Resources

Crisis management resources

Checklist for Emergency Preparedness in Schools
Oregon Emergency Management
Earthquakes and Other Natural Hazards in the Pacific Northwest
Red Cross Emergency resources
When Crisis Hits In Our Schools (246k ) - Summer 1998 Focus on Critical Issues
When crisis hits: media attention on traumatized students
Emergency Planning Resources - To provide school leaders with emergency preparedness information, U.S. Secretary of Education Rod Paige and U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Tom Ridge recently launched a "one-stop-shop" to help school officials plan for any emergency, including natural disasters, acts of violence and terrorism.
Our easy-to-use Emergency Response Quick-Step Reference leads staff through emergencies "A to Z." Keep one in every classroom and office in your district, community college or ESD to help keep emergencies from becoming crises.

Explaining Terrorism to Children
Office of Public Safety and Security - Formed in 2001, provides timely briefings to top state officials. This office monitors international and domestic terrorism, domestic preparedness issues and intelligence matters. It coordinates with the National Office of Homeland Security.
School Safety Issues Related to Terrorist Attacks
How to Handle Chemical/Biological Agent Threats