Timeless School Safety Strategies

The REMS TA Center explores four timeless strategies for developing and enhancing the school emergency operations plan (EOP) and consults with Steve Harris (University of Georgia). In light of recent high turnover in the education and public safety professions, this episode serves as a helpful reminder of important safety strategies that, while basic, may not be well known. Key considerations of this episode include 

• Why is it important to implement school safety basics, including ongoing training and regular communication? 
• What are some strategies for creating and actively maintaining a high-quality EOP? 
• What is an all-hazards approach, and how can schools prepare for a range of hazards and threats? 
• Why are relationships the true backbone of school safety? 

Transcript

REMS TA Center Resources 

Collaboration and Community Partnerships: Strategies for Effective School and Higher Ed Emergency Operations Plan Development (Fact Sheet) 

Emergency Exercises Training Package (Training Package) 

Enhancing School and Higher Ed Safety Leadership Capabilities (Web Page) 

Timeless School Safety Strategies (Fact Sheet) 

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