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The Prepared Campus
Introduction
Emergencies can happen at any time, including school hours. Thus it is vital for schools, colleges and universities to have emergency plans. These resources will not only help schools, colleges and universities develop emergency plans, they will also provide tools to educate students in emergency preparedness.
We welcome suggestions for the Portal! If you find a good preparedness tool, please email it to citizencorps@dhs.gov.
We encourage the use of websites that are accessible to people with access and functional needs. For guidance on creating Section 508 compliant online materials refer to the Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility Standards. For further information on emergency management and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, please review this webinar from the Citizen Corps Community Preparedness Webinar Series.
Disclaimer
The resources listed here are purely for reference, are from publicly available sources, and intended to provide preparedness guidance, tools, and publications. FEMA does not necessarily endorse the views expressed or the facts presented on any linked external, third-party website. Nor does FEMA endorse any non-Federal government entity, service, or organization including but not limited to any commercial products.
Resources for Schools
- FEMA.gov : Building a Disaster-Resistant University
- FEMA.gov : Design Guide for Improving School Safety in Earthquakes, Floods, and High Winds
- Ready.gov : Make a Plan for Schools and Workplace
- Readiness and Emergency Management for Schools: Technical Assistance Center
- Masters of Disaster developed by the American Red Cross provides curriculum specifically tailored for lower elementary (grades K-2), upper elementary (grades 3-5), and middle school (grades 6-8) classes. For each of the three class groups there is a customized kit that contains–lessons plans, activities, video.
- Risk Watch: A comprehensive injury prevention program designed for use in the classroom, with separate modules for pre-K through 8th grade.
- Additional resources for parents and teachers compiled by FEMA.
Relevant Webinars and Citizen Corps Research
These webinars from CItizen Corps' Community Preparedness Webinar Series may provide additional useful information:
- Integrating Child Reunification into Emergency Preparedness Plans - May 31, 2011
- Evacuation of Students with Access and Functional Needs - April 25, 2011
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National Summit on Youth Preparedness - Sept 15-16, 2010
Citizen Preparedness Research Issue 6: Bringing Youth Preparedness Education to the Forefront: A Literature Review and Recommendations (Summer 2010)
Citizen Preparedness Research Issue 6 summarizes research and evaluations in the field of youth disaster preparedness and education. Findings based on this literature review are presented in three principal categories: individual/youth preparedness education, school programs and curricula, and community engagement for youth preparedness. The report then concludes with recommended practices for youth disaster education and research to help achieve greater levels of preparedness activities among children and their families.
Citizen Preparedness Surveys Database
The Citizen Preparedness Surveys Database is a compilation of research conducted since September 11, 2001 on personal and business preparedness. This database is used to assess trends in research and trends in preparedness throughout the nation. If you are aware of relevant survey that is not included in this database, please contact citizencorps@dhs.gov.
Public Readiness Index
The Council for Excellence in Government has created a Public Readiness Index (PRI) to help individuals, families and communities measure their Readiness Quotient (RQ). Find out how other Americans measured up and check your own RQ.
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Public Readiness Index (27-page PDF)
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