Does emergency planning help in the event of hurricanes and other environmental crises?
The same system that schools use to respond to a hurricane, tornado, or other natural disasters can be adapted to address terrorist threats. The local emergency management infrastructure is the same, even if the type of emergency is different. Schools are already drilling on natural disasters and how to deal with hurricanes, fires, tornadoes, etc. This planning and preparedness also applies in biological, chemical, or radiological events. How often should schools conduct drills to test their plans? Ideally, they should conduct drills quarterly. At a minimum, drills should be conducted each semester, both to remind the school community of the appropriate procedures and to teach new students and staff. Drills can help schools test their plan and identify strengths and weaknesses. Are there items we should stockpile in the event that we have to shelter students at school? For schools near chemical facilities, like a chemical storage or production plant, or those near nuclear facilities, s
