Creating an effective school district emergency operations plan (EOP) is crucial for ensuring the safety and security of students, staff, and the broader school community. A well-developed EOP is not ...

Extreme weather events like hurricanes, floods, wildfires, and tornadoes can be devastating. So how can you stay prepared? First, know the risk for your area and then create your family emergency plan ...

Jul. 19—Using guidance from the state regarding cellphone use in public schools during emergency situations, the Newton Community School District leaders stressed that teachers should still enforce ...

As a parent, you want to be prepared for anything. However, in the hustle and bustle of parenthood, it gets tough just to be prepared for regular day-to-day activities. Preparing for an emergency that ...

Prepare a "go bag" with essential items like documents, medications, clothes and first-aid supplies. Stock a larger emergency kit with a three-day supply of nonperishable food and three gallons of ...

National Preparedness Month serves as an opportunity to consider potential emergencies and make efforts to get ready for them by learning where safe places are for evacuation and discussing plans with ...

September is National Preparedness Month, reminding us about the importance of planning for natural disasters and emergencies. Here are some tips on how to prepare, remain safe and plan for the worst.