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Access additional resources below to learn more about K-12 emergency planning and related best practices. Use the filters to sort resources based on subtopic and/or preparedness action.
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.
Low Cost/No Cost Immediately Implementable School Safety Tactics
December 2019
This resource includes a list of low cost or no cost tactics that schools can consider as part of their safety efforts.