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575 School Safety: Crisis Planning
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Crisis Response

Introduction

A crisis is a time to actually follow the crisis plan and not a time to make a plan from scratch. This module will take a look at some of the major recommendations about things to remember when you are called upon to implement your crisis plan.

Good example of emergency response strategies by Montgomery Schools.

Element of Surprise

Regardless of how much time and energy you put forth to create the crisis plan, there is always an element of surprise and accompanying confusion when a school deals with a crisis.

Following the plan requires a very quick, but careful, assessment of the situation. Decide if a crisis really does exist and, if so, the type of crisis, location, and the magnitude. Since the team has already practiced the plan, leaders are aware and ready to make the right decisions when a crisis occurs.

Knowledge Check Choose the best answer for the question.

4-1. What helps to ensure crisis team leaders are aware and ready to make the right decisions when a crisis occurs?