LibGuides: SEM-7600: Lesson 4 Resources

Lesson 4 Resources

Required Resources

What Parents Need to Know
American Academy of Pediatrics. (2022, September 19). School safety during an emergency or crisis: What parents need to know. HealthyChildren.org.Retrieved October 4, 2022, from https://www.healthychildren.org/English/safety-prevention/all-around/Pages/Actions-Schools-Are-Taking-to-Make-Themselves-Safer.aspx
This article from the American Academy of Pediatrics gives good insight into what parents need to know about school EOPs.
The Importance of Communication in Managing a Crisis
Badzmierowski, W. F. (2011). Managing a Crisis. American School & University, 83(8), 29–33.
This article discusses ways that communication is important in managing any crisis.
Example of a PIO Job Description
Commweb. (n.d.). Communications manager/public information officer. Humboldt County Office of Education. Retrieved October 4, 2022, from https://hcoe.org/job-descriptions/communications-manager-public-information-officer/
This job description details the many duties of a district PIO.
Example of How a School District Communicates with Parents
Crisis plan (parent communication) / crisis plan (parent communication). Crisis Plan (Parent Communication) / Crisis Plan (Parent Communication). (n.d.). Retrieved October 4, 2022, from https://www.alta-aurelia.org/domain/83
https://www.alta-aurelia.org/domain/83
This is a good example of how a school district communicates with parents.
The Importance of Communication During a Hurricane
Davis, C. R., Cannon, S. R., & Fuller, S. C. (2022). The Disruptive Effects of Hurricanes on School Operations and Reopening. Natural Hazards Review, 23(3), 1–11. https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)NH.1527-6996.0000569
This article features the importance of communication in reopening schools after a hurricane.
Example of Communication to Families During a School Crisis Event
Emergency communication to families. Go to Santa Cruz City Schools. (n.d.). Retrieved October 4, 2022, from https://www.sccs.net/parents___students/s_c_c_s_emergency_communication_to_families
This is a good example of ways a school district communicates with parents during a crisis event.

Example of Communication During a School Crisis Event
Emergency Communications Guide and Templates. San Mateo County Office of Education. (2022). Retrieved October 4, 2022, from https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&ved=2ahUKEwjMnY_KoqT6AhVrjYkEHedAAGE4ChAWegQIDRAB&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smcoe.org%2Fassets%2Ffiles%2FFor%2520Schools_FIL%2FSafe%2520and%2520Supportive%2520Schools_FIL%2FSchool%2520Safety_FIL%2FEmergency%2520Communication%2520Guide.docx&usg=AOvVaw2vhblNS6V0yVo6hysvs1Q1
This is a great example of ways a school district plans for communication with parents during a crisis event.

Preparing a School Crisis Communication Plan
How to prepare a school emergency crisis communication plan (CCP). Guard911. (2021, July 14). Retrieved October 4, 2022, from https://www.guard911.com/how-to-prepare-a-school-emergency-crisis-communication-plan/
Although this article is presented by a company that makes alert buttons, the points they make for developing a communication plan are very good.
Ideas for School Emergency Communication
Mindin, H. (2020, August 23). 6 tips on emergency communication in schools. Badge Messenger is a School Messenger, Alert & Check in System. Retrieved October 4, 2022, from https://www.badgemessenger.com/blog/safety-in-classroom.html
This article highlights 6 tips on how schools can communicate during an emergency.

FEMA’s Booklet on PIOs
Nims basic guidance for public information officers - FEMA. Federal Emergency Management Agency. (2020, December). Retrieved October 4, 2022, from https://www.fema.gov/sites/default/files/documents/fema_nims-basic-guidance-public-information-officers_12-2020.pdf
This is FEMA’s essential booklet on the responsibilities of a general PIO.
REMs Information on Communication with Parents
Readiness and Emergency Management for Schools. (n.d.). Families and Caregivers as partners in emergency management. U. S. Department of Education. Retrieved October 4, 2022, from https://rems.ed.gov/docs/FamiliesFactSheet_508C.pdf
This fact sheet from REMS gives detailed information on ways schools can communicate with families during a crisis event.

A Parent’s Guide to School Emergency Communication
School Communications Information. School Communications Information | Emergency and Safety. (n.d.). Retrieved October 4, 2022, from https://www.sd113a.org/emergency-safety/school-communications-information
This is a good example of ways a school district communicates with parents during a crisis event.
An Example of How a District Communicates with Parents
School Communications Information. School Communications Information | Emergency and Safety. (n.d.). Retrieved October 4, 2022, from https://www.sd113a.org/emergency-safety/school-communications-information
This is a good example of ways a school district communicates with parents during a crisis event.
An Example of How a District Communicates with Parents
School Safety / emergency communication with families. / Emergency Communication with Families. (n.d.). Retrieved October 4, 2022, from https://www.pghschools.org/Page/4374
This is a good example of ways a school district communicates with parents during a crisis event.
Basic Tips for Communicating During an Emergency
Securly. (2020, February 14). Communication during emergency situations. Blog. Retrieved October 4, 2022, from https://blog.securly.com/02/14/2020/communication-during-emergency-situations/
This article discusses the basics of communicating during a crisis event.
Suggestions for Communicating with Parents During a Lockdown
Trump, K. (2013, November 4). Lockdown communications with parents during school emergencies. School Security. Retrieved October 4, 2022, from https://www.schoolsecurity.org/2013/11/lockdown-communications-with-parents-during-school-emergencies/
This article discusses ways in which parent communication went wrong.
Suggestions for Communicating with Parents During a Crisis Event
Venz, H. (2021, October 11). How schools can communicate with parents during a crisis. Digistorm Insights. Retrieved October 4, 2022, from https://insights.digistorm.com/en-us/school-communication-during-a-crisis
This article highlights some important suggestions for communicating with parents during a crisis event.
Social Media’s Impact During an Emergency
Walton, T. R. (2019). Wading through the storm surge: The impact of social media on emergency communication during a disaster [ProQuest Information & Learning]. In Dissertation Abstracts International Section A: Humanities and Social Sciences (Vol. 80, Issue 8–A(E)).
This research highlights the impact of social media on responding to a hurricane.

Optional Resources

Model EOP
Model School Crisis Management Plan - Virginia. Virginia Department of Education. (2002). Retrieved October 4, 2022, from https://doe.virginia.gov/support/safety_crisis_management/emergency_crisis_management/model_plan.pdf
Read through the entire model, as it is very good, even if it is from 2002. However, pay particular attention to the communication chapter.