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An
emergency can strike without warning, destroying homes and businesses,
cutting off utilities and supplies, and threatening the health and safety of
our community. Crisis preparedness is
the responsibility of every school. Preparedness
involves planning how to respond when an emergency or disaster occurs and
working to organize the resources needed to respond effectively. Schools and
education agencies cannot prevent natural disasters or many man-made crises,
such as terrorist events. Every staff
member should know how to respond based on school emergency response
protocols established in collaboration with public health and first responder
agencies. This page provides some basic information for both concerned
parents and school systems that are interested in increasing emergency
preparedness. Public
health agencies often work closely with school systems on a variety of
issues, such as lice prevention, food service and school inspections, and
immunization programs. In the event of
an emergency, schools and public health agencies must work closer than ever. Schools
should review emergency response protocols to ensure that public health
related events are addressed appropriately (pandemic influenza, shelter in
place, disease outbreaks, natural disasters, etc.).
Ohio
Department of Education: Crisis Planning
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Department of Education: Emergency Planning
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Department of Education: Emergency Planning Resources
National Education Association: Crisis Communication Guide
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School Preparedness and Public Health |