REMS on the Air Podcast
The REMS TA Center's Podcast Library contains a collection of episodes designed to support your school safety, security, emergency management, and preparedness initiatives.
REMS on the Air Podcast
Emergency Preparedness for Afterschool Programs
The REMS TA Center joins with the 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) National Technical Assistance Center (NTAC) for a collaborative episode on emergency considerations for afterschool and out-of-school time programs. Special guest Miguel Garcia (Forth Worth Independent School District, Texas) covers the ins and outs of afterschool considerations, including the following:
- What is NTAC, and what does it do?
- What is the difference between vendor-based and site-based afterschool programs?
- What are the differences in emergency planning during school hours and afterschool hours?
- How can local education agencies and schools work together to monitor hazards and threats particular to afterschool programs?
- What unique considerations do afterschool programs have for emergency operations plan development?
REMS TA Center Resources
Guide for Developing High-Quality School Emergency Operations Plans (Guidance Document)
Other Resources
21st CCLC NTAC (Web Page)
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