FYI: Dept of Education. Readiness and Emergency Management for Schools

http://www2.ed.gov/programs/dvpemergencyresponse/index.html
Readiness and Emergency Management for Schools

	Purpose Funding Status Eligibility Laws, Regs, & Guidance Applicant Info Resources Awards FAQs Performance Contacts
Office of Safe and Drug-Free Schools Home

Purpose

CFDA Number: 84.184E
Program Type: Discretionary/Competitive Grants

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

This grant program supports efforts by LEAs to create, strengthen, and improve emergency management plans at the district and school-building levels, including training school personnel on emergency management procedures; communicating with parents about emergency plans and procedures; and coordinating with local law enforcement, public safety or emergency management, public health, and mental health agencies and local government.

TYPES OF PROJECTS

Grant funds may be used for the following activities: reviewing and revising emergency management plans, training school staff, conducting building and facilities audits, communicating emergency response policies to parents and guardians, implementing the National Incident Management System (NIMS), developing an infectious disease plan, developing or revising food defense plans, purchasing school safety equipment (to a limited extent), conducting drills and tabletop simulation exercises; and preparing and distributing copies of emergency management plans.

FYI: Success Story. City of Los Lunas Fire Dept---Community Preparedness and Fire Safety Classes

http://community.fema.gov/connect.ti/READYNPM/view?objectId=189043&expa=exp&expf=189043&expl=1


City of Los Lunas Fire Dept---Community Preparedness and Fire Safety Classes
Los Lunas, New Mexico is unique in its 'closeness'. At least twice a month, we hold community preparedness and fire safety classes, and I'm always surprised by the attendance. Its a community that truly cares for one another. Since our peak wildfire season seems to have passed now, our focus will lean more toward arroyo safety. All too often people find themselves tempted to enter an unsafe area such as a ditch.

Would you do this type of event again?
Flash flooding in these areas is a weekly event. It will be our mission over the next month to widen our awareness base and educate our community on the hazards and pitfalls of using these areas for play. These areas, when used safely and respectfully can and are fun and relaxing. Knowing those boundaries and the dangers that can be present is paramount to our community. We will keep you all abreast of our upcoming events and the effectiveness of them!