General preparedness
- SchoolDude Blog - “Prepare your school for a natural disaster”
- Sample Preparedness Guide with Analysis from Florida
- General Preparedness by Ready.gov
- CDC Emergency Preparedness and Response Website
- CDC Emergency Preparedness and You
- CDC Preparedness Resources for Schools
- ACF Preparing for Disasters and Disruptions to Service Continuity
- California Office of Emergency Services Preparedness
- FEMA Preparedness Tips for School Administrators
- ED Office of Safe and Healthy Students Emergency Planning Website
- Practical Information on Crisis Planning: A Guide for Schools and Communities
- A Guide to School Vulnerability Assessment Key: Principles for Safe Schools
Crisis communication (talking to students)
- American Psychological Association (General)
- National Child Traumatic Stress Network; Talking to Children after Hurricane
- Helping Young Children Heal PDF
- Coping with Violence Literature & Books for Students
- Let’s Get Ready! - Toolkits from Sesame Street including guides, videos
- Be a Hero! - An interactive website for kids, parents and educators from Ready.gov
- Children's Psychosocial Needs in Disasters - An online learning object from the National Center for Disaster Medicine & Public Health.
- Emergency Communication Plan
- Counseling Tips for Helping Kids During a Crisis
Safety services
- CA Office of Emergency Services
- CA Dept. of Education Safety Resources
- American Institute for Research School Safety Toolkit
- Red Cross Earthquake Safety
- Ready.gov Seasonal Safety Tips Calendar
- Reunifying Children After Disaster
- Emergency Medical Services for Children | Innovation & Improvement Center
- Emergency Preparedness and Response | Health and Safety Concerns for All Disasters - A CDC resource that addresses types of natural disasters, and health and safety concerns for all disasters.
Sample school policy
- IFC Booklet
- FEMA Guide for Developing High-Quality Emergency Operations Plans
- FEMA School Emergencies Sample Plan
- Bill AB-1029 (2017-2018): Comprehensive School Safety Plans Full Text
Please note that ACSA has not partnered with the creators of this content and doesn’t specifically endorse the resources. But we have an interest in assisting you in locating platforms that can provide help and services. Before making use of these resources, we encourage you to check your district protocols and board policies to determine if there are already procedures and resources in place.
