Schools and Childcare Centers

Schools and childcare centers cannot prevent natural disasters or even many man-made crises, but they can prepare for and plan to respond to such emergencies. Resources are available to help develop such plans, usually in collaboration with public health and first responder agencies.

Emergency Planning

• US Department of Education information for emergency planning
• Legal Preparedness for School Closures

Helping Children Cope

• Tips for Talking About Disasters
  Resources for Teachers, Children, Adults, Families & Response Workers from SAMHSA, HHS
• Tips for Talking to Children and Youth
  Resources for Teachers, Children, Adults, Families & Response Workers from SAMHSA, HHS

Safer Schools

• Safe School Facilities Checklist and videos
• Biosecurity Checklist for School Foodservice Programs
• The Final Report and Findings of the Safe School Initiative
• Threat Assessment in Schools – A Guide to Managing Threatening Situations and to Creating Safe School Climates