Averting a School Crisis

Cody Santiago is an emergency preparedness professional that specializes in educational institutions. Mr. Santiago has traveled across the United States to work with many schools of all sizes to improve their emergency preparedness. He has worked with schools to evaluate potential risks and vulnerabilities, turning their fears into motivation to create plans for prevention, mitigation, response, and recovery. Cody has earned his B.S. in Homeland Security from California University of Pennsylvania and is currently pursuing his M.S. in Enterprise Risk Management from Boston University. In a world where risk management is critical in schools, Mr. Santiago seeks to provide helpful insight to educators and administrators in how schools can create a culture of preparedness. Creating a culture that is receptive to responding to incidents, no matter how big or small they may be, could save lives. Schools across the country should embrace these concepts and exercise them regularly. This book will aid in your preparation and training of your co-workers and staff members while responding to an emergency, no matter the magnitude. Mr. Santiago’s knowledge and logic and are useful tools to use, not only in our schools, but our daily lives.

Foreword
Preface
Introduction: It Can and Will Happen to You
Chapter One: Understanding How to Prepare
Chapter Two School Politics
Chapter Three: The Incident Command System and Why You Should Care
Chapter Four: The Meat & Potatoes of THE Plan
Chapter Five: Use What You Have
Chapter Six: Emergency Scenarios to Consider
Chapter Seven: Special Events at Your School
Chapter Eight: School Transportation
Chapter Nine: Crisis Management
Chapter Ten: Testing Your Plans
Chapter Eleven: The Prepared School You Hope to Be
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