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The American Academy of Pediatrics offers a variety of resources for school personnel, school nurses, pediatricians, and others working to strengthen disaster preparedness in schools.

New AAP Policies

Disaster Planning for Schools – This statement is intended to stimulate awareness of the disaster-preparedness process in schools as a part of a global, community-wide preparedness plan. Pediatricians, other health care professionals, first responders, public health officials, the media, school nurses, school staff, and parents all need to be unified in their efforts to support schools in the prevention of, preparedness for, response to, and recovery from a disaster.

Medical Emergencies Occurring at School – The goal of this statement is to increase pediatricians' awareness of schools' roles in preparing for individual student emergencies and to provide recommendations for primary care and school physicians on how to assist and support school personnel.

Resources

AAP Council on School Health

Crisis Preparedness/Safe Schools Web Site – A compilation of Web-based resources, training materials, and technical assistance options to support preparedness for, immediate response to, and mitigation of school-related crises. Focused resources on bioterrorism, coping with tragedy, and crisis response.

Crisis Response Box: Partnering for Safe Schools – A guide to assist schools in crisis prevention planning and critical incident response.

	US Department of Education, Readiness and Emergency Management for Schools Technical Assistance Center – This Web site offers a variety of resources to support disaster planning for schools, including:
		Helpful Hints for School Emergency Management – This colorful, easy to read 2-page handout aims to help schools prepare for disasters by creating "GO-KITS" that contain essential emergency supplies.
		Office of Safe and Drug-free Schools resources on emergency planning (Practical Information on Crisis Planning Brochure and Practical Information on Crisis Planning: A Guide for Schools and Communities)

	National Center for School Crisis and Bereavement – This Web site offers comprehensive resource materials and training/consultation services to support schools during and after times of crisis and loss. Key resources include:
		Psychological First Aid Brochure
		Guidelines for Responding to the Death of a Student or School Staff

	National Association for School Nurses, Disaster Preparedness – This Web site includes the following resources:
		School Nurse Role in Bioterrorism Emergency Preparedness & Response (position statement)
		Disaster Preparedness: School Nurse Role (position statement)
		Disaster Preparedness Guidelines for School Nurses (resource manual)
		Disaster Preparedness for School Nurses (live continuing education program)

	California Department of Education, Safe Schools, Crisis Preparedness Web Site – This Web site includes the following resource:
		Crisis Response Box Guide

	Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services – This Web site includes the following resource:
		Are You Ready? – A compilation of readiness materials and tools to help Missouri schools and families prepare for emergencies when school is in session.

	United States Government Accountability Office Resource – Visit this Web site to access the following key reports:
		Report to Congressional Requesters. Emergency Management: Most School Districts Have Developed Emergency Medical Plans but Would Benefit from Additional Federal Guidance
		Testimony Before the Committee on Homeland Security House of Representatives. Emergency Management: Status of School Districts' Preparedness