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CDC & U.S. Department of Education Collaborate to Help Schools Prepare for Possible Terrorism
PHTN Satellite Broadcast & Webcast
May 16, 2002 ~ 1:00 - 3:00 PM ET
Suggested State Meeting 3:00 - 4:00 PM ET
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Lessons Learned ~ US Department of Education
- Have a comprehensive school safety plan
- Develop plans with input from public and private agencies
- Include a strategy to overcome potential communications difficulties
- Include strategies to address short and long-term health needs of students, faculty and parents
- Develop detailed procedures to provide accurate and timely information to students, faculty and parents
- Work with mental health service providers, teachers and parent groups to determine appropriate actions to take after a trauma occurs
- Conduct practice drills on a regular basis
- Review plans and policies on a regular basis
- Initiate relationships with local health and mental health providers
- Include a process for screening volunteers
- Designate and train a person or groups to act as a leader in a crisis situation
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This page last reviewed: March 26, 2002
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