Make a Plan: School

The Point

Since President Jefferson founded public education for the citizens of the United States, schools have been charged with the safety of children in their care - a duty to protect.

Teachers and administrators have a responsibility to anticipate potential dangers and to take precautions to protect their students from those dangers.

Do This

Do these 12 points of school prearedness to enhance the safety of students and staff. 

The safety of our children is of paramount importance in daily school operations.

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Schools Need A Plan.

Benjamin Franklin said "By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail." Planning is preparedness. And preparedness is planning. Planning for  the unthinkable. School administrations need both plans for specific incidents and All-Hazard plans that can be adapted to unforsen situations that arise. The safety of our children rests on these planning and preparedness principles. 

12 Points of School Readiness


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Emergency Operation Plans & Checklists
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Basic School Supplies Preparedness
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Drills & Exercises
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Shelter-In-Place Ptotocols
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Evacuation Protocols
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Reunification Protocols

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Pandemic & Infection Protocls
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Student Preparedness Education
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National Incident Management System
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Active Killer Protocols & Response
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Threat Assessment Teams
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Staff Training & Best Practices

12 Areas of Preparedness
Utah Hazards

Make a Plan by Audience