency
These resources are designed to help schools and districts conduct training, plan, and prepare for a wide range of hazards including public health emergencies, natural disasters, and school violence.
Emergency Exercises: An Effective Way to Practice and Validate Emergency Operations Plans
Department of Education, 2022
This fact sheet provides information on the types and benefits of emergency exercises, developing an effective emergency exercise program, post-exercise evaluations, obtaining stakeholder buy-in, and resources for emergency exercises. It also includes a case study on emergency exercises.
Active Shooter Guidance for Disability Service Providers: Inclusive Solutions Start With Difficult Conversations
Federal Emergency Management Agency, 2021
This webinar highlights important considerations for inclusive planning for an active shooter event. It also covers actions a disability service provider can take to plan for this type of event, what to do in an active shooter situation, how to drill and assess vulnerabilities, and the role of law enforcement.