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4 Ways to Modernize School Emergency Response Plans

From tech upgrades to regular training, it’s time for school districts to bring emergency planning up-to-date.

Insights January 27
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Planning for Volunteers and Donations After a Tragedy, active assailant, active shooter, severe weather, wildfires

Planning for Volunteers and Donations After a Tragedy

The flood of volunteers and donations that come in immediately after a mass tragedy can be overwhelming. Here’s…

Insights January 10
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Historic Winter Storms Force School Closures Across U.S.

Schools as far south as El Paso, Texas, closed due to a polar vortex that has brought historically…

News January 8
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9 Most Significant U.S. Weather-Related Power Outages of 2024, hurricanes, storms, electricity, Eaton, Helene, Milton, Beryl, nor'easter

The 9 Most Significant U.S. Weather-Related Power Outages of 2024

Millions of Americans lost power due to hurricanes, nor’easters, and other storms, and weather’s impact on our power…

News December 20
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How Pepperdine University Protects Its Campus from Wildfires

Pepperdine University's longstanding wildfire protocol urges students to shelter in place in two buildings instead of evacuating.

News December 19
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15 Items Your Hurricane Emergency Kit Should Include

FEMA offers a list of items your hurricane emergency kit should include, plus recommended actions you should take…

News October 7
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How to Minimize Hurricane Damage in Schools

Hurricanes aren't avoidable, but catastrophic damage is. Careful planning by schools can minimize damage and repair time at…

Insights September 18
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Back-to-School: The Impacts of Extreme Weather on Critical IT Infrastructure

By developing a strategic backup power plan. schools can better protect essential IT systems and data from potential…

Insights September 16
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School Storm Shelters

School Storm Shelters: Understanding Requirements and Standards

This article emphasizes the critical need to integrate storm shelters into schools across the U.S. in response to…

Insights August 30
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