by Kara Crissman | Oct 8, 2021 | Emergency Management Suite, K12, Prepare
One of the critical aspects of maintaining a school emergency operations plan (EOP) is conducting regular, purposeful school emergency drills. A well-managed and practiced drill program will not only boost your security team’s confidence and efficiency but will also...
by Kara Crissman | Oct 7, 2021 | Emergency Management Suite, K12, Prepare
An emergency operations plan (EOP) is a crucial aspect of preparedness for any organization, and each school within a district has their own specific needs when it comes to theirs. The COVID-19 pandemic has thrust schools’ emergency response plans into the spotlight,...
by Kara Crissman | Oct 7, 2021 | Emergency Management Suite, K12, Prepare
School districts need to be prepared for emergencies. Having a comprehensive emergency preparation plan in place can greatly reduce the risk of harm to staff and students from natural or man-made threats. A district-wide emergency preparation plan is more than just a...
by Kara Crissman | Oct 7, 2021 | Emergency Management Suite, K12, Prepare
An emergency can happen at any time, and parents and caregivers depend on schools to have a comprehensive plan in place to protect students during these critical events. School emergency operations plans (EOPs) do just that. An EOP is a framework for responding to...
by Kara Crissman | Oct 7, 2021 | Emergency Management Suite, K12, Prepare
Emergencies can happen anytime and anywhere. From severe weather like hurricanes to violent threats like active assailants, school districts need to be prepared. But planning shouldn’t be left to each individual school; preparation for all-hazard emergencies should be...
by Kate Reynolds | Sep 22, 2021 | Emergency Management Suite, K12, Prepare
The reality of active shooter events in schools can be difficult to even consider, let alone prepare for. However, like so many complex problems, simply pretending the issue doesn’t exist is not an option. Administrators are realizing that additional training and...
by Kate Reynolds | Sep 22, 2021 | Emergency Management Suite, K12, Prepare
An active shooter incident at school is not something anyone wants to consider. But for administrators and educators, the topic is unfortunately unavoidable, making it critical to establish response protocols. For school staff, understanding and correctly executing an...
by Kate Reynolds | Sep 22, 2021 | Emergency Management Suite, K12, Prepare
Situational awareness—being fully cognizant of your surroundings, the people in it, and your situation—is a vital factor for preventing and responding to an immediate threat to the school. The School Resource Officers (SRO) in your district are likely trained in the...
by Kate Reynolds | Sep 20, 2021 | Emergency Management Suite, K12, Prepare
The possibility of an active shooter event is unthinkable, and establishing a game plan for such a scenario can be a difficult subject to discuss. But as unpleasant as it might be to consider, the alternative could be far worse. In response to a growing need for...
by Navigate360 | May 19, 2020 | Emergency Management Suite, K12, Respond, Training
If only. If only law enforcement could have arrived faster. If only someone would have connected the dots. If only there were more barriers to entry. Such tragic statements surround every school shooting, because each one is a complete, senseless tragedy. And from...
