Look at Existing Efforts
Before starting to develop your crisis plan, look at existing plans, such as those of the district and local government. Ask the following questions:
- How do other agencies' plans compare with the schools?
- What conflicts, if any, are present?
- Does the comprehensive school safety plan include a crisis plan?
- Can the school's crisis plan include information from the district's plan?
Define Crises
It's important to take a look at your schools vulnerabilities, needs, and assets to determine what defines a crisis for your school. Do this before assigning roles and responsibilities or collecting supplies needed during a crisis.
Also, describe the types of crises the plan addresses. This includes local hazards and problems identified from safety audits, evaluations, and assessments conducted during the mitigation/prevention phase (See Module 2). Also, make sure you prepare for incidents that occur while students are off-site, such as during a field trip.
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3-3. What should you do before assigning roles and responsibilities or collecting supplies needed during a crisis?
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