Emergency preparedness must be undertaken in light of the school’s particular mission and context. School leaders are encouraged to develop and review emergency preparedness and response plans rooted in their duty of care towards each member of their community. Emergencies arise without warning and no community is exempt from potential threats, disasters or critical situations.
This website is designed to support school communities in:
The website content includes three major sections: PREPARATION, RESPONSE and RECOVERY.
PREPARATION and RESPONSE sections are primarily organized using the following categories:
The RECOVERY section provides a starting point for schools in recovering from an emergency or critical incident that has the potential for longer term and widespread impact on the school community.
My Library: Allows users to curate individualized libraries by bookmarking documents used regularly.
Mobile Version: A robust mobile version provides school leaders with access to site information when they are away from their computers.
Search Function: An extensive search function helps users to find essential information quickly.
Resources: A curated list of supplementary resources, both print and digital, organized by category; includes tools for school-wide emergency preparedness, professional development resources and titles that can be used with students.
