Not only do administrators, teachers, and other school staff need to know what to do in case of a fire or severe weather, but also in the event of suspicious packages, bomb threats, hazardous materials accidents, shooting incidents, hostage situations, assaults, and even bullying.
Parents of school-aged children are encouraged to get involved with their kids’ schools and emergency planning. Contact school officials to find out what’s included in their emergency plan. Talk with your student about what they would do in various emergency situations.
- Parents: Check out some more tips on emergency planning with your children.
School Preparedness and Safety Information
Emergency Operations Plans
The Readiness and Emergency Management for Schools’ Technical Assistance Center was established by the OSHS with its primary goal to support schools, school districts, and institutions of higher education in emergency management, including the development and implementation of comprehensive emergency and crisis response plans.
Taking action now can save lives, prevent injury, & minimize property damage in a moment of crisis. Although every school’s needs are different, this brochure provides general guidance that can be adapted to each district’s or school’s circumstances.
Find more school safety resources on the Iowa Dept. of Homeland Security and Emergency Management website.