1. THE ‘s Of
DISASTER
PLANNING

2. Are You Ready ???

3. OBJECTIVES Discuss Formatting an Emergency Plan
Assembling a Planning Team
Emergency Kits

4. Getting Started 4 phases of emergency management Types of disasters
Mitigation Response
Preparedness Recovery
Types of disasters
Natural
Human Caused

5. The Planning Team Don’t “go it alone” Assemble a team of stakeholders
Administration
Teachers
Parents
Local Emergency Response/Planning Officials
Community Partners
BE CREATIVE

6. The Planning Team Establish the Authority to make and implement a plan
Establish a Team Leader
Create a Schedule w/Deadlines
Assign Tasks to team members
Establish a budget (even a small one)
Have a clear Mission Statement
Define the purpose, scope, and structure of the plan

7. The Emergency Plan ~ An Overview
“Guidelines”
All-hazard – address natural, technological, civil events
Adaptable to meet the needs of your facility

8. Emergency Plan - Sections
Introduction
Basic plan
Purpose
General Facts
Operations and control
Responsibilities
Continuity of leadership
Administration and logistics
Plan maintenance
Appendices & attachments

9. “I Have a Plan” Does everyone know the plan ?
Do they understand their role ?
Is the information current ?
Have you practiced the plan ?

10. Emergency Kits Classroom Kit Easy to carry Near the exit Current Info
Clearly Marked
Allergy Friendly
Fresh Food & Batteries
Gatekeeper Kit
Easy to Carry
Near the exit
Clearly Marked
Updated Plan
Updated Contacts
Charged Batteries

11. HOMEWORK Make a list of stakeholders Start Recruiting for your TEAM
Make a Schedule (it’s flexible)
Host your first
“Emergency Plan Meeting”
Snacks = Extra Credit (i.e. better attendance)

12. Thank You
Have a Great Day !!!