Schools and daycares are at risk from the same hazards as other facilities. Unfortunately children are more vulnerable in disaster situations than adults. In recent years they are also subject to threats from within, especially by other children who choose to engage in acts of violence against fellow students and teachers. Teachers, parents, and students should use the following links to find out more about how to be prepared for disasters at schools and daycares.
- Pandemic Flu School Action Kit
- Colleges & Universities Pandemic Influenza Planning Checklist
- Emergency Planning And Procedures Guide For Schools
- Guide for Developing College/University Emergency Operations Plans
- Guide for Developing School Emergency Operations Plans
- Model School Plan from Virginia
- Planning Guide for Schools from Minnesota
- School District Pandemic Influenza Planning Checklist
- School Model Plan from Missouri
- School Planning Guide from Illinois
- The School Shooter – A Threat Assessment Perspective
- US Department of Education Guide to Safe Schools
- Multihazard Planning for Childcare (free self-study course)
- Seasonal Flu Information for Schools & Childcare Providers
- Child Care & Preschool Pandemic Influenza Planning Checklist
- DayCare Security Tips
- Emergency Guide for Daycares