Visual 1.1 An Overview Multi-Hazard Emergency Planning For Schools Lt. Commander Joseph J. Leonard Jr., USCG The Center for Safe and Secure Schools Harris County Department of Education 6300 Irvington Blvd. Houston, TX Phone: Toll Free:
Visual 1.2 Intorduction Agenda (see hand out) Facility overview (take care of personal needs as needed.) Please silence cell phones if possible. Purpose- Help course participants be more effective at emergency planning at schools.
Visual 1.3 “Why Plan? School-Centered Emergency Management” Video- “Why Plan? School-Centered Emergency Management” Presented by: Central Texas Schools Safety Consortium
Visual 1.4 Objectives Explain the critical reasons for emergency planning in schools. List persons/organizations who should be involved in school planning.
Visual 1.5 Why Plan for Emergencies? Why should schools plan for emergencies? Actions taken are worthwhile. Benefits extend to home and community. Response to emergencies is improved. Parents/communities are more confident. Planning prevents injuries and saves lives. Schools are responsible for ensuring safety. State laws require planning.
Visual 1.6 Why Plan for Emergencies? For what emergencies must you plan? Natural hazards Technological hazards Manmade hazards
Visual 1.7 Why Plan for Emergencies? What natural, technological, or manmade emergencies should you include in your plan?
Visual 1.8 Activity: What if...? Brainstorm the problems you might encounter based on the question assigned to your group. 5 minutes
Visual 1.9 Presenter: Lt. Commander Joseph J. Leonard Jr., USCG The Center for Safe and Secure Schools Harris County Department of Education 6300 Irvington Blvd. Houston, TX Phone: Toll Free: ww.safeandsecureschools.org