Averting a School Crisis (eBook)

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.

ForewordPrefaceIntroduction: It Can and Will Happen to YouChapter One: Understanding How to PrepareChapter Two School PoliticsChapter Three: The Incident Command System and Why You Should CareChapter Four: The Meat & Potatoes of THE PlanChapter Five: Use What You HaveChapter Six: Emergency Scenarios to ConsiderChapter Seven: Special Events at Your SchoolChapter Eight: School TransportationChapter Nine: Crisis ManagementChapter Ten: Testing Your PlansChapter Eleven: The Prepared School You Hope to BeReferences