Safer, Stronger, Smarter

This Guide provides up-to-date, authoritative information and guidance that schools can use to develop a comprehensive strategy for addressing natural hazards. The Guide presents information and guidance on:

• Identifying natural hazards that could potentially impact a school;
• Making new and existing school buildings safer for children and staff, and more resistant to damage during natural disasters;
• Planning and preparing for effective and successful response during a natural disaster;
• Recovering after a natural disaster as quickly and robustly as possible, and being better prepared for future events; and
• Engaging the whole community in the entire process in order to improve school and community disaster resilience.

This Guide is intended to be used by administrators, facilities managers, emergency managers, emergency planning committees, and teachers and staff at K through 12 schools. It can also be valuable for state officials, district administrators, school boards, teacher union leaders, and others that play a role in providing safe and disaster-resistant schools for all. Parents, caregivers, and students can also use this Guide to learn about ways to advocate for safe schools in their communities.

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