Family Reunification in the Event of an Emergency

The REMS TA Center joins Jim Lee (Arizona Department of Education) for a discussion on family reunification in the context of school safety and emergency management. The REMS TA Center outlines family reunification activities conducted before, during, and after an emergency event and the importance of creating a Family Reunification Annex. This episode explores 

• What is “family reunification,” and how does it fit within the context of emergency operations plan development? 
• What logistics should schools consider regarding reunification and when designing a Family Reunification Annex? 
• What reunification actions should schools take before, during, and after emergencies? 
• What resources are available to support schools in learning more about this topic? 

Transcript 

REMS TA Center Resources 

Conducting a Secure, Safe, and Successful K-12 Family Reunification Process (Webinar) 

Family Reunification Planning (Training Package) 

Family Reunification Sample Annex: A Fictional Example for Family Reunification Before, During, and After an Emergency (Sample Annex) 

Integrating Family Reunification Planning Before, During, and After an Emergency Into the School Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) (Fact Sheet) 

Preparing to Reunify Students With Families and Guardians Before, During, and After a School Emergency (Online Course) 

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