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School Preparedness: Getting Started

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Is your school prepared for all emergencies?

Traditionally schools develop a crisis communications plan to respond to internal issues. Not many schools develop an emergency plan detailing specific hazards that may exist locally, nor do they include those individuals that may be responsible with in the community for assisting the school. In many cases, teachers are not aware of the schools emergency plans.

A commitment to preparing today will help support employees, students and your community. It also protects your community’s financial investment and gives your school a better chance for survival through any emergency.

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How to prepare your school:

  1. Know what kinds of emergencies might affect your school both internally and externally. Find out which natural disasters are most common in the areas where you are located. You may be aware of some of your community's risks; others may surprise you. Work with your County EMA Director
  2. Learn about what to do during a specific disaster or event.
  3. Develop a School Emergency Plan. Contact MEMA for assistance in this. The links below also offer excellent guidance.
  4. Educate your teachers; make sure they are prepared as individuals. This will make them better prepared employees.

The US Department of Education has an excellent easy to use guide, Complete Crisis Planning Guide for Schools and Communities which will help you get started.

In addition, Here are some publications, developed by MEMA, the Maine Department of Education and school administrators.

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