Manufacturers, software developers and integrators are working hard to develop ways campus alert solutions can interoperate and notify campus constituents in a more timely fashion.
The Commercial Mobile Alert System (CMAS) was activated nationwide this past weekend, enabling federal, state, territorial, tribal and local government officials to send 90-character, geographically-targeted text alerts to the public, warning of imminent threats to life and property. Here are some of the system’s pros and cons.
Here are some severe weather events that have impacted K-12 in the past five years.
Had Joplin schools used hallways during the massive May 2011 tornado that struck Joplin, Mo., many lives would have been lost.
Be sure to also conduct shelter in place, severe weather sheltering and reverse evacuation drills.
Use a systematic approach and checklist to determine when to cancel classes and close campus.
As Hurricane Irene approaches, many who live along the East Coast, include 550,000 New York City inhabitants, are being ordered to temporarily leave their homes until the storm passes.
In this webinar, attendees will learn the observable behaviors people exhibit as they head down a path of violence so we can help prevent the preventable.
This discussion will help participants analyze, understand, and assess their own program effectiveness.
