Joplin Tornado Survivor Offers Tips on Avoiding Disaster Response Burnout
Retired Joplin Schools Superintendent C.J. Huff describes his experience before, during and after an EF5 tornado struck his hometown.
Retired Joplin Schools Superintendent C.J. Huff describes his experience before, during and after an EF5 tornado struck his hometown.
NOAA also predicts that one to four category 3, 4, or 5 hurricanes could happen in the Atlantic from June 1 to November 30.
Campus weather preparedness plans, outreach and training must take into account the fact that tornadoes, as well as other weather hazards, can happen at any time.
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.
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.