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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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Are Emergency Communications Systems Too Complicated for Real-World Incident Response?

A layered approach with two-way radios and other user-friendly, separate-but-integrated technologies is the most effective incident response strategy.

Insights January 22
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Call for 2025 Campus Safety Conference Speakers

The CSC 2025 presentation proposal portal is now open, and submissions are due January 31, 2025.

News January 21
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5 Key Features of An Effective School Communication System

Here are five key features educators and districts should seek out when choosing their school communication system.

Insights January 20
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The wildfires forced at least 21 school districts to cancel classes for Wednesday, and an assisted living center has been destroyed.

Los Angeles Wildfires Update: January 17, 2025

The death toll has increased to at least 27, with more fatalities expected.

News January 17
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FEMA Reactivates Online Rumor Response Page to Combat Los Angeles Fire Misinformation

The web page addresses false claims like, "FEMA will take my property and land after a disaster."

News January 14
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False Los Angeles Wildfire Evacuation Warnings Spark Panic

Several erroneous evacuation warnings were sent to all 10 million Los Angeles County residents on Thursday and Friday.

News January 13
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Using Scenario-Based Teacher Training to Develop and Maintain School Emergency Response Capacity

Here’s how your campus can make the most of limited opportunities to provide emergency response training to teachers…

Insights January 13
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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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Late President Jimmy Carter Founded FEMA, Department of Education

FEMA and the Department of Education play a significant role in campus safety. Learn about their histories and…

Insights January 9
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Would Bollards Have Prevented the New Orleans Terror Attack?

New Orleans installed bollards in response to the 2016 terror attack in Nice, France, but they soon malfunctioned…

Insights January 2
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Top 10 K-12 Campus Safety Stories from 2024

Here's a look back at Campus Safety's most popular K-12 school safety and security stories from 2024.

Insights December 31
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