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March 7, 2003

Secretary of Education Rod Paige on including schools in emergency planning.

Clip #1:   Listen (:08)   Download(.8mb)

Transcript: Schools are a part of the community. They are not isolated from the community. They must be a part of the community's emergency plans.

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Transcript: If you don't have a plan, get one. And if you have one, practice it. We're here to help with resources and information.

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Transcript: Disasters can be pretty scary subjects to talk about, particularly with children. It's tough for moms and dads to talk about it themselves but when you have to communicate that message to your son or daughter, your children, it's even more difficult. And I think we have to approach the subject with care, but we do have to approach the subject.

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