Dr. C.J. Huff, retired superintendent for the Joplin, Missouri School District, will share at this summer’s CSCs his recovery and leadership journey following the May 22, 2011 tornado that destroyed much of his district.
With school safety at stake, choosing the right emergency management system is critical.
Damage is estimated to be in the millions of dollars and the district’s superintendent said it could be 18 months until students are able to return.
An emergency alert sent to the teachers’ cell phones about the tornado outbreak saved their lives.
Hospital staff at a behavioral health center had 10 minutes to wake up 102 residents to get them to the center of the building.
Schools should conduct hazard analyses, space calculations and site assessments so everyone on campus can locate the best available tornado sheltering options.
Creating a college-specific plan and working with local jurisdictions can greatly improve emergency management and hazard mitigation efforts on your campus.
The National Weather Service recognized the school’s tornado preparedness improvements in June.
Monmouth College’s emergency notification efforts helped it earn its StormReady status.
The review comes as parents criticize the district for its response to a tornado warning as students were being dismissed.
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.
