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PANDEMICS
DIABETES
SPECIAL NEEDS STUDENTS
NASN.org: Emergency Preparedness for Schools
NASN: SETT
CDC: Children and School Preparedness
Ready.gov
iloveuguys.org
AAP: Children & Disasters
Ready.gov: Student Tools for Emergency Planning (STEP)
Red Cross: Prepare for Emergencies
CDC.gov: Before, During, and After an Emergency
Student Tools for Emergency Planning (STEP)
Student Tools for Emergency Planning (STEP)
Early Warning Timely Response: A Guide to Safe Schools
Practical Information on Crisis Planning: A Guide for Schools and Communities
CDC: Backpack Emergency Card
FEMA: Create Your Family Emergency Communication Plan
FEMA: Family Emergency Communication Plan
Pack Your Disaster Kit with Poison Help
Lockout Door Poster
Drill in Progress – No One In or Out Door Poster
PANDEMICS
FLU.gov: School Planning
CDC: Planning for Outbreaks, Epidemics, and Pandemics
EducationWeek: 4 Tips to Help Schools Prepare for the Next Pandemic
DIABETES
Diabetes.org: Tips for Emergency Preparedness
CDC: Diabetes Care During Emergencies
SPECIAL NEEDS STUDENTS
Emergency plans need to include provisions for students with disabilities, such as learning and developmental disabilities, visual and hearing impairments, and physical limitations. Attention is also needed for students with limited English proficiency to make sure they understand the emergency procedures.
Things to consider in the planning process:
- Identify alternative evacuation routes and shelter for students with mobility problems
- Develop a communication system for the visual and hearing impaired
- Assign a buddy for each student with a disability
- Communicate with all students using a common vocabulary
- Train staff in procedures to assist students with disabilities
